Braemar Balmoral Castle Driving Tour, Whisky the Highlands
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Embark on a luxury driving tour from Edinburgh to the Highlands. Explore Balmoral and Glamis Castles, and experience the grandeur of Scotland's royal heritage.
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Balmoral Castle - Balmoral Castle serves as the summer residence for the Royal Family. Queen Victoria is believed to have laid the foundation stone on 28 September 1853, during her annual autumn visit. The castle is constructed from granite sourced from Invergelder on the estate.

  • Crathie Kirk - Queen Victoria first visited this church in 1848 when she came to Balmoral Castle, starting a tradition that continues today, where Royal Family members and their guests worship with local parishioners. Queen Victoria laid the foundation stone of the current church in 1893, and it was completed and dedicated in 1895. The new building was funded by subscriptions and donations from parishioners and the public, including a £2,000 gift from Queen Victoria’s daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Louise, who raised the money at a Bazaar held on the grounds of Balmoral Castle.

  • Royal Lochnagar Distillery - Known as one of Scotland’s finest whisky distilleries.

  • Glamis Castle - Located in the heart of Angus, Scotland, Glamis Castle has been the ancestral home of the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne since 1372. It inspired William Shakespeare’s Macbeth and is famous for its rich history and notable visitors, including Mary, Queen of Scots, and James V. Glamis Castle was the childhood home of HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. Her younger daughter, HRH Princess Margaret, was born here and frequently visited during her childhood, along with her elder sister HRH Princess Elizabeth.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • On-board WiFi
  • Snacks
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Entrance Fees (Balmoral Castle £15 per person)
Additional Information

Our luxury driving tour from Edinburgh is a bespoke experience designed to redefine your understanding of grandeur and sophistication.

As you depart from Edinburgh, the picturesque Scottish Highlands unfold before you, showcasing a tapestry of rolling hills, serene lochs, and rugged mountains. Our expertly crafted route ensures that every scenic vista is an offering for your eyes and a rich experience for your soul.

Your first royal encounter awaits at Balmoral Castle, the epitome of splendor. Nestled in the heart of the Highlands, this iconic residence has served as a private retreat for the British royal family for generations. Our Viator-exclusive luxury tour allows you to explore the rich history that permeates the air.

Onwards to Glamis Castle. Renowned for its rich history and captivating tales, its a masterpiece of Gothic architecture set against the backdrop of the Angus countryside.

We will be travelling a along distance to Balmoral hence the length of the tour.

Location
Balmoral Castle
Balmoral Estates,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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