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Stonehaven (/stoʊnˈheɪvən/ ( listen); [stinˈhaiv] ( listen)) is a town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It lies on Scotland's northeast coast and had a population of 11,602 (Scotland's Census 2011). After the demise of the town of Kincardine, which was gradually abandoned after the destruction of its royal castle in the Wars of Independence, the Scottish Parliament made Stonehaven the successor county town of Kincardineshire. Stonehaven had grown around an Iron Age fishing village, now the "Auld Toon" ("old town"), and expanded inland from the seaside. As late as the 16th century, old maps indicate the town was called Stonehyve, Stonehive, Pont also adding the alternative Duniness. It is known informally to locals as Stoney.
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1. 4-Day Scottish Castles Experience Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Feel like a lord or lady as you wander through castles and manor houses. Stride ancient battlefields like a sword-wielding Highlander. And relive Scotland’s history defining moments of conceit and treachery as you listen to your driver-guide’s epic tales. On this tour, you’ll join the ranks of esteemed history lovers while you travel over sea, loch, and glen. You visit Scotland’s most impressive castles, tower forts, and palaces. And you even get a chance to take a boat trip and visit Scotland’s highest whisky distillery. This tour is your ticket into Scotland’s medieval past and royal history.
Inclusions: 3 nights en-suite accommodation in a B&B or 3-star Hotel (breakfast included), Professional driver guide, Transportation by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach (small groups max 16 passengers)
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop off, Meals and refreshments, Admission fees
Reviewed By 464kathyi
Just returned from a lovely trip to the beautiful city of Edinburgh, can't wait to go back ???? During my stay I booked two 1 day tours with Rabbis. Firstly a huge thank you for running the tours with just the 2 of us, our stay had been planned around these days out so very grateful they went ahead. The Outlander tour with Lizzie was amazing as was Lizzie, she went out of her way to ensure we had a great day even though the weather was a bit liquidy! She was extremely knowledgeable about the Outlander series/locations and Scottish history in general, many thanks Lizzie. Our second tour was to St Andrews and the fishing villages of Fife with David who was fab, he was extremely helpful, flexible, knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour. The villages were beautiful and St Andrews was stunning, we were also fortunate enough to have lovely sunny weather. I would highly recommend both tours and guides! Kathy ☀️☔????
2. Aberdeen & Shire Castle & Distillery Private Group one Day Tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
This is a private tour for your group only. Aberdeenshire has many treasures to offer and we will take you on a private tour to areas that are as stunning as they are interesting, chosen from the tour details section below. A suggested itinerary could be: • Old Aberdeen - See fascinating medieval history • Dunnottar Castle - one of the worlds most iconic castles, • Crathes Castle - a 16th century castle on Deeside with amazing gardens • Royal Lochnagar Distillery - the famous malt from the grounds of Balmoral Castle You can choose your own itinerary. Time Exposure Travel are members of ABTOT (No.5419) which provides protection for customers’ prepayments. Pick up and drop off is from your Hotel, Airport, Train Station or Cruise Ship
Inclusions: All tours tailored to suit your exact requirements or locations chosen from Tour Details, Lunch is optional and location will depend on tour., Route and timings will depend on starting point and your choice of attractions.., Pick up from with Aberdeenshire
Exclusions: No drinks are included in the cost., Lunch not included in cost, Gratuities, Castle interior / guided tours not included, Distillery Tour costs not included
Reviewed By 776ashleighg
Pub trivia knowledge and it's about a cat that did her job so well records still holds! she receives letters every single gear even though she's been gone since the late 80s and every Hillary has adopted or taking care of cuz either been placed with old from family of people that work at The distillery or they've needed homes through the rspca there has not been a bread cat that works there and yes I would consider couser working at a distillery.
3. Dunnottar Castle and Royal Deeside Small-Group Tour from Aberdeen
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4.8 based on 21 reviews
Combine the majestic heights of Royal Deeside with the epic cliff-top site of Dunnottar Castle. For almost 150 years, the British royal family have travelled to the River Dee for their holidays. With almost unlimited cash and resources, why do they always come here? We think there’s an easy answer. This area encapsulates everything everyone loves about Scotland. You find grand castles enclosed by pine forests. You look up at the highest plateau in Britain in the Cairngorms National Park. And there’s enough nearby distilleries to satisfy any royal event. So, who wouldn’t want to escape to the fresh air of this location? On this tour, we combine her Majesty’s favourite holiday spot with a trip to Dunnottar Castle, one of the most historically important and visually arresting sights in Scotland. Hop aboard this tour, see an epic castle, and discover whether you have the same taste as the royals.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Transport by air-conditioned mini-coach, Small Group Tour (16 people max)
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Admission fees
Reviewed By Relax167982
We had a fabulous time exploring Highlands. Alice, our driver and guide, was very knowledgeable and accommodating. She took the local roads in the way to Inverness, and shared with us history of Scotland, and we truly enjoyed it. Boat trip was arranged in advance, so everything went smoothly. Highly recommended!
