Dunnottar Castle Royal Lochnagar Distillery Private Premium Tour
Overview
Your journey begins where Scotland’s history meets the wild edge of Aberdeenshire. As Dunnottar Castle rises above the cliffs and the North Sea crashes below, the fortress appears like something from legend. Weathered by storms yet still standing proud. Exploring its tower, old bakery, brewery and lion’s den, you can almost hear echoes of those who lived and fought here.
From the rugged coast, the day softens into Royal Deeside, following the River Dee through native woodland to the foothills of the Cairngorms. Here, just a mile from Balmoral Castle, the Royal Lochnagar Distillery offers warmth, tradition and whisky crafted from the pure Scarnock springs. With the scent of oak in the air and mountains on the horizon, this tour becomes more than a visit; it’s the feeling of standing somewhere truly extraordinary.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Lochnagar The Essence Tour
- Dunnottar Castle
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Pick up from your Accommodation, Harbour or a location within Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
What To Expect
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Royal Deeside
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Royal Lochnagar Distillery
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
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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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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- 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.
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- Lochnagar The Essence Tour.
- Dunnottar Castle.
- Lunch.
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 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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 Dunnottar Castle Royal Lochnagar Distillery Private Premium Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Dunnottar Castle Royal Lochnagar Distillery Private Premium Tour 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
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Lochnagar The Essence Tour
- Dunnottar Castle
- Lunch
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
