Aberdeen: all 15 tours and excursions for your cruise

Take a journey through the breathtaking Royal Deeside to visit Braemare Village and Balmoral Castle. Your first stop is for lunch at a hotel in the heart of the village of Braemare with spectacular views over the Grampian Mountains before exploring the village. The parish of Braemar and Crathie has been a playground of Kings and nobles of the land since the dawn of Scottish history. In the village are the ruins of the great castle of Kindrochit ("The Head of the Bridge")....

The northeast of Scotland is renowned for its wealth of castles. Visit two of the finest on a tour through the spectacular scenery of Royal Deeside. Leaving Aberdeen, drive inland to Crathes Castle and Balmoral Castle. Crathes was home to the Burnett family of Leys for almost four centuries and is one of the most beautiful and well-preserved castles in Scotland, with its fairy-tale turrets and fantastic gargoyles. See the Horn of Leys which was given by Robert the Bruce in 1323....

Leaving the hustle and bustle of the Silver City behind to visit two key historic sites of Scotland. Drive one scenic hour to Peterhead, or what is often refereed to locally as the "Bloo Toon." Found in the depths of the powerful Aberdeenshire coast, Peterhead is a name synonymous with seafood, thanks to its bustling fishing port. It is also home to one of the region's most favorite attractions. Step back in time and visit the former H.M. Convict Prison which...

Explore the history and flavours of Aberdeen during this scenic and informative, half-day excursion to the Glen Garioch Distillery.Aberdeen, Garioch Countryside and Valley, Oldmeldrum, Glen Garioch Distillery Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 50-minute drive through the stunning Scottish countryside of Garioch, (pronounced 'Geery') to Oldmeldrum, a traditional, rural market town dating back to the 9th century. Upon arrival, head to the Glen Garioch Distillery, nested in the sheltered...

Bunce Island was the largest British slave castle on the Rice Coast of West Africa. This is a must see for anyone interested in the history of the slave trade. Founded around 1670, it exported tens of thousands of African captives to North America and the West Indies until the British Parliament finally closed it down in 1808.As you approach the dense forest by ferry, you are quickly overcome by the stillness and silence permeating the place. A walk around the island takes you to different holding...

Jumbled and beautifully chaotic, set amidst ocean and white sand beaches, Freetown is a vibrant port city and the capital of Sierra Leone in West Africa. This colorful city is a bundle of fascinating contradictions, with peaceful beaches adjacent to its gritty streets in this busy major port on the Atlantic Ocean. Freetown is known also for its history, particularly its role in the slave trade from Africa to the Americas. Freetown was founded as a city in 1792 by Lieutenant John Clarkson and...

Jumbled and beautifully chaotic, set amidst ocean and white sand beaches, Freetown is a vibrant port city and the capital of Sierra Leone in West Africa. This colorful city is a bundle of fascinating contradictions, with peaceful beaches adjacent to its gritty streets in this busy major port on the Atlantic Ocean. Freetown is known also for its history, particularly its role in the slave trade from Africa to the Americas. Freetown was founded as a city in 1792 by Lieutenant John Clarkson and...

Depart the port on foot with your guide on a walking tour of Aberdeen beginning at the heart of the city and the Mercat Cross. Explore the granite buildings and sculptures of Aberdeen's city center, which also takes in the Art Gallery, Provost Skene's House as well as the second largest building in the world; Marischal College. Walk down Bon Accord Square and step back in time to the Georgian era with homes built by Archibald Simpson for some of the city's wealthier residents in...

Enjoy a truly Scottish excursion, full of spirits, good food and ancient craftsmanship. Depart Aberdeen port and drive 1.75 hours to Speyside and the Glenfiddich Distillery. This vast expanse of Northern Britain hides many secrets including inland lakes, called "lochs" (such as the infamous Loch Lomond and Loch Ness) and eye-popping scenery of the Highlands and the true Scottish Spirit in the form of Scotch Whiskey. Heading out from the noisy and bustling "Granite...

Quay and travel 45 minutes through the breath-taking Royal Deeside to arrive at Crathes, one of the most beautiful and well-preserved castles in Scotland, with its fairy-tale turrets and fantastic gargoyles. It was home to the Burnett family of Leys for almost four centuries and during your visit you will see the Horn of Leys which was given by Robert the Bruce in 1323. Beside the castle is the walled garden which is almost as famous as the castle itself and is home to...

Undoubtedly one of the finest castles in Scotland, Fyvie can trace its royal connections back to 1211 and William the Lion. Robert the Bruce held open-air court at Fyvie and Charles I spent some years here as a child. Discover this magnificent gem on this half-day excursion. Travel 90 minutes west from Aberdeen to visit one of the original Royal Strongholds that once formed a chain of fortresses across medieval Scotland. Each tower of this magnificent Scottish Baronial...

Visit Scotland 5-Star Attraction in Aberdeen, The Gordon Highlanders Museum and learn the extraordinary 200-year story of "the Finest Regiment in the World!" (Sir Winston Churchill, 1900). Travel a short distance from the port (20 minutes) to arrive at the museum for your tour. Following in the footsteps of serving soldiers, the museum takes you on an eye-opening journey through the compelling and dramatic 200-year-old history of the Gordon Highlanders from the...

Drive through leafy Royal Deeside to Crathes Castle to visit this stunning castle and its gardens. This is one of the most beautiful and well-preserved castles in Scotland with its fairy-tale turrets and fantastic gargoyles. It was home to the Burnett family of Leys for almost four centuries. Wander through the walled garden and enjoy the great yew hedges, planted as early as 1702. Explore this stunning 16th-century tower house, with a complex maze of turrets, towers, oak panels and...

Enjoy a panoramic tour of Aberdeen, a bustling city that boasts one of the largest indoor gardens in Europe. Officially founded in 1136 by David I, Aberdeen's origins go back to Roman times and today is a vibrant, modern city. Known as the 'Granite City', many of the city's public and residential buildings are made from the grey stone which sparkles in the sun, or glistens in the rain! It comes as no surprise that Aberdeen is home to one of the largest granite buildings in the world:...

Explore the Scottish home of the Royal Family and charming villages of Royal Deeside during this picturesque, full-day sightseeing excursion. Aberdeen, River Dee Valley, Ballater, Free Time, Royal Station, Waiting Room and Carriage Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 1.5-hour drive to the picturesque 'Royal Village' of Ballater. This historic village is situated in the heart of the magnificent River Dee Valley, one of the most beautiful locales in Scotland, and...