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4-Day Scottish Castles Experience Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

4 days
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 16
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Edinburgh to Aberdeen

    Start point
    Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrews Square, Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 3EB, United Kingdom (Gate J and Gate K, Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ, 08:45)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Admission to Falkland Palace
    • Explore medieval village of Falkland
    • Visit world's oldest tennis court in palace gardens
    • Explore St Andrews cobbled lanes and university buildings
    • Visit Dunnottar Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in St Andrews
    Landmarks
    Falkland Palace
    Falkland village
    St Andrews
    Dunnottar Castle
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  2. Day 2

    Aberdeen, Royal Deeside

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Admission to Castle Fraser
    • Walk through 18th-century walled garden at Castle Fraser
    • Admission to Crathes Castle
    • Explore Crathes Castle house and gardens at own pace

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in Ballater
    Landmarks
    Castle Fraser
    Ballater
    Crathes Castle
  3. Day 3

    Aberdeen to Nairn

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Admission to Fyvie Castle
    • Admission to Culloden Visitor Centre, Museum & Battlefield
    • Explore Culloden Battlefield

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in Elgin
    • View Pictish stone at Elgin Cathedral ruins
    Landmarks
    Fyvie Castle
    Elgin Cathedral
    Culloden Battlefield
  4. Day 4

    Blair Castle - Perthshire

    End point
    Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrews Square, Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 3EB, United Kingdom (Gate J and Gate K, Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ, 18:30)
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at Blair Castle)

    Included Activities

    • Flavour Journey tour and tasting at Cardhu Distillery
    • Photo stop at Ruthven Barracks
    • Admission to Blair Castle and exploration of historic rooms
    • Visit to 9-acre Georgian garden at Blair Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Break in picturesque Perthshire town
    Landmarks
    Cardhu Distillery
    Ruthven Barracks
    Blair Castle
    Scone Palace
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    4.9
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    4.9
  • Guide
    4.9
  • Accommodation
    4.6
  • Food
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  • 4-Day Scottish Castles Experience Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh reviewer 1
    October 13th, 2025
    5.0
    Great trip for a variety of castles. Very well organised and relaxed. Great accommodation choices. The Bandstand...
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    Traveled in September 2025
  • 4-Day Scottish Castles Experience Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh reviewer 2
    August 29th, 2025
    5.0
    Rabbies was a great tour facilitator. Our tour guide Jim Divine was very informative,patient and kindly provided a...
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    Traveled in August 2025
  • S
    August 28th, 2025
    5.0
    The 4 days was wonderful, as Jim Devine (our tour guide) said Scotland put on her makeup for us Jim was full of...
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  • C
    September 18th, 2024
    5.0
    The overall experience was great! Jim Divine, the tour van driver, was a knowledgeable tour guide, with a fun sense...
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    Traveled in September 2024
  • S
    August 21st, 2024
    4.0
    The tour was enjoyable however issues arose with each accommodation regarding payment. The driver and accomodation...
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  • P
    August 17th, 2022
    5.0
    An awesome trip and an awesome guide!
    Traveled in August 2022
  • M
    August 25th, 2019
    5.0
    Great castles, great variety, Jodie was amazing! Loved the smaller group. The first place we stayed was excellent,...
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    Traveled in August 2019
  • L
    August 18th, 2019
    5.0
    Jodi was a terrific guide, had humour, kindness and very well informed on Scottish history.
    Traveled in August 2019
  • A
    July 2nd, 2019
    4.0
    Tour guide was great, gave really interesting information about the area. BnB stay was just average, location of...
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    Traveled in June 2019

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    Jay

    Asked on February 10th, 2026

    We are from Australia and really like this tour however attempting to fit it in with our existing itenary and the preferred start dates of 29/6 , 30/6, 1/7 . Please let us know if you have any slots for those dates.

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    • Rabbie's ToursOperatorWritten February 2026

      The only date that we have a departure from your date range is 30th June. If this is suitable for you, feel free to request a booking via Tour Radar and we can complete this for you.

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      Jay

      TravelerWritten February 2026

      Just confirming that the tour "4-Day Scottish Castles Experience Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh" is available to book starting from date 30th June as when I attempt to book on your website the only available departure dates are 26 June or July 3rd. Could you please clarify as soon as possible as this is holding up us finalizing our International flights.

