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$72/ adult

North East Highland Coastal Trail & Fishing Villages

Soak in the rugged and wild coastline of the Highlands

North East Highland Coastal Trail & Fishing Villages

From Aberdeen

4.9/5

Duration:

1 day

Led by:

Expert local guide

Group size:

Max 16 people

Travel by:

Mini Coach

Your story begins...

A bird watcher’s dream, a curious coastal spectacle, and a little bit of Count Dracula: sounds like an interesting trip! Venture from Aberdeen along the Northeast Coast where you stumble upon strange caves and rock formations, spot dolphins at sea, and admire a grand castle that inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Your driver-guide keeps you entertained with stories from the past and will even recommend their favourite place to taste traditional Scottish fayre.

What you'll experience

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Bow Fiddle Rock

Nature is the sculptor of this glorious sea arch sitting against the North Sea.

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Slains Castle

Perched on the cliff edge, this dramatic ruined castle will transport you back in time as you gaze across the North Sea

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Bullers of Buchan

This striking coastal landscape was carved out by a collapsed sea cave and is a haven for sea birds.

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Spey Bay

With its long shingle beach and river estuary, this beautiful bay evokes a sense of peace for visitors.

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Cullen

It's rumoured the Cullen graveyard holds the remains of the wife of Robert the Bruce, discover its myths for yourself.

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Portsoy

When you picture a remote Scottish fishing village with its ancient stone harbour you are probably imagining Portsoy.

Includes

  • Travel in Luxury 16 Seat Mini Coach
  • Expert Local Guide
  • 44lbs (20kg) Luggage Allowance
  • Off the Beaten Track Locations

Excludes

  • Flights, Transfers and Accommodation
  • Food & Drink
Day 1
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Pick up time: 9.00am

Location: Aberdeen Bus Station Pick Up, Stance 5, Aberdeen Bus Station, Guild Street, Aberdeen, AB11 6NA

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Morning

Aberdeen to Spey Bay

Time for some adventure among the wild northeastern landscapes of Scotland. We leave Aberdeen and head for Spey Bay, a beautiful coastal reserve home to the largest shingle beach in Scotland. Here, you have time to learn about the area and try to spot dolphins.

Mid Morning

Bow Fiddle Rock and Cullen for lunch

We then journey to the quiet seaside village of Portknockie where the incredible Bow Fiddle Rock awaits your presence. It's one of our favourite coastal sights in Scotland thanks to its unusual shape that continues to be battered and shaped by the wild waves, offering an epic photo and a memorable experience. We then pop into the village of Cullen, where you have a chance to taste Cullen Skink soup in its hometown. But don't spend all your time savouring the flavour, because there are lovely little strolls to take around the village.

Afternoon

Portsoy and Bullers of Buchan

After lunch, we travel the short distance to Portsoy. This archetypal Scottish seaside town boasts the oldest harbour on the Moray Coast and shops selling unique jewellery made from ‘Portsoy Marble'. From Portsoy, we journey to Bullers of Buchan. Here you try to count how many species of sea birds you can spot or simply admire the glorious sea scape of caves and cliffs.

Early Evening

Slains Castle and journey back to Aberdeen

Slains Castle is the next stop of your day. This grand coastal castle had its roof removed to avoid taxes. You have time here to get a photo and learn about how the octagonal room inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula. And now it's time to journey back through farmlands and along coastal routes as we head for Aberdeen, where we arrive in the early evening.

You return to Aberdeen at approximately 6pm.


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