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type="button"><i class="fak fa-close vs-icon vs-icon--size-xs vs-icon--close vs-icon--variant-default align-self-center vs-icon--left align-self-center vs-icon--left" style padding="0" data-test="vs-icon"></i><span class="vs-button__text visually-hidden">Toggle Menu</span></button></div></div></div></li></ul></div></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-dropdown-container" data-test="vs-mega-nav-dropdown-container"><div class="vs-mega-nav-dropdown" data-test="vs-mega-nav-dropdown"><div class="btn-group"><button class="btn btn-md btn-transparent dropdown-toggle" type="button" id="__BVID__338546___BV_dropdown__" aria-expanded="false" aria-haspopup="menu"> Things to do </button></div><ul class="dropdown-menu dropdown-menu--fallback overflow-auto" role="menu"><li role="menuitem"><div class="container-lg px-0 px-lg-075"><div class="row g-0 g-0"><div class="col-12 position-relative"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary vs-mega-nav-dropdown-container__cta-link 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tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Mountain Biking </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/outdoor-activities/sailing" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Sailing </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/outdoor-activities/skiing-snowsports" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Ski & Snowsports </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/outdoor-activities/walking" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Walking & Hiking </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/outdoor-activities/watersports" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Watersports </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link vs-mega-nav-list-item__subheading-link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/outdoor-activities" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> All Outdoor Activities </a></li></ul></nav><nav class="vs-mega-nav-list" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list" aria-label="vsMeganavFoodDrink"><h2 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-xxs vs-mega-nav-list__heading" id="vsMeganavFoodDrink">Food & Drink</h2><ul class="vs-list vs-mega-nav-list__list vs-mega-nav-list__list" role="menu"><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" 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role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/landscapes-nature/lochs" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Lochs </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/landscapes-nature/national-parks" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> National Parks </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/landscapes-nature/northern-lights" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Northern lights </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/attractions/historic/standing-stones" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Standing stones </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/landscapes-nature/wildlife" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Wildlife Watching </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link vs-mega-nav-list-item__subheading-link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/landscapes-nature" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> All Landscapes & Nature </a></li></ul></nav><nav class="vs-mega-nav-list" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list" aria-label="vsMeganavToursRoutesTrails"><h2 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-xxs vs-mega-nav-list__heading" id="vsMeganavToursRoutesTrails">Tours, Routes & Trails</h2><ul class="vs-list vs-mega-nav-list__list vs-mega-nav-list__list" role="menu"><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/travel-planning/touring/island-hopping" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Islands & Island Hopping </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/itineraries" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Itineraries </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/unesco-trail" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Scotland's UNESCO Trail </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/tours" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Tours </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/outdoor-activities/walking/routes-trails" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Walking Trails </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link vs-mega-nav-list-item__subheading-link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/travel-planning/touring" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> All Tours, Routes & Trails </a></li></ul></nav><nav class="vs-mega-nav-list" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list" aria-label="vsMeganavEvents"><h2 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-xxs vs-mega-nav-list__heading" id="vsMeganavEvents">Events</h2><ul class="vs-list vs-mega-nav-list__list vs-mega-nav-list__list" role="menu"><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/events/edinburgh-festivals" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Edinburgh's Summer Festivals </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/events/highland-games" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Highland Games </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/events/music-festivals" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Music Festivals </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link vs-mega-nav-list-item__subheading-link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/events" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> All Events </a></li></ul></nav></div><button class="btn btn-sm btn-transparent vs-button vs-button--rounded vs-button--icon-only vs-mega-nav-dropdown__close-btn d-none d-lg-block position-absolute vs-mega-nav-dropdown__close-btn d-none d-lg-block position-absolute" aria-disabled="false" type="button"><i class="fak fa-close vs-icon vs-icon--size-xs vs-icon--close vs-icon--variant-default align-self-center vs-icon--left align-self-center vs-icon--left" style padding="0" data-test="vs-icon"></i><span class="vs-button__text visually-hidden">Toggle Menu</span></button></div></div></div></li></ul></div></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-dropdown-container" data-test="vs-mega-nav-dropdown-container"><div class="vs-mega-nav-dropdown" data-test="vs-mega-nav-dropdown"><div class="btn-group"><button class="btn btn-md btn-transparent dropdown-toggle" type="button" id="__BVID__946816___BV_dropdown__" aria-expanded="false" aria-haspopup="menu"> Accommodation </button></div><ul class="dropdown-menu dropdown-menu--fallback overflow-auto" role="menu"><li role="menuitem"><div class="container-lg px-0 px-lg-075"><div class="row g-0 g-0"><div class="col-12 position-relative"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary vs-mega-nav-dropdown-container__cta-link vs-mega-nav-dropdown-container__cta-link" href="/accommodation" target="_self" tabindex="0" data-test="vs-mega-nav-dropdown-container__cta-link">All Accommodation</a><hr class="vs-mega-nav-dropdown-container__divider"><div class="vs-mega-nav-dropdown-container__columns-wrapper"><nav class="vs-mega-nav-list" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list" aria-label="vsMeganavHotelsLodgings"><h2 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-xxs vs-mega-nav-list__heading" id="vsMeganavHotelsLodgings">Hotels & Lodgings</h2><ul class="vs-list vs-mega-nav-list__list vs-mega-nav-list__list" role="menu"><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" 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target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> All Caravan & Camping </a></li></ul></nav><nav class="vs-mega-nav-list" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list" aria-label="vsMeganavSelfCatering"><h2 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-xxs vs-mega-nav-list__heading" id="vsMeganavSelfCatering">Self Catering</h2><ul class="vs-list vs-mega-nav-list__list vs-mega-nav-list__list" role="menu"><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/accommodation/self-catering/cabins-lodges-chalets" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Cabins & Lodges </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/accommodation/self-catering/cottage-holidays-accommodation" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Cottages </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item 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data-test="vs-mega-nav-list" aria-label="vsMeganavDrivinginScotland"><h2 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-xxs vs-mega-nav-list__heading" id="vsMeganavDrivinginScotland">Driving in Scotland</h2><ul class="vs-list vs-mega-nav-list__list vs-mega-nav-list__list" role="menu"><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/travel-planning/driving/vehicle-hire" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Car Hire </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/travel-planning/touring/scenic-driving-routes" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Driving Routes </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/travel-planning/driving/electric-vehicles" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Electric Vehicles </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link vs-mega-nav-list-item__subheading-link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/travel-planning/driving" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> All Driving in Scotland </a></li></ul></nav><nav class="vs-mega-nav-list" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list" aria-label="vsMeganavWhentovisit"><h2 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-xxs vs-mega-nav-list__heading" id="vsMeganavWhentovisit">When to visit</h2><ul class="vs-list vs-mega-nav-list__list