Balmoral & Royal Deeside Tour
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Fra Aberdeen sporer vi floden Dee til Balmoral, hvor du kan gå i fodsporene af generationer af kongelige, der har kaldt denne ejendom hjem. *Balmoral Estate er lukket fra den 9. august til begyndelsen af oktober 2026. Vi besøger landsbyen Braemar og valgfri Braemar Castle. Tag en tur i den charmerende viktorianske landsby Ballater, udforsk den lokale arv, den viktorianske togstation og udsigten over området. Dernæst besøger vi den ikoniske Cambus O'May suspension bro, før vi fortsætter vores rejse til Tomnavarie Stone Circle. Til sidst, på vores vej tilbage til Aberdeen, stopper vi ved dronning Victorias foretrukne udsigt over Aberdeenshire.
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Balmoral er en værdifuld familie hjem for den kongelige familie siden 1850, da dronning Victoria og prins Albert valgte denne smukke region for at skabe deres store flugt. Et landskab med en fantastisk udsigt over bakkerne og bjergene, felterne af heather og den majestætiske flod Dee, der flyder igennem det. Vi anbefaler stærkt at lytte til audioturen. Lyden vil dele historier og guide dig rundt i ejendommen. Ballroom er kun åbent for besøgende i slottet. Objekterne i dansesalen er fra slottet, og er alle objekter, der tilhører den kongelige familie. *Balmoral Castle & Estate er lukket fra midten af august til begyndelsen af oktober 26. Denne tur stop vil blive ændret til National Trust for Scotland's - Crathes Castle derefter.
Den victorianske landsby Ballater ligger i hjertet af Royal Deeside, ved den østlige port til Cairngorms National Park, hvilket gør den til et af Skotlands mest naturskønne besøgssteder. En spadseretur rundt i landsbyen afslører et interessant udvalg af specialbutikker og et godt udvalg af restauranter og caféer for at nyde noget af den lokale mad og drikke. Læg mærke til butikkerne, der viser Royal Warrants på deres butiksfronter, et sikkert tegn på kvalitet og støtte fra den kongelige familie. Ballater, der sidder langs floden Dee og omgivet af bakker og bjerge, er en udendørs entusiasts paradis. Sørg for at besøge den smukke viktorianske jernbanestation og turistinformationscentret, som har mere information om landsbyen. Gå forbi den victorianske kaserne, der stadig er i brug, når den kongelige familie bor i Balmoral.
Cambus O' May hængebroen spænder over floden Dee og er en arv fra Alexander Gordons ejendom. Gangbroen er bygget i 1905 og er 50 m lang og fører besøgende til den anden side. The Deeside Way, et spor efter den tidligere Deeside Railway, passerer den nordøstlige ende af broen. Gangstier fra broen fører til Torphantrick-skoven og naturreservatet Muir of Dinnet, populære steder for besøgende, der nyder gåture i skoven og vild svømning i floden.
Tomnaverie er en liggende stencirkel, en slags monument, der kun findes i det nordøstlige Skotland. Deres karakteristiske træk er en stor sten på siden, flankeret af to opretstående sten, normalt i den sydlige eller sydvestlige cirkelbue. Stencirklen omkranser en gravvarde, der dateres til omkring 4.500 år siden. Relativt lidt er kendt om, hvorfor vi har disse strukturer, der er flere teorier, som du vil opdage under dit besøg.
Lige uden for Tarland ligger Queen's View, efter sigende en af dronning Victorias foretrukne udsigter over Howe of Cromar mod Lochnagar. Vi stopper for at beundre udsigten og på en god dag, hvor du kan se 12 forskellige bakker og Munros!
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Beautiful day out in Balmoral Castle with a fabulous Scottish tour guide.
Balmoral is not an extravagant castle or setting. One could imagine it as a place for quiet contemplation. The gardens reflect the climate of Balmoral and are not filled with fancy rose bushes. It represents a creative and useful garden for the household.
