Overview
The Best of Scotland Private Guided Tour is literally that.
We visit the best Castles and Palaces, meet Highland Cows, drink the best whisky, see the most beautiful scenery, hunt for monsters on the best boat cruise, taste superb local food, visit the best Scottish shop, and hopefully see lots of wildlife.
This private tour (for your group only) is unique opportunity to discover Scotland whilst being expertly curated by your driver/guide.
The itinerary/locations can be changed to suit and please let us know your preferences and we will be happy to create your own tour.
We pick you up from the airport or hotel and then will take you on a true Scottish experience and we will have everything booked in advance for you.
Some attractions are subject to seasonal opening.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Some castles are fee to see from outside but charge for internal tours.
- Pick up and drop off
- Tour and lunch at Highland Cow Farm
- Balmoral Castle entrance
- Loch Ness Cruise
- Private Tour for your group only
- Private Transport in Minivan with Driver/Guide
- Meals other than stated
- Scone Palace - Pay at gate if you wish to go into grounds and inside. No Pre booking.
- Accommodation - We can advise and we have a hotel booking service. Please contact us.
- Whisky Distilleries - Visitor Centres free to visit. Tasting Tours chargeable. Discuss at booking.
- Dunnottar Castle - Free to see from outside. Pay at gate if you wish to go inside. No Pre booking.
- Pick up locations more that 15 miles from Aberdeen may incur a surcharge. Please contact us.
Meeting and Pickup
We will pick you up from your hotel, accommodation, airport, train station or cruise liner. The location may adjust the tour route. Locations outside Aberdeen may incur a pickup surcharge.
What To Expect
Aberdeen to Inverness via Dunnottar Castle, Highland Cow Farm and Balmoral Castle
7 Stops
Loch Ness and Culloden Battlefield Visitors Centre
4 Stops
Inverness to Pitlochry via The Dalwhinnie Distillery, House of Bruar and Blair Castle
4 Stops
Pitlochry to Aberdeen (or Edinburgh) via Scone Palace
4 Stops
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch.
- Some castles are fee to see from outside but charge for internal tours.
- Pick up and drop off.
- Tour and lunch at Highland Cow Farm.
- Balmoral Castle entrance.
- Loch Ness Cruise.
- Private Tour for your group only.
- Private Transport in Minivan with Driver/Guide.
- Meals other than stated.
- Scone Palace - Pay at gate if you wish to go into grounds and inside. No Pre booking.
- Accommodation - We can advise and we have a hotel booking service. Please contact us.
- Whisky Distilleries - Visitor Centres free to visit. Tasting Tours chargeable. Discuss at booking.
- Dunnottar Castle - Free to see from outside. Pay at gate if you wish to go inside. No Pre booking.
- Pick up locations more that 15 miles from Aberdeen may incur a surcharge. Please contact us.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 1..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 4 Day Best of Scotland Private Guided Tour from Aberdeen is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 4 Day Best of Scotland Private Guided Tour from Aberdeen will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lunch
- Some castles are fee to see from outside but charge for internal tours.
- Pick up and drop off
- Tour and lunch at Highland Cow Farm
- Balmoral Castle entrance
- Loch Ness Cruise
- Private Tour for your group only
- Private Transport in Minivan with Driver/Guide
- Meals other than stated
- Scone Palace - Pay at gate if you wish to go into grounds and inside. No Pre booking.
- Accommodation - We can advise and we have a hotel booking service. Please contact us.
- Whisky Distilleries - Visitor Centres free to visit. Tasting Tours chargeable. Discuss at booking.
- Dunnottar Castle - Free to see from outside. Pay at gate if you wish to go inside. No Pre booking.
- Pick up locations more that 15 miles from Aberdeen may incur a surcharge. Please contact us.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