vs-mega-nav-list__list" role="menu"><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/travel-planning/when-to-visit/spring" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Spring & Easter 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href="/places-to-go/countryside-breaks/beautiful" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Beauty Spots </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/cheap-budget" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Budget-Friendly Holidays </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/places-to-go/countryside-breaks" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Countryside Breaks </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/family" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Family Holidays </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" 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col-11 mt-025 mt-sm-0"><h1 class="vs-heading vs-heading--display-s" id="main-heading"> Scotland's Castle Trail </h1></div></div><div class="row"><div class="col-md-6 col-lg-5 col-xl-6 offset-lg-1 col-12"><div class="vs-rich-text-wrapper vs-rich-text-wrapper--lead"><p>With over 260 castles, stately homes and ruins, Aberdeenshire is known as 'Scotland's Castle Country.' It has more castles per acre than anywhere else in the UK, and you can discover 19 of the most famous and dramatic castles in Aberdeenshire. Get inspiration from our suggested 6-day itinerary. Look for the brown and white Castle Trail road signs which point to them.  </p></div><dl class="list-inline"><dt class="list-inline-item">Start / Finish</dt><dd class="list-inline-item">Stonehaven / Alford</dd></dl></div><div class="col-md-6 col-lg-5 col-xl-4 col-12 position-relative"><div class="vs-summary-box" data-test="vs-summary-box-list"><ul class="vs-summary-box__list list-unstyled d-flex flex-wrap p-050 p-sm-075"><li class="vs-summary-box-item position-relative" data-test="vs-summary-box-list-item" data-v-3b0e710a><div class="text-center vs-summary-box-item__label d-block position-absolute w-100" data-test="vs-summary-box-list-item-label" data-v-3b0e710a><span class="vs-summary-box-item__label-inner" data-v-3b0e710a>Days</span></div><div class="vs-summary-box-item__display position-absolute d-block text-center w-100" data-test="vs-summary-box-list-item-display" data-v-3b0e710a><span data-v-3b0e710a>6</span></div></li><li class="vs-summary-box-distance position-relative" data-test="vs-summary-box-distance-list-item" data-v-5f42d477><div class="text-center vs-summary-box-distance__label d-block position-absolute w-100" data-test="vs-summary-box-distance-list-item-label" data-v-5f42d477><span class="vs-summary-box-distance__label-inner" data-v-5f42d477>Distance</span></div><div class="vs-summary-box-distance__display position-absolute d-block text-center w-100" data-test="vs-summary-box-distance-display" data-v-5f42d477><div class="vs-summary-box-distance__display-entry" data-v-5f42d477><span class="vs-summary-box-distance__display-value" data-v-5f42d477>229</span><span class="vs-summary-box-distance__display-label" data-v-5f42d477>Miles</span></div><hr class="vs-summary-box-distance__divider" data-v-5f42d477><div class="vs-summary-box-distance__display-entry" data-v-5f42d477><span class="vs-summary-box-distance__display-value" data-v-5f42d477>366</span><span class="vs-summary-box-distance__display-label" data-v-5f42d477>km</span></div></div></li><li 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data-test="vs-accordion__item-body"><div id="dayPanel_1" class="vs-itinerary-day__panel"><div class="vs-itinerary-day__intro-content"><dl class="vs-description-list list-inline text-center justify-content-center mb-075 has-edit-button"><dt class="col list-inline-item vs-description-list__term col-auto px-0" data-v-4fb48d0e> Transport </dt><dd class="col list-inline-item vs-description-list__detail col-auto px-0" data-v-4fb48d0e><a class="btn btn-sm btn-transparent vs-button vs-button--rounded vs-button--icon-only vs-tooltip position-relative vs-tooltip position-relative" aria-disabled="false" href="#" role="button" title="Bus"><i class="fak fa-bus vs-icon vs-icon--size-xs vs-icon--bus vs-icon--variant-default align-self-center vs-icon--left align-self-center vs-icon--left" style padding="0" data-test="vs-icon"></i><span class="vs-button__text visually-hidden"><span class="visually-hidden"> Bus </span></span></a></dd><dd class="col list-inline-item vs-description-list__detail col-auto px-0" data-v-4fb48d0e><a class="btn btn-sm btn-transparent vs-button vs-button--rounded vs-button--icon-only vs-tooltip position-relative vs-tooltip position-relative" aria-disabled="false" href="#" role="button" title="Car"><i class="fak fa-car vs-icon vs-icon--size-xs vs-icon--car vs-icon--variant-default align-self-center vs-icon--left align-self-center vs-icon--left" style padding="0" data-test="vs-icon"></i><span class="vs-button__text visually-hidden"><span class="visually-hidden"> Car </span></span></a></dd><dd class="col list-inline-item vs-description-list__detail col-auto px-0" data-v-4fb48d0e><a class="btn btn-sm btn-transparent vs-button vs-button--rounded vs-button--icon-only vs-tooltip position-relative vs-tooltip position-relative" aria-disabled="false" href="#" role="button" title="Train"><i class="fak fa-train vs-icon vs-icon--size-xs vs-icon--train vs-icon--variant-default align-self-center vs-icon--left align-self-center vs-icon--left" style padding="0" data-test="vs-icon"></i><span class="vs-button__text visually-hidden"><span class="visually-hidden"> Train </span></span></a></dd><dd class="col list-inline-item vs-description-list__detail col-auto px-0" data-v-4fb48d0e><a class="btn btn-sm btn-transparent vs-button vs-button--rounded vs-button--icon-only vs-tooltip position-relative vs-tooltip position-relative" aria-disabled="false" href="#" role="button" title="Walking"><i class="fak fa-walk vs-icon vs-icon--size-xs vs-icon--walk vs-icon--variant-default align-self-center vs-icon--left align-self-center vs-icon--left" style padding="0" data-test="vs-icon"></i><span class="vs-button__text visually-hidden"><span class="visually-hidden"> Walking </span></span></a></dd></dl><p>There are plenty of castles near <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/places-to-go/aberdeen" target="_self" tabindex="0">Aberdeen</a>, so you can easily base yourself in the city for your first day on the trail, which takes you to the impressive ruins of Dunnottar Castle, on to the fairytale Crathes Castle and finishes at Drum Castle, a fine Jacobean mansion house.</p></div><ul class="list-unstyled"><li class="vs-itinerary-stop" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop"><div class="border"><div class="d-flex justify-content-start align-items-top" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-heading"><div class="position-relative"><i class="fak fa-map-marker-filled vs-icon vs-icon--size-xl vs-icon--map-marker-filled vs-icon--variant-tertiary" style data-test="vs-icon"></i><span class="map-marker__count" aria-hidden="true" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-marker">1</span></div><h3 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-s vs-itinerary-stop__title ms-100 mt-0">Dunnottar Castle <span class="vs-heading__sub-heading vs-heading__sub-heading--s">Stonehaven</span></h3></div><figure class="vs-image-with-caption" data-test="vs-image-with-caption" latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. Alternatively, you can head to our YouTube channel to see more great videos of Scotland." cookie-link-text="Manage cookie settings"><div class="vs-image-with-caption__image-wrapper"><img class="low-res-img" src="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/03/27/dunnottar-castle" srcset="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/03/27/dunnottar-castle?size=xs 300w, /binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/03/27/dunnottar-castle?size=sm 600w, /binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/03/27/dunnottar-castle?size=md 1200w, /binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/03/27/dunnottar-castle?size=lg 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 75vw, 100vw" loading="lazy" alt style="background-image:url(https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/03/27/dunnottar-castle?size=xxs);" low-res-image="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/03/27/dunnottar-castle?size=xxs"><button class="btn btn-md btn-transparent vs-button vs-button--animated vs-button--rounded vs-toggle-btn vs-toggle-btn" aria-disabled="false" type="button" data-test="vs-toggle-btn" aria-controls aria-expanded="false" img-src><span class="vs-button__text"><span class="visually-hidden">Toggle caption information</span><i class="fak fa-circle-info vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--circle-info vs-icon--variant-default fa-duotone fa-icon-colours fa-icon-colours" style data-test="vs-icon"></i></span></button></div><figcaption class="vs-image-with-caption__captions"><div class="vs-image-with-caption__caption-wrapper" id><div data-test="vs-caption" class="vs-caption vs-caption--fullwidth vs-caption--left vs-caption--bold"><div class="container"><div class="row justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start"><div class="col order-2 order-sm-1 align-self-center"><div class="vs-caption__caption-info"><p class="vs-caption__image-caption"> Dunnottar Castle </p><p class="vs-caption__image-credit"> © VisitScotland / Kenny Lam </p></div></div></div></div></div></div></figcaption></figure><div class="vs-itinerary-tips position-relative my-175"><div class="vs-itinerary-tips__text"><div><strong>Disney connections</strong><p>Dunnottar Castle is also said to be the inspiration for the DunBroch family home in Disney Pixar's <em>Brave</em>. </p></div></div><div class="vs-itinerary-tips__svg position-absolute"></div></div><p>The well-preserved ruins of Dunnottar Castle are perched on a dramatic cliff some 160 ft above the North Sea. This once impregnable fortress was visited by legendary historic figures including William Wallace, Mary Queen of Scots, Oliver Cromwell and, in more recent times, Mel Gibson in Franco Zeffirelli's 1991 film, <em>Hamlet</em>.