All Northeast Scotland Tours & Excursions in 2026 - page 5

Relax on your journey in one of our spacious and luxurious Mercedes V class MPV's. Enjoy the beautiful scenery enroute including the stunning view of "The Three Bridges" as you cross the Firth of Forth.

Whisky distilleries abound in Scotland and deciding where to go can be tricky, while driving between distilleries takes tastings off the table. That’s not a problem on this intimate small-group tour, as your driver-guide transports you to two specially selected distilleries in a top-of-the-range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach. There, learn about the history and production of whisky, before sampling for yourself.

This online guidebook is a structured multi-day journey through the former Kingdom of Fife — linking coastal villages, royal towns and inland countryside. Covering 131 miles (210 km), with flexibility for travel of 3–10+ days. It’s organised into 3 landscapes: East Neuk Coast – Fishing villages and harbours including Crail, Anstruther and Pittenweem. Historic Fife & the Forth – Royal burghs, abbeys and the iconic Forth Bridges near Culross and Dunfermline. Heart of Fife – Lochs, hills and historic towns including Falkland Palace and the Lomond Hills. The guide also includes five scenic routes and themed day trips easily started from St Andrews, Edinburgh or Stirling. Each section includes narrative introductions, route structure and planning ideas. This self-guided trip helps you plan and explore at your own pace. With 12 months included, access begins from the selected booking date — choose a date that allows time for planning rather than your travel date.

This private heritage tour by car reveals Scotland’s cultural legacy beyond St. Andrews. Begin in the medieval town shaped by religion and academia. Visit the cathedral ruins that once led the nation’s faith. Travel through coastal landscapes influenced by maritime tradition. Discover a historic distillery that reflects centuries of craftsmanship. Explore a royal residence linked to Scotland’s monarchy. Conclude at the UNESCO-listed Forth Bridge, a landmark of industrial achievement. This journey connects architecture, engineering, and cultural identity. Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.

Explore the rich history of Aberdeen on this engaging 2-hour walking tour. Journey through the vibrant city centre, where your guide shares fascinating insights into Aberdeen’s heritage, architecture, and hidden gems. Your guide is not originally from Scotland but has chosen Aberdeen as home and is passionate about its history and lesser-known stories. Enjoy a guided visit to the Freemasons’ Hall, a unique opportunity to discover its architecture and historical significance. Perfect for history lovers and curious travelers alike, this tour offers a captivating blend of culture and exploration. 2-hour guided walking tour of Aberdeen’s city centre Guided visit to the historic Freemasons’ Hall Learn about Aberdeen’s culture, history, and architecture from your guide Ideal for history enthusiasts and curious travelers.

Explore the rich golfing heritage of golf and Old Course development on this engaging private and exclusive walking tour. Delve into the history and anecdotes of the Old Course, including a visit to the iconic Swilkan Bridge and the legendary 1st and 18th fairways. This tour is perfect for golf enthusiasts and history lovers alike, offering insights into the origins of golf and its evolution. With a local expert guide leading the way, every step you take is filled with fascinating stories and notable landmarks. Join over 90,000 explorers who've made this tour a highlight of their Scottish adventure. - Duration: 90 minutes of captivating storytelling - This is an exclusive private tour option. Public tour is also available. - Tours available 7 days a week from March to October - Meeting point: Outside the Jigger Inn, Old Course Hotel, finish by the 18th Green

Discover the charm of Aberdeen on tailored city tours that highlight its rich history and modern attractions. From the iconic and stunning architecture of Marischal College to the tranquil Duthie Park & Winter Gardens, each tour offers a unique perspective of this vibrant city. Uncover hidden gems like Fittie, a picturesque fishing village, and admire Aberdeen's most spectacular landmarks. With options to customize your itinerary, these tours are perfect for history buffs and culture enthusiasts. Experience the best of Aberdeen’s history while enjoying unforgettable sights along the way. - Explore the historical city landmarks to the coastal beauty - Tailor your tour to include must-see attractions or hidden gems - Learn fascinating facts about Aberdeen # Vehicle used is fully insured to carry passengers # # Company has PL and EL insurance. # # Aberdeen City Tours Ltd is Companies House registered # # All drivers are advanced drivers and full first aid qualified #

Uncover the secrets of Scotland's "City of Discovery." This self-guided audio tour of Dundee leads you beyond the city's main tourist attractions and gets you under the skin of a city with a polarizing reputation. Simply download to your phone, pause whenever you like, and explore at your own pace.