4. Aberdeenshire Private Half Day Historic Building & Castle Tour
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4.8 based on 5 reviews
This is a private tour for your group only. Scotland has many treasures to offer and a lot of them are in Aberdeenshire. We will take you on a private tour to areas that are as stunning as they are interesting. You will learn about the attractions and their history and have a great day out, whether that be to ancient castles, a distillery or to see Highland Cows. Tours can include – Iconic Castle(s), Distilleries, Historical Areas, Stunning Scenery (examples listed from which we choose a route), Optional Lunch. Pick up and drop off is from your Hotel, Train Station, Airport or Cruise Ship. Minimum passengers: one. Maximum passengers: four. Tours available seven days a week, subject to availability. Time Exposure Travel are members of ABTOT (No.5419) which provides protection for customers’ prepayments.
Inclusions: All tours tailored to suit your exact requirements or locations chosen from Tour Details, Lunch is optional and location will depend on tour., Pick up from with Aberdeenshire, Route and timings will depend on starting point and your choice of attractions..
Exclusions: Lunch not included in cost, No drinks are included in the cost.
Reviewed By 776ashleighg
Pub trivia knowledge and it's about a cat that did her job so well records still holds! she receives letters every single gear even though she's been gone since the late 80s and every Hillary has adopted or taking care of cuz either been placed with old from family of people that work at The distillery or they've needed homes through the rspca there has not been a bread cat that works there and yes I would consider couser working at a distillery.
5. Stonehaven: Robert Burns, the BBC and Mars Bars Walking Audio Tour by VoiceMap
Stonehaven is not just a pretty little seaside town. Thanks to its fireball festival and its proximity to one of Scotland's most iconic castles, photos of Stonehaven have been beamed all over the world. Our tour tells you the stories behind these images - and if that wasn't enough we have tales of mutiny, the Titanic and the Scottish Crown Jewels. This tour is perfect if you are on your way to Dunnottar Castle and want to see something of the town first. If you are staying in Stonehaven it is a great way to get your bearings and see some of the hidden nooks, carvings and art you would otherwise have missed. This audio tour takes you on a 4km walk around Stonehaven and up to the nearby War Memorial. It takes around 80 minutes without stopping but you can pause the tour whenever you choose. The audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smart phone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.
Inclusions: Lifetime access to Stonehaven: Robert Burns, the BBC and Mars Bars tour, VoiceMap Application, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Exclusions: Smartphone, Transportation, Food/Drink, Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
6. Aberdeenshire and Royal Deeside Private Half-day Castle Tour
Time Exposure Travel will take you on a day trip to areas that are as stunning as there are interesting - examples are listed from which we choose a route. We can provide the itinerary or you can create your own. Pick up and drop off is from your Hotel, Train Station, Airport or Cruise Ship. Time Exposure Travel are members of ABTOT (No.5419) which provides protection for customers’ prepayments.
Inclusions: All tours tailored to suit your exact requirements or locations chosen from Tour Details, Lunch is optional and location will depend on tour., Pick up from with Aberdeenshire, Route and timings will depend on starting point and your choice of attractions..
Exclusions: Lunch not included in cost, No drinks are included in the cost.
Reviewed By 776ashleighg
Pub trivia knowledge and it's about a cat that did her job so well records still holds! she receives letters every single gear even though she's been gone since the late 80s and every Hillary has adopted or taking care of cuz either been placed with old from family of people that work at The distillery or they've needed homes through the rspca there has not been a bread cat that works there and yes I would consider couser working at a distillery.