</p><p>If you're lucky, you may even see puffins or dolphins from the castle ramparts.</p> <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary d-inline-block mb-100 d-inline-block mb-100" href="/info/see-do/dunnottar-castle-p245751" target="_self" tabindex="0"> Explore Dunnottar Castle </a><div class="vs-itinerary-stop__details-container" data-chromatic="ignore"><div class="vs-itinerary-stop__address" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-address"><div class="vs-address" data-test="vs-address"><i class="fak fa-map-marker vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--map-marker vs-icon--variant-default vs-address__map-marker me-050 vs-address__map-marker me-050" style data-test="vs-icon"></i><address class="vs-address__address-box"><span>Dunnottar Castle,</span><span>Stonehaven,</span><span>AB39 2TL </span></address></div></div></div><div class="vs-icon-list" data-test="vs-icon-list"><div class="vs-icon-list__title">Key facilities</div><ul class="vs-icon-list__list mb-0"><li class="vs-icon-list__item" data-test="vs-icon-list__item"><i class="fak fa-facility-parking vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--facility-parking vs-icon--variant-default d-block mx-auto d-block mx-auto" style data-test="vs-icon"></i> Parking</li><li class="vs-icon-list__item" data-test="vs-icon-list__item"><i class="fak fa-public-transport vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--public-transport vs-icon--variant-default d-block mx-auto d-block mx-auto" style data-test="vs-icon"></i> On Public Transport Route</li><li class="vs-icon-list__item" data-test="vs-icon-list__item"><i class="fak fa-facility-petswelcom vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--facility-petswelcom vs-icon--variant-default d-block mx-auto d-block mx-auto" style data-test="vs-icon"></i> Pets Welcome</li></ul></div></div></li><li class="vs-itinerary-stop" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop"><div class="border"><div class="d-flex justify-content-start align-items-top" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-heading"><div class="position-relative"><i class="fak fa-map-marker-filled vs-icon vs-icon--size-xl vs-icon--map-marker-filled vs-icon--variant-tertiary" style data-test="vs-icon"></i><span class="map-marker__count" aria-hidden="true" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-marker">2</span></div><h3 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-s vs-itinerary-stop__title ms-100 mt-0">Crathes Castle <span class="vs-heading__sub-heading vs-heading__sub-heading--s">Banchory</span></h3></div><figure class="vs-image-with-caption" data-test="vs-image-with-caption" latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. 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Inside, spiral staircases lead to rooms famous for their Jacobean painted ceilings and resident ghost, the Green Lady. Outside, the gardens feature large yew hedges and a colourful double herbaceous border. The wider estate offers six separate walking trails to enjoy, as well as a Go Ape! treetop adventure park and children's adventure playground.</p> <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary d-inline-block mb-100 d-inline-block mb-100" href="/info/see-do/crathes-castle-garden-estate-p254191" target="_self" tabindex="0"> Find out more about Crathes Castle </a><div class="vs-itinerary-stop__details-container" data-chromatic="ignore"><div class="vs-itinerary-stop__address" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-address"><div class="vs-address" data-test="vs-address"><i class="fak fa-map-marker vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--map-marker vs-icon--variant-default vs-address__map-marker me-050 vs-address__map-marker me-050" style data-test="vs-icon"></i><address class="vs-address__address-box"><span>Crathes Castle,</span><span>Crathes,</span><span>Banchory,</span><span>AB31 5QJ </span></address></div></div></div><div class="vs-icon-list" data-test="vs-icon-list"><div class="vs-icon-list__title">Key facilities</div><ul class="vs-icon-list__list mb-0"><li class="vs-icon-list__item" data-test="vs-icon-list__item"><i class="fak fa-facility-parking vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--facility-parking vs-icon--variant-default d-block mx-auto d-block mx-auto" style data-test="vs-icon"></i> Parking</li><li class="vs-icon-list__item" data-test="vs-icon-list__item"><i class="fak fa-facility-accessparkdrop vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--facility-accessparkdrop vs-icon--variant-default d-block mx-auto d-block mx-auto" style data-test="vs-icon"></i> Accessible Parking Or Drop-off Point</li><li class="vs-icon-list__item" data-test="vs-icon-list__item"><i class="fak fa-cafe vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--cafe vs-icon--variant-default d-block mx-auto d-block mx-auto" style data-test="vs-icon"></i> Cafe or Restaurant</li></ul></div></div></li><li class="vs-itinerary-stop" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop"><div class="border"><div class="d-flex justify-content-start align-items-top" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-heading"><div class="position-relative"><i class="fak fa-map-marker-filled vs-icon vs-icon--size-xl vs-icon--map-marker-filled vs-icon--variant-tertiary" style data-test="vs-icon"></i><span class="map-marker__count" aria-hidden="true" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-marker">3</span></div><h3 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-s vs-itinerary-stop__title ms-100 mt-0">Drum Castle <span class="vs-heading__sub-heading vs-heading__sub-heading--s">Banchory</span></h3></div><figure class="vs-image-with-caption" data-test="vs-image-with-caption" latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. 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Superb furniture and paintings are on display while the estate's woodland trails and exceptional walled rose garden are well worth exploring.</p> <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary d-inline-block mb-100 d-inline-block mb-100" href="/info/see-do/drum-castle-garden-estate-p254211" target="_self" tabindex="0"> Find out more about Drum Castle </a><div class="vs-itinerary-stop__details-container" data-chromatic="ignore"><div class="vs-itinerary-stop__address" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-address"><div class="vs-address" data-test="vs-address"><i class="fak fa-map-marker vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--map-marker vs-icon--variant-default vs-address__map-marker me-050 vs-address__map-marker me-050" style data-test="vs-icon"></i><address class="vs-address__address-box"><span>Drum Castle,</span><span>Drumoak,</span><span>Banchory,</span><span>AB31 5EY </span></address></div></div></div><div class="vs-icon-list" data-test="vs-icon-list"><div class="vs-icon-list__title">Key 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vs-heading--heading-xxs d-none vs-accordion-item__title d-lg-block" data-test="vs-accordion__item-title"><span class="vs-itinerary-day__header"><span class="vs-itinerary-day__title">Day 2</span><span class="vs-itinerary-day__sub-heading">Sauchen, Tarves & Methlick</span></span></h2></div><div class="card-body vs-accordion-item__panel d-lg-block" id="itinerary-day-2" data-test="vs-accordion__item-body"><div id="dayPanel_2" class="vs-itinerary-day__panel"><div class="vs-itinerary-day__intro-content"><dl class="vs-description-list list-inline text-center justify-content-center mb-075 has-edit-button"><dt class="col list-inline-item vs-description-list__term col-auto px-0" data-v-4fb48d0e> Transport </dt><dd class="col list-inline-item vs-description-list__detail col-auto px-0" data-v-4fb48d0e><a class="btn btn-sm btn-transparent vs-button vs-button--rounded vs-button--icon-only vs-tooltip position-relative vs-tooltip position-relative" aria-disabled="false" href="#" role="button" title="Car"><i class="fak fa-car vs-icon vs-icon--size-xs vs-icon--car vs-icon--variant-default align-self-center vs-icon--left align-self-center vs-icon--left" style padding="0" data-test="vs-icon"></i><span class="vs-button__text visually-hidden"><span class="visually-hidden"> Car </span></span></a></dd><dd class="col list-inline-item vs-description-list__detail col-auto px-0" data-v-4fb48d0e><a class="btn btn-sm btn-transparent vs-button vs-button--rounded vs-button--icon-only vs-tooltip position-relative vs-tooltip position-relative" aria-disabled="false" href="#" role="button" title="Walking"><i class="fak fa-walk vs-icon vs-icon--size-xs vs-icon--walk vs-icon--variant-default align-self-center vs-icon--left align-self-center vs-icon--left" style padding="0" data-test="vs-icon"></i><span class="vs-button__text visually-hidden"><span class="visually-hidden"> Walking </span></span></a></dd></dl><p>Day two on the trail takes you west and north of Aberdeen. Head to Castle Fraser and enjoy the splendid interiors of this grand castle before travelling north through the beautiful Grampian countryside to Tolquhon Castle and on to Haddo House, an elegant mansion house.