Duration:
1 day
From
$72/ adult

From Aberdeen
4.9/5
Duration:
1 day
Led by:
Expert local guide
Group size:
Max 16 people
Travel by:
Mini Coach
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.

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

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

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

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

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

When you picture a remote Scottish fishing village with its ancient stone harbour you are probably imagining Portsoy.
Explore the wild east coast of Scotland

Pick up time: 9.00am
Location: Aberdeen Bus Station Pick Up, Stance 5, Aberdeen Bus Station, Guild Street, Aberdeen, AB11 6NA

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.
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.
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.
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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