About this tour
This two-day tour sweeps north from Edinburgh through Scotland's northeast, linking coastal drama with royal heritage. Day one covers the engineering marvel of the Forth Bridges, Dundee's design museum, the seafood hub of Montrose, and the cliff-top fortress of Dunnottar Castle before settling in Aberdeen. Day two explores the castles and gardens of Deeside—Crathes and Balmoral—then returns south via the Cairngorms viewpoint and Perth, arriving back in Edinburgh by evening.
Highlights
- Forth Bridges engineering and Dunnottar Castle's clifftop ruins
- V&A Museum in Dundee and Montrose seafood reputation
- Crathes Castle gardens and Balmoral estate grounds
- Devil's Elbow Highland panorama and wildlife viewing
- Overnight stay in Aberdeen town centre
- Knowledgeable guide commentary throughout journey
What to expect
You'll spend two full days in a comfortable, air-conditioned coach with a driver-guide providing live commentary. The first day is slower-paced, stopping at towns and castles along the coast before your overnight stay. Day two moves more briskly through Deeside's grand estates and gardens, with stops for lunch and scenery before the southbound return. Expect roughly four to five hours of driving across both days, split by sightseeing breaks. The route traverses varied terrain—coastal cliffs, river valleys, moorland—so bring layers and weatherproof clothing.
Good to know
Attraction entrance fees aren't included; book tickets in advance where possible. One medium suitcase (60–69cm height) per person; larger luggage isn't accommodated. If arranging your own accommodation, it must be within 1km of Aberdeen town centre. Tours run year-round in all weather. Arrive 15 minutes early; minimum group numbers may trigger cancellation with full refund.
Frequently asked
- How long does Edinburgh: Aberdeenshire, Balmoral Castle and the Northeast Coast take?
- Edinburgh: Aberdeenshire, Balmoral Castle and the Northeast Coast runs for approximately 2 days.
- How much does Edinburgh: Aberdeenshire, Balmoral Castle and the Northeast Coast cost?
- Prices start from AUD $305 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Edinburgh: Aberdeenshire, Balmoral Castle and the Northeast Coast run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Edinburgh: Aberdeenshire, Balmoral Castle and the Northeast Coast?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. New Forest National Park earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original New Forest National Park summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.