Add some excitement to your time in Dundee, and get a unique perspective on the City of Discovery, with the Operation City Quest scavenger hunt. Access the scavenger hunt via an app on your phone and head out into the streets of Dundee in search of a variety of items, and perform some fun challenges, in order to gain points. See how your points stack up to others on the app's ranking feature.

Join an exciting 60-minute walking journey through Aberdeen. Learn all the key facts about the city, dive into the local lifestyle, and feel its unique culture. From Marischal College to the Aberdeen Harbour, get to discover the city's most defining landmarks. Your Local will also share insider tips on the best cafes, restaurants, and lively bars in Aberdeen to ensure you get the most out of your stay. • See Aberdeen through a local's eyes, uncovering the city's true essence. • Discover Aberdeen's sparkling granite skyline and scenic coast. • Get top local tips on the best bars, cafes, and restaurants to visit. • Maximize your time, discovering more of Aberdeen in less time. • Enjoy the intimacy of a small group, with a maximum of 8 travellers.

We will take you on a fantastic guided walking tour round some of the most interesting historical areas of Old Aberdeen. We will explore include the buildings of the fascinating 15th Century University, a stunning 12th Century Cathedral with an amazing heraldic ceiling and a dark secret, other fascinating areas and a secret graveyard. Tours can be tailored to suit. Please note access to the Chapel interiors is subject to availability and seasonal opening times. Please contact us for details. At the end of the tour, we visit the very traditional Scottish Bar, St Machar’s, which opened in the 19th Century and has won many awards. Here you will have an opportunity to try a plate of the famous and delicious Scottish dish of Stovies (beef, potatoes and onions) and you can also choose a Scottish pint of beer or a single malt whisky (or another spirit) or a soft drink from the large selection. Vegetarian sides are available. Over 18's only.

Wander the streets and wynds (narrow alleyways) of Aberdeen and discover another world of dark secrets and fascinating historical stories. Learn about the witch trials of Aberdeen that went on more than 500 years ago, and hear stories about Medieval corporal punishments carried out in the city center. See where armies attacked, and visit graveyards where bodysnatchers operated in the 1800s.

Explore the historic heart of Aberdeen on a captivating walking tour through the Granite City. Wander along Union Street and discover the cobbled lanes of Old Aberdeen, where you can marvel at the stunning architecture of Marischal College and St. Machar’s Cathedral. Stroll through the picturesque Seaton Park and learn about the city’s rich maritime history and vibrant culture. This leisurely tour offers a wonderful glimpse into the unique character of Aberdeen, making it an ideal outing for history buffs and casual explorers alike. Enjoy some free time to soak in the atmosphere before heading back to your ship. - Discover Aberdeen’s historic sites, including Marischal College and King’s College - Enjoy a leisurely walking tour through Old Aberdeen’s charming streets - Learn about the city’s maritime past and cultural heritage from your guide - Perfect for both history enthusiasts and casual travelers with free time included

Go well beyond a generic distillery tour—and take part in a special, hands-on experience that’s perfect for gin lovers—during this gin-making masterclass. Hosted at a distillery in Aberdeen, this experience invites you to blend your very own bottle of Scottish gin. Choose from more than 100 botanicals to create your unique recipe; plus, enjoy additional cocktails, and learn more about local gin history.

Having to wait in long lines puts a damper on trip activities, but pre-booking your ticket means you can skip the line to enter the Dundee Botanic Garden. Once inside, you are free to explore the garden and temperate arboretum housing botanical wonders collected from all over the world.