</p></div><ul class="list-unstyled"><li class="vs-itinerary-stop" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop"><div class="border"><div class="d-flex justify-content-start align-items-top" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-heading"><div class="position-relative"><i class="fak fa-map-marker-filled vs-icon vs-icon--size-xl vs-icon--map-marker-filled vs-icon--variant-tertiary" style data-test="vs-icon"></i><span class="map-marker__count" aria-hidden="true" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-marker">4</span></div><h3 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-s vs-itinerary-stop__title ms-100 mt-0">Castle Fraser <span class="vs-heading__sub-heading vs-heading__sub-heading--s">Kemnay</span></h3></div><figure class="vs-image-with-caption" data-test="vs-image-with-caption" latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. Alternatively, you can head to our YouTube channel to see more great videos of Scotland." cookie-link-text="Manage cookie settings"><div class="vs-image-with-caption__image-wrapper"><img class="low-res-img" src="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/Castle_Fraser_1775412212.jpg" srcset="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/Castle_Fraser_1775412212.jpg?size=xs 300w, /wsimgs/Castle_Fraser_1775412212.jpg?size=sm 600w, /wsimgs/Castle_Fraser_1775412212.jpg?size=md 1200w, /wsimgs/Castle_Fraser_1775412212.jpg?size=lg 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 75vw, 100vw" loading="lazy" alt style="background-image:url(https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/Castle_Fraser_1775412212.jpg?size=xxs);" low-res-image="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/Castle_Fraser_1775412212.jpg?size=xxs"><button class="btn btn-md btn-transparent vs-button vs-button--animated vs-button--rounded vs-toggle-btn vs-toggle-btn" aria-disabled="false" type="button" data-test="vs-toggle-btn" aria-controls aria-expanded="false" img-src><span class="vs-button__text"><span class="visually-hidden">Toggle caption information</span><i class="fak fa-circle-info vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--circle-info vs-icon--variant-default fa-duotone fa-icon-colours fa-icon-colours" style data-test="vs-icon"></i></span></button></div><figcaption class="vs-image-with-caption__captions"><div class="vs-image-with-caption__caption-wrapper" id><div data-test="vs-caption" class="vs-caption vs-caption--fullwidth vs-caption--left vs-caption--bold"><div class="container"><div class="row justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start"><div class="col order-2 order-sm-1 align-self-center"><div class="vs-caption__caption-info"><p class="vs-caption__image-caption"> Castle Fraser, Garden & Estate </p></div></div></div></div></div></div></figcaption></figure><div class="vs-itinerary-tips position-relative my-175"><div class="vs-itinerary-tips__text"><div><strong>Don't miss</strong><p>Visit the tearoom and enjoy homebaked cakes in the ambience of the 19th century castle kitchen, before browsing the shop.</p></div></div><div class="vs-itinerary-tips__svg position-absolute"></div></div><p>About 16 miles west of Aberdeen, near Sauchen, stands Castle Fraser, one of the grandest castles of Mar. This magnificent building contains an evocative Great Hall, fine furniture and paintings. Enjoy the beautiful secluded walled garden, extensive woodland walks with fine views of the castle plus a children's adventure playground.</p> <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary d-inline-block mb-100 d-inline-block mb-100" href="/info/see-do/castle-fraser-garden-estate-p248311" target="_self" tabindex="0"> Find out more about Castle Fraser </a><div class="vs-itinerary-stop__details-container" data-chromatic="ignore"><div class="vs-itinerary-stop__address" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-address"><div class="vs-address" data-test="vs-address"><i class="fak fa-map-marker vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--map-marker vs-icon--variant-default vs-address__map-marker me-050 vs-address__map-marker me-050" style data-test="vs-icon"></i><address class="vs-address__address-box"><span>Sauchen,</span><span>Kemnay,</span><span>AB51 7LD </span></address></div></div></div><div class="vs-icon-list" data-test="vs-icon-list"><div class="vs-icon-list__title">Key facilities</div><ul class="vs-icon-list__list mb-0"><li class="vs-icon-list__item" data-test="vs-icon-list__item"><i class="fak fa-facility-parking vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--facility-parking vs-icon--variant-default d-block mx-auto d-block mx-auto" style data-test="vs-icon"></i> Parking</li><li class="vs-icon-list__item" data-test="vs-icon-list__item"><i class="fak fa-facility-petswelcom vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--facility-petswelcom vs-icon--variant-default d-block mx-auto d-block mx-auto" style data-test="vs-icon"></i> Pets Welcome</li><li class="vs-icon-list__item" data-test="vs-icon-list__item"><i class="fak fa-facility-accessparkdrop vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--facility-accessparkdrop vs-icon--variant-default d-block mx-auto d-block mx-auto" style data-test="vs-icon"></i> Accessible Parking Or Drop-off Point</li><li class="vs-icon-list__item" data-test="vs-icon-list__item"><i class="fak fa-cafe vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--cafe vs-icon--variant-default d-block mx-auto d-block mx-auto" style data-test="vs-icon"></i> Cafe or Restaurant</li></ul></div></div></li><li class="vs-itinerary-stop" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop"><div class="border"><div class="d-flex justify-content-start align-items-top" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-heading"><div class="position-relative"><i class="fak fa-map-marker-filled vs-icon vs-icon--size-xl vs-icon--map-marker-filled vs-icon--variant-tertiary" style data-test="vs-icon"></i><span class="map-marker__count" aria-hidden="true" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-marker">5</span></div><h3 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-s vs-itinerary-stop__title ms-100 mt-0">Tolquhon Castle <span class="vs-heading__sub-heading vs-heading__sub-heading--s">Pitmedden</span></h3></div><figure class="vs-image-with-caption" data-test="vs-image-with-caption" latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. Alternatively, you can head to our YouTube channel to see more great videos of Scotland." cookie-link-text="Manage cookie settings"><div class="vs-image-with-caption__image-wrapper"><img class="low-res-img" src="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/tcpu171208002.jpg" srcset="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/tcpu171208002.jpg?size=xs 300w, /wsimgs/tcpu171208002.jpg?size=sm 600w, /wsimgs/tcpu171208002.jpg?size=md 1200w, /wsimgs/tcpu171208002.jpg?size=lg 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 75vw, 100vw" loading="lazy" alt style="background-image:url(https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/tcpu171208002.jpg?size=xxs);" low-res-image="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/tcpu171208002.jpg?size=xxs"><button class="btn btn-md btn-transparent vs-button vs-button--animated vs-button--rounded vs-toggle-btn vs-toggle-btn" aria-disabled="false" type="button" data-test="vs-toggle-btn" aria-controls aria-expanded="false" img-src><span class="vs-button__text"><span class="visually-hidden">Toggle caption information</span><i class="fak fa-circle-info vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--circle-info vs-icon--variant-default fa-duotone fa-icon-colours fa-icon-colours" style data-test="vs-icon"></i></span></button></div><figcaption class="vs-image-with-caption__captions"><div class="vs-image-with-caption__caption-wrapper" id><div data-test="vs-caption" class="vs-caption vs-caption--fullwidth vs-caption--left vs-caption--bold"><div class="container"><div class="row justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start"><div class="col order-2 order-sm-1 align-self-center"><div class="vs-caption__caption-info"><p class="vs-caption__image-caption"> Tolquhon Castle </p></div></div></div></div></div></div></figcaption></figure><p>Described as one of the most beautiful castles in Scotland, Tolquhon Castle is an impressive ruin located just outside of Oldmeldrum, near Pitmedden. Admire the intricate carvings and fine detailing across the castle, explore inside the ruined walls, and see if you can find the secret compartment above the laird's quarters, where he hid his valuables. As you wander around the extensive castle grounds, look for the initials TL (Thomas Leiper) on the exterior of the main house - it was rare for a medieval architect to sign his work like this in these times.</p> <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary d-inline-block mb-100 d-inline-block mb-100" href="/info/see-do/tolquhon-castle-p248701" target="_self" tabindex="0"> Step back in time at Tolquhon Castle </a><div class="vs-itinerary-stop__details-container" data-chromatic="ignore"><div class="vs-itinerary-stop__address" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-address"><div class="vs-address" data-test="vs-address"><i class="fak fa-map-marker vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--map-marker vs-icon--variant-default vs-address__map-marker me-050 vs-address__map-marker me-050" style data-test="vs-icon"></i><address class="vs-address__address-box"><span>Tarves,</span><span>Pitmedden,</span><span>AB41 7LP </span></address></div></div></div></div></li><li class="vs-itinerary-stop" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop"><div class="border"><div class="d-flex justify-content-start align-items-top" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-heading"><div class="position-relative"><i class="fak fa-map-marker-filled vs-icon vs-icon--size-xl vs-icon--map-marker-filled vs-icon--variant-tertiary" style data-test="vs-icon"></i><span class="map-marker__count" aria-hidden="true" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-marker">6</span></div><h3 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-s vs-itinerary-stop__title ms-100 mt-0">Haddo House <span class="vs-heading__sub-heading vs-heading__sub-heading--s">Pitmedden</span></h3></div><figure class="vs-image-with-caption" data-test="vs-image-with-caption" latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. Alternatively, you can head to our YouTube channel to see more great videos of Scotland." cookie-link-text="Manage cookie settings"><div class="vs-image-with-caption__image-wrapper"><img class="low-res-img" src="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/Haddo_177692012.jpg" srcset="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/Haddo_177692012.jpg?size=xs 300w, /wsimgs/Haddo_177692012.jpg?size=sm 600w, /wsimgs/Haddo_177692012.jpg?size=md 1200w, /wsimgs/Haddo_177692012.jpg?size=lg 