We are sorry to see you didn't enjoy your tour with us. We will liaise with the guide who took the tour to determine if anything could be done differently.
Guide excellent. Balmoral experience is not good value when compared with other Castles, eg Stirling. No Guided information, restricted access only to 1 room with photos forbidden. Would not recommend Balmoral. Deeside leg was interesting and informative.
We are sorry to hear you found your visit to Balmoral Castle disappointing, we do mention in the tour description that only the ballroom is open visitors. We can appreciate you would have liked to see more of the building, there are special interior tour tickets, however the interior tour times don't generally work with our schedule. We are glad to see the guide on the day was excellent and that the rest of the day's tour was good.
Our tour was truly one of the highlights of our visit to Scotland. The breathtaking scenery, rich history, and beauty of the estate made for an unforgettable day. A very special thank you to Jacqueline, who made the experience exceptional. Her warmth, professionalism, and extensive knowledge brought the history of Balmoral to life. She was attentive, engaging, and went above and beyond to ensure everyone felt welcome and enjoyed the tour. Jacqueline’s passion for Scottish heritage was evident throughout, and her storytelling added a personal touch that made the visit even more meaningful. Her music playlist is memorable. She answered questions patiently and made every guest feel valued. We left with a deeper appreciation of Balmoral, Scottish history, and the legacy of the Royal Family. Thank you, Jacqueline, for making our visit so memorable. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Scotland. Dr. Cecilia Evangelista Philippines
Thank you very much for your amazing review of your trip with Jacqueline. We are thrilled you had a great experience and that Balmoral and the Royal Deeside tour was everything you wanted.
An amazing day visiting so many scenic places! Jacqueline was an excellent and knowledgeable guide! Loved Balmoral Castle and surrounding estate! Such a serene place--no wonder the royal family loves vacationing here! Thoroughly enjoyed our stop in the quaint town of Balleter for lunch. The Cambus O'May suspension bridge was in beautiful wooded area overlooking the river Dee. The Tomnaverie Stone Circle was on the top of a hill overlooking a beautiful valley--a very spiritual place. Our final stop was the Queen's View, which offered wonderful view of the area we had just visited. Highly recommend this tour!
Thank you so much for joining us on tour and for sharing your thoughts of the trip. We are happy to hear Jacqueline helped make your day special.
What a wonderful tour! Our guide was absolutely perfect. She was so knowledgeable, not only about Aberdeenshire and Scotland, but also when to give us breaks. It was a wonderful tour and I highly recommend it. Had no idea that Aberdeenshire held so much interest and beauty.
Thank you very much for booking a tour with us and for your kind review. We appreciate the wonderful comments and your recommendation.
Unfortunately we missed the pickup, our fault… but we caught up with the group at the first stop and it was smooth sailing after that. Our guide was knowledgeable and pleasant. Gave real insight into the history and area. The group was small , about seven total which was perfect. Balmoral is pretty, more for the outdoor experience and a real feel of the royal Deeside area. We made several interesting stops including an ancient stone circle and a cool bridge over the river Dee. Lunch in Ballater was delicious at a local pub. Well worth it!
Thank you for your kind review. We were happy you could catch up with the group and enjoy a great day out. Thank you for joining us.
Jamie is an excellent tour guide…This was one of the best experiences ever! He didn’t rush us through & was very accommodating.
Thank you for your great review. Glad that you could enjoy your time with Jamie.
We had a wonderful time on this tour. Jaime, our tour guide, was fabulous. He was knowledgeable, fun and outgoing and even took us on a few extra hidden gems because he had extra time.
Thank you for your review and for joining us on tour. We are glad Jamie was able to make you day fun and memorable.
Balmoral was definitely worth the visit! It was just beautiful, especially the tulips in the gardens.
Thank you for joining us on tour. We are glad you enjoyed your visit to Balmoral.