Deep in the stunning Ballochbuie Forest (part of the Kings’ Balmoral Estate) lies the “Honka House”. This log cabin was a gift from Finland for the Queens silver wedding anniversary and has been a favourite picnic spot for the Royal's ever since. Near the retreat are the stunning Falls of Garbh Allt, over which Queen Victoria had a beautiful iron bridge installed in 1878 and it is still in use today. The tour will be set at your own pace and there will opportunities to stop and admire the views. Our tour also takes us over the famous 18thC Invercauld Bridge. After the walk the can visit the amazing Fife Arms Hotel for lunch. The hotel is an attraction in itself. After lunch we can visit Balmoral Castle depending on seasonal open times and if time, the stunning Crathes Castle. Please contact us re dates. The walk is available all year, even if the Royal Family are in residence. Please note the walk is an approx 4.5 miles long on well maintained and mostly gentle paths.

This private photography tour is great for individuals, couples, or groups who want to document their time at St. Andrews in pictures. Your guide will take you on a two-hour walking tour where you’ll visit historic spots in town, where you can have some memorable photos taken of you, and you can take some yourself.

This is Luxuary Day trip with Mercecdes Vehicle driven by Chauffeur Service. you will have chocie of Mercedesd Saloon Car or Mercede V class Executive Business Van. We leave from Edinburgh and Stop over at South Quneesferry and take the costal scenic route also additonal stop at anstruther village and again via coast to St. Andrews. This is fully customised day trip and we can stop over any place you may chose en route or returning back. Please note this is self guided tour. We do not provide tour guide with this day trip.

Discover the rugged coast and royal heritage of Aberdeenshire on this private tour that is fully customized to your own interests. Explore the "granite city" of Aberdeen, admire the atmospheric Dunnottar Castle, perched on the edge of the North Sea, and sample a "wee dram" at the Royal Lochnagar Distillery at the foot of the Cairngorm Mountains.

Explore Aberdeen at your own pace with this acclaimed self guided audio tour of Aberdeen.  Beginning from Holburn Junction at the west end of Union Street, you'll weave your way through timeless streets while discovering the stories that the city hides in plain sight.  The tour is ready whenever you feel like taking a stroll. It plays audio automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smart phone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline. If you've got an hour and want to see all the major historical and cultural themes that Aberdeen has to offer – this is the tour for you!

Discover a side to Aberdeen that you won't get on a typical sightseeing tour. This self-guided audio tour takes you through the ancient streets of the Granite City and deep into the depths of its murky past. Hear tales of bodysnatching, witchcrafts trials, and more as you stroll between such historic landmarks as Marischal College and the Mercat Cross.

This private walking and history tour of St. Andrews gives you the freedom to build your ideal experience through Scotland's most historic town. Choose the attractions that interest you most and explore medieval landmarks and university traditions with a dedicated private guide. Discover the ruins of Scotland's largest medieval cathedral and learn about royal connections at the nation's oldest university. Walk historic streets and visit famous golf landmarks while hearing fascinating local stories. Every stop includes multiple options so you can focus on the places and themes that matter most to you. The route follows the historic center of St. Andrews and can be adapted to suit different interests and walking preferences. Exact stops and timing may vary based on traveler selections.

Are you or your loved one joining St Andrews University? Or are you considering St Andrews as an option for study? Join a locally-guided private walking tour with a current student/recent graduate around St Andrews town and university. Join your student/graduate guide, discovering the history and culture of St Andrews. Explore St Andrews as you walk in the footsteps of golfing legends, royals, heretics who were burned at the stake, famous cats and those who live in St Andrews today! Your local guide will bring St Andrews to life. The guide will also show you some of the best local spots for students and answer any queries you have about living/being a student in the town. Gain an insider's view to St Andrews before you start studying here.

This half-day adventure is the perfect way to check off a variety of dispersed castles in Aberdeenshire in a day. Enjoy the luxury and comfort of having your own private driver and a tour that's tailored to suit your requirements. Potential stops include Drum Castle, which dates back to the 13th century, the Royal Deeside masterpiece of Crathes Castle, and the ruined fortress of Dunnottar Castle.