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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
The Royal Cairns which are found in the Balmoral Castle estate, are a collection of stone monuments, erected by Queen Victoria to commemorate family milestones. The most prominent and famous is the 50-foot-high Prince Albert’s memorial Pyramid, a large granite structure and the only pyramid in Scotland. The walk is through stunning forest and features panoramic views of Balmoral Castle, Royal Deeside and the Cairngorm Mountains.
The tour will be set at your own pace.
After the walk we visit the amazing Fife Arms Hotel, an attraction in itself, for lunch.
After lunch we can visit Balmoral Castle depending on seasonal open times (usually open from Oct-Aug) and if time, the stunning Dunnottar Castle. Or there is the option of a Whisky Distillery Tasting Tour. Please contact us.
The walk is available all year, even if the Royal Family are in residence.
Please note the walk is approximately 3 hours, through forest and is steep in some places. A certain degree of fitness is required.
What's included
Private tour guide.
Pick up from your Aberdeen hotel and accommodation.
Balmoral Castle - Pay at gate to enter grounds and castle. Pre booking recommended.
Please bring your own suitable walking shoes and clothing to match the weather.
Lunch not included in cost. No drinks or snacks are included in the cost.
Pick up from hotels more than 15 miles from Aberdeen may incur a charge. Contact us for details.
What to expect
Aberdeen
1h
We will collect you from your accommodation in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
Prince Alberts Cairn
3h
We enjoy a beautiful 3 hour walk around all the Royal Cairns in the Balmoral Estate.
1h
After your walk it is time for lunch in the amazing Fife Arms Hotel, a work of art and attraction in itself.
Balmoral Castle
1h · Admission ticket not included
We visit the world famous Scottish Family Residence.
Please note the castle in not open all year and we visit other castles or a Whisky Distillery during its closed period (which is normally mid August to start of October). Please contact us for dates.
Dunnottar Castle
1h
The stunning Dunnottar Castle which sits on a headland of impregnable rock in the sea.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We pick you up from your hotel or accommodation in Aberdeen City, train station or cruise liner.
Please contact us about our guest pickup service from areas outside the Aberdeen City area.
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Service animals allowed
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Total duration includes travel time.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