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 75vw, 100vw" loading="lazy" alt style="background-image:url(https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/Haddo_177692012.jpg?size=xxs);" low-res-image="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/Haddo_177692012.jpg?size=xxs"><button class="btn btn-md btn-transparent vs-button vs-button--animated vs-button--rounded vs-toggle-btn vs-toggle-btn" aria-disabled="false" type="button" data-test="vs-toggle-btn" aria-controls aria-expanded="false" img-src><span class="vs-button__text"><span class="visually-hidden">Toggle caption information</span><i class="fak fa-circle-info vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--circle-info vs-icon--variant-default fa-duotone fa-icon-colours fa-icon-colours" style data-test="vs-icon"></i></span></button></div><figcaption class="vs-image-with-caption__captions"><div class="vs-image-with-caption__caption-wrapper" id><div data-test="vs-caption" class="vs-caption vs-caption--fullwidth vs-caption--left vs-caption--bold"><div class="container"><div class="row justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start"><div class="col order-2 order-sm-1 align-self-center"><div class="vs-caption__caption-info"><p class="vs-caption__image-caption"> Haddo House </p></div></div></div></div></div></div></figcaption></figure><p>Haddo House near Methlick is an elegant mansion house boasting sumptuous Victorian interiors beneath a crisp Georgian exterior. Noted for fine furniture and paintings, including artworks by Sir Thomas Lawrence and James Giles, the historic home designed by William Adam also has a terraced garden. Explore the grounds and adjacent country park with its lakes, walks and monuments.</p> <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary d-inline-block mb-100 d-inline-block mb-100" href="/info/see-do/haddo-house-p250431" target="_self" tabindex="0"> Find out more about Haddo House </a><div class="vs-itinerary-stop__details-container" data-chromatic="ignore"><div class="vs-itinerary-stop__address" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-address"><div class="vs-address" data-test="vs-address"><i class="fak fa-map-marker vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--map-marker vs-icon--variant-default vs-address__map-marker me-050 vs-address__map-marker me-050" style data-test="vs-icon"></i><address class="vs-address__address-box"><span>Haddo House,</span><span>Methlick,</span><span>Pitmedden,</span><span>AB41 7EQ </span></address></div></div></div><div class="vs-icon-list" data-test="vs-icon-list"><div class="vs-icon-list__title">Key facilities</div><ul class="vs-icon-list__list mb-0"><li class="vs-icon-list__item" data-test="vs-icon-list__item"><i class="fak fa-facility-parking vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--facility-parking vs-icon--variant-default d-block mx-auto d-block mx-auto" style data-test="vs-icon"></i> Parking</li><li class="vs-icon-list__item" data-test="vs-icon-list__item"><i class="fak fa-facility-accessparkdrop vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--facility-accessparkdrop vs-icon--variant-default d-block mx-auto d-block mx-auto" style data-test="vs-icon"></i> Accessible Parking Or Drop-off Point</li><li class="vs-icon-list__item" data-test="vs-icon-list__item"><i class="fak fa-cafe vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--cafe vs-icon--variant-default d-block mx-auto d-block mx-auto" style data-test="vs-icon"></i> Cafe or Restaurant</li></ul></div></div><div class="vs-itinerary-border-overlap__wrapper d-flex d-sm-inline-flex flex-column justify-content-start border-left"><a class="btn btn-md btn-secondary vs-button vs-button--animated vs-button--rounded button-flex mb-075 mb-075" 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</span></a></div></li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="vs-itinerary-day"><div class="container"><div class="row"><div class="col"><div class="card vs-accordion-item vs-accordion-item__responsive vs-itinerary-day__list-item" data-test="vs-accordion__item"><div class="card-header vs-accordion-item__card-header" data-test="vs-accordion__item-header"><button class="btn btn-md btn-transparent vs-button vs-accordion-toggle clearfix d-lg-none vs-accordion-toggle clearfix d-lg-none" aria-disabled="false" type="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-haspopup="true" aria-controls="itinerary-day-3"><span class="vs-button__text"><span class="vs-accordion-toggle__text"><span class="vs-itinerary-day__header"><span class="vs-itinerary-day__title">Day 3</span><span class="vs-itinerary-day__sub-heading">Turriff, Delgaty & Fraserburgh</span></span></span><span class="vs-accordion-toggle__icon"><i class="fak fa-chevron vs-icon vs-icon--size-lg vs-icon--chevron vs-icon--variant-default vs-itinerary-day__toggle-button vs-itinerary-day__toggle-button" style padding="3" data-test="vs-icon"></i></span></span></button><h2 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-xxs d-none vs-accordion-item__title d-lg-block" data-test="vs-accordion__item-title"><span class="vs-itinerary-day__header"><span class="vs-itinerary-day__title">Day 3</span><span class="vs-itinerary-day__sub-heading">Turriff, Delgaty & Fraserburgh</span></span></h2></div><div class="card-body vs-accordion-item__panel d-lg-block" id="itinerary-day-3" data-test="vs-accordion__item-body" style="display:none;"><div id="dayPanel_3" class="vs-itinerary-day__panel"><div class="vs-itinerary-day__intro-content"><dl class="vs-description-list list-inline text-center justify-content-center mb-075 has-edit-button"><dt class="col list-inline-item vs-description-list__term col-auto px-0" data-v-4fb48d0e> Transport </dt><dd class="col list-inline-item vs-description-list__detail col-auto px-0" data-v-4fb48d0e><a class="btn btn-sm btn-transparent vs-button vs-button--rounded vs-button--icon-only vs-tooltip position-relative vs-tooltip position-relative" aria-disabled="false" href="#" role="button" title="Car"><i class="fak fa-car vs-icon vs-icon--size-xs vs-icon--car vs-icon--variant-default align-self-center vs-icon--left align-self-center vs-icon--left" style padding="0" data-test="vs-icon"></i><span class="vs-button__text visually-hidden"><span class="visually-hidden"> Car </span></span></a></dd><dd class="col list-inline-item vs-description-list__detail col-auto px-0" data-v-4fb48d0e><a class="btn btn-sm btn-transparent vs-button vs-button--rounded vs-button--icon-only vs-tooltip position-relative vs-tooltip position-relative" aria-disabled="false" href="#" role="button" title="Public transport"><i class="fak fa-public-transport vs-icon vs-icon--size-xs vs-icon--public-transport vs-icon--variant-default align-self-center vs-icon--left align-self-center vs-icon--left" style padding="0" data-test="vs-icon"></i><span class="vs-button__text visually-hidden"><span class="visually-hidden"> Public transport </span></span></a></dd><dd class="col list-inline-item vs-description-list__detail col-auto px-0" data-v-4fb48d0e><a class="btn btn-sm btn-transparent vs-button vs-button--rounded vs-button--icon-only vs-tooltip position-relative vs-tooltip position-relative" aria-disabled="false" href="#" role="button" title="Walking"><i class="fak fa-walk vs-icon vs-icon--size-xs vs-icon--walk vs-icon--variant-default align-self-center vs-icon--left align-self-center vs-icon--left" style padding="0" data-test="vs-icon"></i><span class="vs-button__text visually-hidden"><span class="visually-hidden"> Walking </span></span></a></dd></dl><p>On the third day of your tour you'll travel from Aberdeen to <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/info/towns-villages/fraserburgh-p238061" target="_self" tabindex="0" title="Fraserburgh">Fraserburgh</a>, located on the glittering Moray Firth coastline. Stops include Fyvie Castle, where you can see a treasure trove of fascinating objects; Delgatie Castle, which boasts magnificent painted ceilings;  and Kinnaird Head Castle, home to the Museum of Scottish Lighthouses.</p></div><ul class="list-unstyled"><li class="vs-itinerary-stop" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop"><div class="border"><div class="d-flex justify-content-start align-items-top" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-heading"><div class="position-relative"><i class="fak fa-map-marker-filled vs-icon vs-icon--size-xl vs-icon--map-marker-filled vs-icon--variant-tertiary" style data-test="vs-icon"></i><span class="map-marker__count" aria-hidden="true" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-marker">7</span></div><h3 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-s vs-itinerary-stop__title ms-100 mt-0">Fyvie Castle <span class="vs-heading__sub-heading vs-heading__sub-heading--s">Turriff</span></h3></div><figure class="vs-image-with-caption" data-test="vs-image-with-caption" latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. Alternatively, you can head to our YouTube channel to see more great videos of Scotland." cookie-link-text="Manage cookie settings"><div class="vs-image-with-caption__image-wrapper"><img class="low-res-img" src="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/Fyvie_1642726869.jpg" srcset="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/Fyvie_1642726869.jpg?size=xs 300w, /wsimgs/Fyvie_1642726869.jpg?size=sm 600w, /wsimgs/Fyvie_1642726869.jpg?size=md 1200w, /wsimgs/Fyvie_1642726869.jpg?size=lg 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 75vw, 100vw" loading="lazy" alt style="background-image:url(https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/Fyvie_1642726869.jpg?size=xxs);" low-res-image="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/Fyvie_1642726869.jpg?size=xxs"><button class="btn btn-md btn-transparent vs-button vs-button--animated vs-button--rounded vs-toggle-btn vs-toggle-btn" aria-disabled="false" type="button" data-test="vs-toggle-btn" aria-controls aria-expanded="false" img-src><span class="vs-button__text"><span class="visually-hidden">Toggle caption information</span><i class="fak fa-circle-info vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--circle-info vs-icon--variant-default fa-duotone fa-icon-colours fa-icon-colours" style data-test="vs-icon"></i></span></button></div><figcaption class="vs-image-with-caption__captions"><div class="vs-image-with-caption__caption-wrapper" id><div data-test="vs-caption" class="vs-caption vs-caption--fullwidth vs-caption--left vs-caption--bold"><div class="container"><div class="row justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start"><div class="col order-2 order-sm-1 align-self-center"><div class="vs-caption__caption-info"><p class="vs-caption__image-caption"> Fyvie Castle, Garden & Estate </p></div></div></div></div></div></div></figcaption></figure><p>Fyvie is an outstanding example of Scottish baronial architecture. Begun as a simple castle in the 13th century, five powerful families each added significantly to it until it reached its present form. Inside, the magnificent sweeping staircase is the most dramatic feature while many treasures are on display including a superb collection of arms, armour and paintings. You can also stroll around the loch or visit the racquets court and bowling alley.