    • Rabbie's ToursOperatorWritten February 2026

      I do apologise. My colleague confused the tour your were enquiring about for our 4-day Outlander Trail tour. I'm afraid our 4-day Scottish Castles Experience tour only departs on Fridays, so 26th June and 3rd July as you noted. If it would be of interest to you, our 4-day Outlander Trail tour currently has good availability for the departure on 30th June. This tour visits Doune Castle, Urquhart Castle, Blackness Castle, and Culloden Battlefield included.

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    Patricia

    Asked on August 16th, 2025

    I would love to do a tour for a couple of days and I am looking at the 4 Day Scottish Castle Experience or similar. When do you release 2026?

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    • Rabbie's ToursOperatorWritten August 2025

      We are currently in the process of uploading our 2026 rates so this should be ready to book in the next few days.

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    Lydia

    Asked on March 31st, 2025

    Can you possibly reserve a place for me? I need to receive a tourist visa for UK (will apply mid April, and hope will receive it by mid May) before I pay for this tour.

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    • Rabbie's ToursOperatorWritten March 2025

      We aren't able to hold seats without a booking. If you need help making a booking then let us know and we can pass your enquiry onto the TourRadar team.

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    Ann

    Asked on March 13th, 2025

    Do you have any dates for small group tours in April or October 2026 for the 4 day Scottish Castle tour?

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    • Rabbie's ToursOperatorWritten March 2025

      All dates available should show on the tour page.

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    Naomi

    Asked on January 9th, 2025

    May you please advise prices for 1 night pre and 1 night post accommodation

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    • Rabbie's ToursOperatorWritten January 2025

      I'm afraid we are unable to reserve any accommodation for you outside of the tour dates. Please see below a few recommended Hotels near our Edinburgh departure point.

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    Adam

    Asked on August 11th, 2024

    I have asked for the travel insurance for the trip to be cancelled, and refunded as I have other insurance for my entire trip and do not need the local one. Can this be arranged please?

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      Adam

      TravelerWritten August 2024

      Was there no option for senior on this tour when I booked? Can this be applied if so?

    • Rabbie's ToursOperatorWritten August 2024

      There is not a senior price when booking Rabbie's tours through TourRadar; only Adult or Child prices.

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      Adam

      TravelerWritten August 2024

      It has been a very frustrating experience dealing with TourRadar as they did not reply to my questions or send a full itinerary at all, and have charged significantly more than you guys have advertised.

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    Suzanne

    Asked on July 29th, 2024

    Would there ib a place to store larger luggage until we return toEdinburgh

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    • Rabbie's ToursOperatorWritten July 2024

      There are lockers in the Edinburgh Bus Station, though these can be a little pricey. There is a cheaper luggage storage facility in Edinburgh Waverley train station, roughly ten-minutes' walk from the bus station. This is run by the Excess Baggage Company, and is located between Platform 2 and 3, opening from 07:00 each day. I recommend having a wee look at their website for more information.

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    Alan

    Asked on June 20th, 2024

    Can you advise if the B& B also have a private bath?

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    • Rabbie's ToursOperatorWritten June 2024

      The B&B will have a private bathroom, yes.

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    Amelia

    Asked on February 3rd, 2023

    Prices for 4-day Scottish Castle tour/person? How do I go about combining this tour with Brendan's 8-day Irish Castles and Manors tour (i.e. logistics of transferring from one tour to another)? Are any overnight stays in actual castles included?

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    • Rabbie's ToursOperatorWritten February 2023

      This tour has been discontinued for 2023, so you are unable to book. In terms of combining different tours, we are unable to book any accommodation for you out with your tour. You are able to do tours back-to-back but you would have to sort any logistics yourself.

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    Jamie

    Asked on January 25th, 2023

    How much is the 4 day castle tour?

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      Jamie

      TravelerWritten January 2023

      If I book how do I pay- online?

    • Rabbie's ToursOperatorWritten January 2023

      This tour has been discontinued for our 2023 season. We do offer a number of other similar tours, you can find more information about all of these online.

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