7. Dunnottar & Deeside Castle & Distillery Private one Day Tour / Photo Workshop
Time Exposure Travel will take you on a day trip to areas that are as stunning as there are interesting - examples are listed from which we choose a route. We can provide the itinerary or you can create your own. Throughout the day you will receive Professional Photography tuition and there is the option for Lightroom and Photoshop Tuition after the the tour. You will be provided electronically with Introduction to Photography course notes. A suggest itinerary is - Dunnottar Castle- One of the worlds most iconic castles. - Crathes Castle - A 16th masterpiece of architecture on Royal Deeside - Falls of Feugh. A cascading water fall near Banchory. - Lunch - Burn 'o' Vat / Loch Kinnord walk or tour of the Royal Lochnagar Distillery - Photograph Editing Tuition Pick up and drop off is from your Hotel, Train Station, Airport or Cruise Ship. Time Exposure Travel are members of ABTOT (No.5419) which provides protection for customers’ prepayments.
Inclusions: All tours tailored to suit your exact requirements or locations chosen from Tour Details, Photography Tuition and introduction to digital photography course notes., Lunch is optional and location will depend on tour., Pick up from with Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, Route and timings will depend on starting point and your choice of attractions.., Suitable for all levels of photographer and non photography partners welcome.
Exclusions: Lunch not included in cost, No drinks are included in the cost., Distillery Tour costs not included, Entrance Fee / Interior tours of castles not included.
Reviewed By 776ashleighg
Pub trivia knowledge and it's about a cat that did her job so well records still holds! she receives letters every single gear even though she's been gone since the late 80s and every Hillary has adopted or taking care of cuz either been placed with old from family of people that work at The distillery or they've needed homes through the rspca there has not been a bread cat that works there and yes I would consider couser working at a distillery.
8. Dunnottar Castle Private Tour from Edinburgh
Travel from Edinburgh crossing the River Forth via the Queensferry Crossing. Visit Dunnottar Castle and explore the ruins. Take in the views over the North Sea and hear about the long and impressive history of the Castle. After lunch explore Arbroath Abbey the birth place of The Declaration of Arbroath.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Parking Fees
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Admission fees to Dunnottar Castle and Arbroath Abbey (please buy in advance)
Reviewed By scottfK1375OT
Good tour our guide Alexander coburn the hangman (Paul) was great and involved the kids who loved it
9. Transfer from/to Airport/Train Station/Harbour and Private Guided Tour of area
Too early to check in to your hotel or for your flight? We have the perfect solution, a private guided tour of the area. Aberdeenshire has many treasures to offer – amazing castles, historical buildings, distilleries, beautiful scenery and spectacular wildlife. We will take you to areas that are as stunning as they are interesting. and you will learn about the attractions and their history. Tours can include – Iconic Castle(s), Distilleries, Historical Areas, Stunning Scenery (examples listed from which we choose a route), Optional Lunch. Pick up from Airport, Train Station, Cruise Ship and drop off is at your Hotel or Cruise Ship. Minimum passengers: one. Maximum passengers: four. Tours available seven days a week, subject to availability. Time Exposure Travel are members of ABTOT (No.5419) which provides protection for customers’ prepayments.
Inclusions: All tours tailored to suit your exact requirements or locations chosen from Tour Details, Lunch is optional and location will depend on tour., Pick up from Airport, Train Station or Hotel, Route and timings will depend on starting point and your choice of attractions..
Exclusions: Lunch not included in cost, No drinks are included in the cost., Gratuities, Entrance fees to castles
Reviewed By 776ashleighg
Pub trivia knowledge and it's about a cat that did her job so well records still holds! she receives letters every single gear even though she's been gone since the late 80s and every Hillary has adopted or taking care of cuz either been placed with old from family of people that work at The distillery or they've needed homes through the rspca there has not been a bread cat that works there and yes I would consider couser working at a distillery.
10. TOUR ALL THE FLAVORS OF SCOTLAND & SKYE! 5 days + 4 nights.
Welcome to SCOTLAND: we can say that paradise !. This wonderful country has been rated in 2017 by reference publications in the world of Tourism and Leisure Travel as the most beautiful country in the world. On this impressive 5 day Tour / Vacation we are going to take you to experience and taste almost three quarters of the impressive Scotland or Alba in their Original Celtic language Scottish Gaelic. From the East Coast, the two huge National Parks, the Northeast Coast of the North Sea to the beautiful island of reference for outdoor cinema Skye, we are not going to miss practically anything along the way. This Tour is a selection of all the variety that this ancient and mystical country can offer us in just five wonderful days. MAY BE CONTRACTED IN PRIVATE OR OPEN GROUP.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast
Exclusions: Light lunch on behalf of the client., Optional dinners, supplement.
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