</p> <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary d-inline-block mb-100 d-inline-block mb-100" href="/info/see-do/fyvie-castle-garden-estate-p248321" target="_self" tabindex="0"> Find out more about Fyvie Castle </a><div class="vs-itinerary-stop__details-container" data-chromatic="ignore"><div class="vs-itinerary-stop__address" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-address"><div class="vs-address" data-test="vs-address"><i class="fak fa-map-marker vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--map-marker vs-icon--variant-default vs-address__map-marker me-050 vs-address__map-marker me-050" style data-test="vs-icon"></i><address class="vs-address__address-box"><span>Fyvie,</span><span>Turriff,</span><span>AB53 8JS </span></address></div></div></div><div class="vs-icon-list" data-test="vs-icon-list"><div class="vs-icon-list__title">Key facilities</div><ul class="vs-icon-list__list mb-0"><li class="vs-icon-list__item" data-test="vs-icon-list__item"><i class="fak fa-facility-parking vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--facility-parking vs-icon--variant-default d-block mx-auto d-block mx-auto" style data-test="vs-icon"></i> Parking</li><li class="vs-icon-list__item" data-test="vs-icon-list__item"><i class="fak fa-facility-accessparkdrop vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--facility-accessparkdrop vs-icon--variant-default d-block mx-auto d-block mx-auto" style data-test="vs-icon"></i> Accessible Parking Or Drop-off Point</li><li class="vs-icon-list__item" data-test="vs-icon-list__item"><i class="fak fa-accessible-toilet vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--accessible-toilet vs-icon--variant-default d-block mx-auto d-block mx-auto" style data-test="vs-icon"></i> Accessible toilets</li><li class="vs-icon-list__item" data-test="vs-icon-list__item"><i class="fak fa-cafe vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--cafe vs-icon--variant-default d-block mx-auto d-block mx-auto" style data-test="vs-icon"></i> Cafe or Restaurant</li></ul></div></div></li><li class="vs-itinerary-stop" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop"><div class="border"><div class="d-flex justify-content-start align-items-top" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-heading"><div class="position-relative"><i class="fak fa-map-marker-filled vs-icon vs-icon--size-xl vs-icon--map-marker-filled vs-icon--variant-tertiary" style data-test="vs-icon"></i><span class="map-marker__count" aria-hidden="true" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-marker">8</span></div><h3 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-s vs-itinerary-stop__title ms-100 mt-0">Delgatie Castle <span class="vs-heading__sub-heading vs-heading__sub-heading--s">Turriff</span></h3></div><figure class="vs-image-with-caption" data-test="vs-image-with-caption" latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. Alternatively, you can head to our YouTube channel to see more great videos of Scotland." cookie-link-text="Manage cookie settings"><div class="vs-image-with-caption__image-wrapper"><img class="low-res-img" src="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/04/16/delgatie-castle.jpg" srcset="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/04/16/delgatie-castle.jpg?size=xs 300w, /binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/04/16/delgatie-castle.jpg?size=sm 600w, /binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/04/16/delgatie-castle.jpg?size=md 1200w, /binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/04/16/delgatie-castle.jpg?size=lg 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 75vw, 100vw" loading="lazy" alt style="background-image:url(https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/04/16/delgatie-castle.jpg?size=xxs);" low-res-image="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/04/16/delgatie-castle.jpg?size=xxs"><button class="btn btn-md btn-transparent vs-button vs-button--animated vs-button--rounded vs-toggle-btn vs-toggle-btn" aria-disabled="false" type="button" data-test="vs-toggle-btn" aria-controls aria-expanded="false" img-src><span class="vs-button__text"><span class="visually-hidden">Toggle caption information</span><i class="fak fa-circle-info vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--circle-info vs-icon--variant-default fa-duotone fa-icon-colours fa-icon-colours" style data-test="vs-icon"></i></span></button></div><figcaption class="vs-image-with-caption__captions"><div class="vs-image-with-caption__caption-wrapper" id><div data-test="vs-caption" class="vs-caption vs-caption--fullwidth vs-caption--left vs-caption--bold"><div class="container"><div class="row justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start"><div class="col order-2 order-sm-1 align-self-center"><div class="vs-caption__caption-info"><p class="vs-caption__image-caption"> Delgatie Castle </p></div></div></div></div></div></div></figcaption></figure><p>The castle dates from the 11th century and is steeped in Scottish history yet still has a surprising lived-in atmosphere. It has some of the finest painted ceilings in Scotland and also boasts an award-winning restaurant and coffee shop.</p> <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary d-inline-block mb-100 d-inline-block mb-100" href="/info/see-do/delgatie-castle-trust-p248291" target="_self" tabindex="0"> Find out more about Delgatie Castle </a><div class="vs-itinerary-stop__details-container" data-chromatic="ignore"><div class="vs-itinerary-stop__address" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-address"><div class="vs-address" data-test="vs-address"><i class="fak fa-map-marker vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--map-marker vs-icon--variant-default vs-address__map-marker me-050 vs-address__map-marker me-050" style data-test="vs-icon"></i><address class="vs-address__address-box"><span>Delgatie Castle,</span><span>Delgatie,</span><span>Turriff,</span><span>AB53 5TD </span></address></div></div></div><div class="vs-icon-list" data-test="vs-icon-list"><div class="vs-icon-list__title">Key facilities</div><ul class="vs-icon-list__list mb-0"><li class="vs-icon-list__item" data-test="vs-icon-list__item"><i class="fak fa-facility-parking vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--facility-parking vs-icon--variant-default d-block mx-auto d-block mx-auto" style data-test="vs-icon"></i> Parking</li><li class="vs-icon-list__item" data-test="vs-icon-list__item"><i class="fak fa-public-transport vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--public-transport vs-icon--variant-default d-block mx-auto d-block mx-auto" style data-test="vs-icon"></i> On Public Transport Route</li><li class="vs-icon-list__item" data-test="vs-icon-list__item"><i class="fak fa-facility-accessparkdrop vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--facility-accessparkdrop vs-icon--variant-default d-block mx-auto d-block mx-auto" style data-test="vs-icon"></i> Accessible Parking Or Drop-off Point</li><li class="vs-icon-list__item" data-test="vs-icon-list__item"><i class="fak fa-accessible-toilet vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--accessible-toilet vs-icon--variant-default d-block mx-auto d-block mx-auto" style data-test="vs-icon"></i> Accessible toilets</li><li class="vs-icon-list__item" data-test="vs-icon-list__item"><i class="fak fa-facility-wifi vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--facility-wifi vs-icon--variant-default d-block mx-auto d-block mx-auto" style data-test="vs-icon"></i> WiFi</li><li class="vs-icon-list__item" data-test="vs-icon-list__item"><i class="fak fa-cafe vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--cafe vs-icon--variant-default d-block mx-auto d-block mx-auto" style data-test="vs-icon"></i> Cafe or Restaurant</li></ul></div></div></li><li class="vs-itinerary-stop" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop"><div class="border"><div class="d-flex justify-content-start align-items-top" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-heading"><div class="position-relative"><i class="fak fa-map-marker-filled vs-icon vs-icon--size-xl vs-icon--map-marker-filled vs-icon--variant-tertiary" style data-test="vs-icon"></i><span class="map-marker__count" aria-hidden="true" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-marker">9</span></div><h3 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-s vs-itinerary-stop__title ms-100 mt-0">Kinnaird Head Castle <span class="vs-heading__sub-heading vs-heading__sub-heading--s">Fraserburgh</span></h3></div><figure class="vs-image-with-caption" data-test="vs-image-with-caption" latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. Alternatively, you can head to our YouTube channel to see more great videos of Scotland." cookie-link-text="Manage cookie settings"><div class="vs-image-with-caption__image-wrapper"><img class="low-res-img" src="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/kin.12-000100.jpg" srcset="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/kin.12-000100.jpg?size=xs 