Crathes Castle Tours and Activities

Aberdeenshire is known for its density of castles and historic buildings but, without your own transportation, getting around can be tricky. Skip the hassle of navigating public transit with this private tour. In the company of just your group and a guide, explore the history-rich region and enjoy the flexibility of adapting the itinerary to your specific interests.

This is a private tour for your group only. Scotland has many treasures to offer and a lot of them are in Aberdeenshire. We will take you on a private tour to areas that are as stunning as they are interesting and you will learn about the attractions and their history and have a great day out Tours can include – Iconic Castle(s), Distilleries, Historical Areas, Stunning Scenery (examples listed from which we choose a route), Optional Lunch. Our example itinerary includes - Dunnottar Castle- One of the worlds most iconic castles impregnably built on a sheer headland. - Drum Castle - A stunning 13th Century Castle dating back to Robert The Bruce. - Crathes Castle - A 16th Century masterpiece on Royal Deeside. Minimum passengers: one. Maximum passengers: four. Time Exposure Travel are members of ABTOT (No.5419) which provides protection for customers’ prepayments.

This is a private tour for your group only. Aberdeenshire has many treasures to offer and we will take you on a private tour to areas that are as stunning as they are interesting, chosen from the tour details section below. A suggested itinerary could be: • Old Aberdeen - See fascinating medieval history • Dunnottar Castle - one of the worlds most iconic castles, • Crathes Castle - a 16th century castle on Deeside with amazing gardens • Royal Lochnagar Distillery - the famous malt from the grounds of Balmoral Castle You can choose your own itinerary. Please note access to the castle interiors and Distillery tours are subject to seasonal opening times. Time Exposure Travel are members of ABTOT (No.5419) which provides protection for customers’ prepayments. Pick up and drop off is from your Hotel, Airport, Train Station or Cruise Ship

An amazing private tour that provides a true taste of Scotland, all in one day. Historic Castles, Highland Cows and Whisky! Feel the history, taste the beef and drink a dram! Take home amazing memories. Crathes is a stunning 16th-century Castle featuring turrets, gargoyles, painted ceilings and ancient, great yew hedges in the amazing gardens. We offer the chance to visit a working farm, meet our native breed of cattle, photograph them, learn about their history and have a lunch of succulent Premium Highland Beef which includes a local craft beer or local Gin! Enjoy an amazing tour round the Royal Lochnagar distillery which produces a world class single malt Scotch whisky. The Distillery is based in the grounds of the world famous Balmoral Castle and close to the stunning mountain, Lochnagar. All tours can be tailored to suit and subject to seasonal opening times. Time Exposure Travel are members of ABTOT (No.5419) which provides protection for customers’ prepayments.

In Aberdeenshire's region, there are 263 castles. It is the region with the highest number of castles in Scotland and is well-known as Scotland's Castle Country. Some of Scotland's castles date as far back as the 13th century. All Scottish castles are unique and were built depending on wealth and status at the time. Scotland's Castle Trail Aberdeenshire covers 17 castles to be explored and we have pre-designed a day tour itinerary to help you visit up to 4 castles: Dunnottar Castle, Castle Fraser, Crathes Castle, and Craigievar Castle. You can customize Scotland's Castle Trail Aberdeenshire! *Many castles are not opened all year round (only during the season)* *You need to book in advance the ticket entrance for the castles if you wish to visit their interiors. Pre-booking is required due to COVID-19 restrictions. *Times and routes depending on your choice of castles.

We will take you on a day trip to areas that are as stunning as they are interesting. We can provide the itinerary or you can create your own. Throughout the day you will receive Professional Photography tuition and there is the option for editing tuition after the the tour. Introduction to Photography course notes provided electronically. A suggested itinerary is: - Dunnottar Castle- One of the worlds most iconic castles. - Crathes Castle - A 16th Century masterpiece of architecture. - Lunch - Burn 'o' Vat / Loch Kinnord walk or tour of the Royal Lochnagar Distillery - Optional Photograph Editing Tuition Pick up and drop off is from your Hotel, Train Station, Airport or Cruise Ship. We can alter the tour to include Balmoral Castle, but it is not open all year. Please ask us about availability. Please note the distillery may be closed on a Monday and is subject to seasonal opening times. TET are members of ABTOT (No.5419) which provides protection for customers’ prepayments.

Too early to check in to your hotel or for your flight? We have the perfect solution, a private guided tour of the area. Simply let us know where/when you need picked up and choose the length of tour that suits you. Aberdeenshire has many treasures to offer – amazing castles, historical buildings, distilleries, beautiful scenery and spectacular wildlife. We will take you to areas that are as stunning as they are interesting. and you will learn about the attractions and their history. Tours can include – Iconic Castle(s), Distilleries, Historical Areas, Stunning Scenery (examples listed from which we choose a route), Optional Lunch. Pick up from Airport, Train Station, Cruise Ship and drop off is at your Hotel or Cruise Ship. Minimum passengers: 1. Maximum passengers: 4 Please contact us to check availability. Time Exposure Travel are members of ABTOT (No.5419) which provides protection for customers’ prepayments.