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Private Balmoral Walking Tour to Queens Secret Cabin & the Castle
Aberdeen, Northeast Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom
$727.21
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
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 Invercauld Bridge, which dates back to the 18thC.
After the walk the can visit Balmoral Castle or the Royal Lochnagar Distillery, depending on seasonal open times. Please contact up re dates.
Most castle grounds are free to visit (except Balmoral), but charge for tours inside the actual castle. Contact us for details.
Please note the walk is an approx 5 miles long on well maintained and mostly gentle paths and a degree of fitness is required.
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 Invercauld Bridge, which dates back to the 18thC.
After the walk the can visit Balmoral Castle or the Royal Lochnagar Distillery, depending on seasonal open times. Please contact up re dates.
Most castle grounds are free to visit (except Balmoral), but charge for tours inside the actual castle. Contact us for details.
Please note the walk is an approx 5 miles long on well maintained and mostly gentle paths and a degree of fitness is required.
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Private Balmoral Walking Tour to Queens Secret Cabin & the Castle
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 9 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
- Pick up
- Guide
- Balmoral Castle
- Royal Lochnagar Distillery
- Pick up surcharges - Hotels more that 10mls from Aberdeen city-£20. 40-60mls-£40.
- Please bring your own suitable walking shoes and clothing to match the weather.
- All castles have free to access to their grounds except Balmoral Castle. Prices start a £21pp.
- Distilleries charge for their tours but have free access to their shops. Prices start at £17.50pp.
- Lunch not included in cost. No drinks or snacks are included in the cost.
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AberdeenWe will collect you from your accommodation in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire and take you the tour.
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Invercauld Suspension BridgeWe cross the world famous 18th century Invercauld Bridge into the Ballochbuie Forest to start our walk.
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Walk to the Queens Retreat. Buried deep in the Ballochbuie Forest (a magnificent example of an ancient Caledonian Pine Forest and part of the Queens’ Balmoral Estate in Royal Deeside) lies the “Honka House”. This building, complete with sauna, was a gift from the people of Finland for the Queens silver wedding anniversary and has been a favourite picnic and BBQ spot for the Royal Family ever since. The walk continues to the stunning Falls of Garbh Allt. Queen Victoria (who loved to sketch there) had a beautiful iron bridge installed in 1878 and it is still in use today.
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Balmoral CastleWe 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.
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Royal Lochnagar DistilleryIf Balmoral Castle is closed we may visit the famous Royal Lochnagar Distillery which produces a beautiful malt which is fit for a Queen or King. The distillery is located in the estate of the Queens Castle, Balmoral and during a tour you will learn the secrets of how the whisky is distilled. Distillery Tour subject to availability and seasonal opening times.
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Crathes Castle, Garden & EstateAn amazing 16th century masterpiece which we may visit if Balmoral Castle is closed.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Private Balmoral Walking Tour to Queens Secret Cabin & the Castle
Aberdeen, Northeast Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom
$727.21
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!