300w, /wsimgs/kin.12-000100.jpg?size=sm 600w, /wsimgs/kin.12-000100.jpg?size=md 1200w, /wsimgs/kin.12-000100.jpg?size=lg 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 75vw, 100vw" loading="lazy" alt style="background-image:url(https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/kin.12-000100.jpg?size=xxs);" low-res-image="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/kin.12-000100.jpg?size=xxs"><button class="btn btn-md btn-transparent vs-button vs-button--animated vs-button--rounded vs-toggle-btn vs-toggle-btn" aria-disabled="false" type="button" data-test="vs-toggle-btn" aria-controls aria-expanded="false" img-src><span class="vs-button__text"><span class="visually-hidden">Toggle caption information</span><i class="fak fa-circle-info vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--circle-info vs-icon--variant-default fa-duotone fa-icon-colours fa-icon-colours" style data-test="vs-icon"></i></span></button></div><figcaption class="vs-image-with-caption__captions"><div class="vs-image-with-caption__caption-wrapper" id><div data-test="vs-caption" class="vs-caption vs-caption--fullwidth vs-caption--left vs-caption--bold"><div class="container"><div class="row justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start"><div class="col order-2 order-sm-1 align-self-center"><div class="vs-caption__caption-info"><p class="vs-caption__image-caption"> Kinnaird Head Castle Lighthouse and the Museum of Scottish Lighthouses </p></div></div></div></div></div></div></figcaption></figure><p>Kinnaird Head Castle is now home to the fascinating Museum of Scottish Lighthouses. Built by the Frasers of Philorth in 1570 the castle was altered in 1787 to incorporate a Stevenson Lighthouse Tower, which is built through the heart of the castle. Take a tour of the museum to discover Kinnaird Head's fascinating transformation from castle, to lighthouse, to museum.</p> <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary d-inline-block mb-100 d-inline-block mb-100" href="/info/see-do/kinnaird-head-castle-lighthouse-and-the-museum-of-scottish-lighthouses-p299581" target="_self" tabindex="0"> Find out more about Kinnaird Head Castle </a><div class="vs-itinerary-stop__details-container" data-chromatic="ignore"><div class="vs-itinerary-stop__address" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-address"><div class="vs-address" data-test="vs-address"><i class="fak fa-map-marker vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--map-marker vs-icon--variant-default vs-address__map-marker me-050 vs-address__map-marker me-050" style data-test="vs-icon"></i><address class="vs-address__address-box"><span>Museum of Scottish Lighthouses,</span><span>Stevenson Road,</span><span>Fraserburgh,</span><span>AB43 9DU </span></address></div></div></div><div class="vs-icon-list" 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class="vs-accordion-toggle__icon"><i class="fak fa-chevron vs-icon vs-icon--size-lg vs-icon--chevron vs-icon--variant-default vs-itinerary-day__toggle-button vs-itinerary-day__toggle-button" style padding="3" data-test="vs-icon"></i></span></span></button><h2 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-xxs d-none vs-accordion-item__title d-lg-block" data-test="vs-accordion__item-title"><span class="vs-itinerary-day__header"><span class="vs-itinerary-day__title">Day 4</span><span class="vs-itinerary-day__sub-heading">Banff, Huntly, Elgin & Dufftown</span></span></h2></div><div class="card-body vs-accordion-item__panel d-lg-block" id="itinerary-day-4" data-test="vs-accordion__item-body" style="display:none;"><div id="dayPanel_4" class="vs-itinerary-day__panel"><div class="vs-itinerary-day__intro-content"><dl class="vs-description-list list-inline text-center justify-content-center mb-075 has-edit-button"><dt class="col list-inline-item vs-description-list__term col-auto px-0" data-v-4fb48d0e> Transport </dt><dd class="col list-inline-item vs-description-list__detail col-auto px-0" data-v-4fb48d0e><a class="btn btn-sm btn-transparent vs-button vs-button--rounded vs-button--icon-only vs-tooltip position-relative vs-tooltip position-relative" aria-disabled="false" href="#" role="button" title="Car"><i class="fak fa-car vs-icon vs-icon--size-xs vs-icon--car vs-icon--variant-default align-self-center vs-icon--left align-self-center vs-icon--left" style padding="0" data-test="vs-icon"></i><span class="vs-button__text visually-hidden"><span class="visually-hidden"> Car </span></span></a></dd><dd class="col list-inline-item vs-description-list__detail col-auto px-0" data-v-4fb48d0e><a class="btn btn-sm btn-transparent vs-button vs-button--rounded vs-button--icon-only vs-tooltip position-relative vs-tooltip position-relative" aria-disabled="false" href="#" role="button" title="Public transport"><i class="fak fa-public-transport vs-icon vs-icon--size-xs vs-icon--public-transport vs-icon--variant-default align-self-center vs-icon--left align-self-center vs-icon--left" style padding="0" data-test="vs-icon"></i><span class="vs-button__text visually-hidden"><span class="visually-hidden"> Public transport </span></span></a></dd><dd class="col list-inline-item vs-description-list__detail col-auto px-0" data-v-4fb48d0e><a class="btn btn-sm btn-transparent vs-button vs-button--rounded vs-button--icon-only vs-tooltip position-relative vs-tooltip position-relative" aria-disabled="false" href="#" role="button" title="Walking"><i class="fak fa-walk vs-icon vs-icon--size-xs vs-icon--walk vs-icon--variant-default align-self-center vs-icon--left align-self-center vs-icon--left" style padding="0" data-test="vs-icon"></i><span class="vs-button__text visually-hidden"><span class="visually-hidden"> Walking </span></span></a></dd></dl><p>On the fourth day of your trip you'll visit a gorgeous historic mansion, Duff House, before enjoying a circular tour around three splendid ruins, Huntly Castle, Spynie Palace and Balvenie Castle.</p></div><ul class="list-unstyled"><li class="vs-itinerary-stop" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop"><div class="border"><div class="d-flex justify-content-start align-items-top" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-heading"><div class="position-relative"><i class="fak fa-map-marker-filled vs-icon vs-icon--size-xl vs-icon--map-marker-filled vs-icon--variant-tertiary" style data-test="vs-icon"></i><span class="map-marker__count" aria-hidden="true" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-marker">10</span></div><h3 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-s vs-itinerary-stop__title ms-100 mt-0">Duff House <span class="vs-heading__sub-heading vs-heading__sub-heading--s">Banff</span></h3></div><figure class="vs-image-with-caption" data-test="vs-image-with-caption" latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. Alternatively, you can head to our YouTube channel to see more great videos of Scotland." cookie-link-text="Manage cookie settings"><div class="vs-image-with-caption__image-wrapper"><img class="low-res-img" src="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/Duff_House_image_1869029100.jpg" srcset="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/Duff_House_image_1869029100.jpg?size=xs 300w, /wsimgs/Duff_House_image_1869029100.jpg?size=sm 600w, /wsimgs/Duff_House_image_1869029100.jpg?size=md 1200w, /wsimgs/Duff_House_image_1869029100.jpg?size=lg 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 75vw, 100vw" loading="lazy" alt style="background-image:url(https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/Duff_House_image_1869029100.jpg?size=xxs);" low-res-image="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/Duff_House_image_1869029100.jpg?size=xxs"><button class="btn btn-md btn-transparent vs-button vs-button--animated vs-button--rounded vs-toggle-btn vs-toggle-btn" aria-disabled="false" type="button" data-test="vs-toggle-btn" aria-controls aria-expanded="false" img-src><span class="vs-button__text"><span class="visually-hidden">Toggle caption information</span><i class="fak fa-circle-info vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--circle-info vs-icon--variant-default fa-duotone fa-icon-colours fa-icon-colours" style data-test="vs-icon"></i></span></button></div><figcaption class="vs-image-with-caption__captions"><div class="vs-image-with-caption__caption-wrapper" id><div data-test="vs-caption" class="vs-caption vs-caption--fullwidth vs-caption--left vs-caption--bold"><div class="container"><div class="row justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start"><div class="col order-2 order-sm-1 align-self-center"><div class="vs-caption__caption-info"><p class="vs-caption__image-caption"> Duff House </p></div></div></div></div></div></div></figcaption></figure><p>Duff House is one of Scotland's architectural masterpieces. This Adam-designed historic house is a treasure house and cultural arts centre operated by a unique partnership between Historic Environment Scotland, the National Galleries of Scotland and Aberdeenshire Council. It also boasts extensive grounds and woodland walks by the River Deveron.</p><p>Marvel at the lavish interiors, take a walk in the sprawling grounds and let the kids blow off steam in the play park.</p> <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary d-inline-block mb-100 d-inline-block mb-100" href="/info/see-do/duff-house-p246341" target="_self" tabindex="0"> Visit Duff House </a><div class="vs-itinerary-stop__details-container" data-chromatic="ignore"><div class="vs-itinerary-stop__address" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-address"><div class="vs-address" data-test="vs-address"><i class="fak fa-map-marker vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--map-marker vs-icon--variant-default vs-address__map-marker me-050 vs-address__map-marker me-050" style data-test="vs-icon"></i><address class="vs-address__address-box"><span>Banff,</span><span>AB45 3SX </span></address></div></div></div></div></li><li class="vs-itinerary-stop" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop"><div class="border"><div class="d-flex justify-content-start align-items-top" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-heading"><div class="position-relative"><i class="fak fa-map-marker-filled vs-icon vs-icon--size-xl vs-icon--map-marker-filled vs-icon--variant-tertiary" style data-test="vs-icon"></i><span class="map-marker__count" aria-hidden="true" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-marker">11</span></div><h3 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-s vs-itinerary-stop__title ms-100 mt-0">Huntly Castle <span class="vs-heading__sub-heading vs-heading__sub-heading--s">Huntly</span></h3></div><figure class="vs-image-with-caption" data-test="vs-image-with-caption" latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. 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It also had a bowling green and according to one account, a tennis court. The beautiful surroundings and wildlife make the palace a wonderful place to visit.</p> <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary d-inline-block mb-100 d-inline-block mb-100" href="/info/see-do/spynie-palace-p247121" target="_self" tabindex="0"> Find out more about Spynie Palace </a><div class="vs-itinerary-stop__details-container" data-chromatic="ignore"><div class="vs-itinerary-stop__address" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-address"><div class="vs-address" data-test="vs-address"><i class="fak fa-map-marker vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--map-marker vs-icon--variant-default vs-address__map-marker me-050 vs-address__map-marker me-050" style data-test="vs-icon"></i><address class="vs-address__address-box"><span>Elgin,</span><span>IV30 5QG </span></address></div></div></div></div></li><li class="vs-itinerary-stop" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop"><div class="border"><div class="d-flex justify-content-start align-items-top" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-heading"><div class="position-relative"><i class="fak fa-map-marker-filled vs-icon vs-icon--size-xl vs-icon--map-marker-filled vs-icon--variant-tertiary" style data-test="vs-icon"></i><span class="map-marker__count" aria-hidden="true" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-marker">13</span></div><h3 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-s vs-itinerary-stop__title ms-100 mt-0">Balvenie Castle <span class="vs-heading__sub-heading vs-heading__sub-heading--s">Huntly</span></h3></div><figure class="vs-image-with-caption" data-test="vs-image-with-caption" latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. 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Originally the seat of the powerful Comyn Earls of Buchan, it later became the home of John Stewart, Earl of Atholl. The Stewarts changed the formidable medieval stronghold into a pleasing Renaissance residence.</p> <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary d-inline-block mb-100 d-inline-block mb-100" href="/info/see-do/balvenie-castle-p248361" target="_self" tabindex="0"> Find out more about Balvenie Castle </a><div class="vs-itinerary-stop__details-container" data-chromatic="ignore"><div class="vs-itinerary-stop__address" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-address"><div class="vs-address" data-test="vs-address"><i class="fak fa-map-marker vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--map-marker vs-icon--variant-default vs-address__map-marker me-050 vs-address__map-marker me-050" style data-test="vs-icon"></i><address class="vs-address__address-box"><span>Huntly,</span><span>AB55 4DH </span></address></div></div></div></div><div class="vs-itinerary-border-overlap__wrapper d-flex d-sm-inline-flex flex-column justify-content-start border-left"><a class="btn btn-md btn-secondary vs-button vs-button--animated 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</span></a></div></li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="vs-itinerary-day"><div class="container"><div class="row"><div class="col"><div class="card vs-accordion-item vs-accordion-item__responsive vs-itinerary-day__list-item" data-test="vs-accordion__item"><div class="card-header vs-accordion-item__card-header" data-test="vs-accordion__item-header"><button class="btn btn-md btn-transparent vs-button vs-accordion-toggle clearfix d-lg-none vs-accordion-toggle clearfix d-lg-none" aria-disabled="false" type="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-haspopup="true" aria-controls="itinerary-day-5"><span class="vs-button__text"><span class="vs-accordion-toggle__text"><span class="vs-itinerary-day__header"><span class="vs-itinerary-day__title">Day 5</span><span class="vs-itinerary-day__sub-heading">Huntly, Alford & Corgarff</span></span></span><span class="vs-accordion-toggle__icon"><i class="fak fa-chevron vs-icon vs-icon--size-lg vs-icon--chevron vs-icon--variant-default vs-itinerary-day__toggle-button vs-itinerary-day__toggle-button" style padding="3" data-test="vs-icon"></i></span></span></button><h2 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-xxs d-none vs-accordion-item__title d-lg-block" data-test="vs-accordion__item-title"><span class="vs-itinerary-day__header"><span class="vs-itinerary-day__title">Day 5</span><span class="vs-itinerary-day__sub-heading">Huntly, Alford & Corgarff</span></span></h2></div><div class="card-body vs-accordion-item__panel d-lg-block" id="itinerary-day-5" data-test="vs-accordion__item-body" style="display:none;"><div id="dayPanel_5" class="vs-itinerary-day__panel"><div class="vs-itinerary-day__intro-content"><dl class="vs-description-list list-inline text-center justify-content-center mb-075 has-edit-button"><dt class="col list-inline-item vs-description-list__term col-auto px-0" data-v-4fb48d0e> Transport </dt><dd class="col list-inline-item vs-description-list__detail col-auto px-0" data-v-4fb48d0e><a class="btn btn-sm btn-transparent vs-button vs-button--rounded vs-button--icon-only vs-tooltip position-relative vs-tooltip position-relative" aria-disabled="false" href="#" role="button" title="Car"><i class="fak fa-car vs-icon vs-icon--size-xs vs-icon--car vs-icon--variant-default align-self-center vs-icon--left align-self-center vs-icon--left" style padding="0" data-test="vs-icon"></i><span class="vs-button__text visually-hidden"><span class="visually-hidden"> Car </span></span></a></dd><dd class="col list-inline-item vs-description-list__detail col-auto px-0" data-v-4fb48d0e><a class="btn btn-sm btn-transparent vs-button vs-button--rounded vs-button--icon-only vs-tooltip position-relative vs-tooltip position-relative" aria-disabled="false" href="#" role="button" title="Public transport"><i class="fak fa-public-transport vs-icon vs-icon--size-xs vs-icon--public-transport vs-icon--variant-default align-self-center vs-icon--left align-self-center vs-icon--left" style padding="0" data-test="vs-icon"></i><span class="vs-button__text visually-hidden"><span class="visually-hidden"> Public transport </span></span></a></dd><dd class="col list-inline-item vs-description-list__detail col-auto px-0" data-v-4fb48d0e><a class="btn btn-sm btn-transparent vs-button vs-button--rounded vs-button--icon-only vs-tooltip position-relative vs-tooltip position-relative" aria-disabled="false" href="#" role="button" title="Walking"><i class="fak fa-walk vs-icon vs-icon--size-xs vs-icon--walk vs-icon--variant-default align-self-center vs-icon--left align-self-center vs-icon--left" style padding="0" data-test="vs-icon"></i><span class="vs-button__text visually-hidden"><span class="visually-hidden"> Walking </span></span></a></dd></dl><p>Day five features three very different castles. Leith Hall is packed with treasures for you to uncover, Kildrummy Castle offers great views of the wild lands of Strathdon and Corgarff Castle gives an insight into barrack life in the 1700s.</p></div><ul class="list-unstyled"><li class="vs-itinerary-stop" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop"><div class="border"><div class="d-flex justify-content-start align-items-top" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-heading"><div class="position-relative"><i class="fak fa-map-marker-filled vs-icon vs-icon--size-xl vs-icon--map-marker-filled vs-icon--variant-tertiary" style data-test="vs-icon"></i><span class="map-marker__count" aria-hidden="true" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-marker">14</span></div><h3 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-s vs-itinerary-stop__title ms-100 mt-0">Leith Hall <span class="vs-heading__sub-heading vs-heading__sub-heading--s">Rhynie</span></h3></div><figure class="vs-image-with-caption" data-test="vs-image-with-caption" latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. Alternatively, you can head to our YouTube channel to see more great videos of Scotland." cookie-link-text="Manage cookie settings"><div class="vs-image-with-caption__image-wrapper"><img class="low-res-img" src="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/Leith_1380059071.jpg" srcset="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/Leith_1380059071.jpg?size=xs 300w, /wsimgs/Leith_1380059071.jpg?size=sm 600w, /wsimgs/Leith_1380059071.jpg?size=md 1200w, /wsimgs/Leith_1380059071.jpg?size=lg 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 75vw, 100vw" loading="lazy" alt style="background-image:url(https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/Leith_1380059071.jpg?size=xxs);" low-res-image="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/Leith_1380059071.jpg?size=xxs"><button class="btn btn-md btn-transparent vs-button vs-button--animated vs-button--rounded vs-toggle-btn vs-toggle-btn" aria-disabled="false" type="button" data-test="vs-toggle-btn" aria-controls aria-expanded="false" img-src><span class="vs-button__text"><span class="visually-hidden">Toggle caption information</span><i class="fak fa-circle-info vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--circle-info vs-icon--variant-default fa-duotone fa-icon-colours fa-icon-colours" style data-test="vs-icon"></i></span></button></div><figcaption class="vs-image-with-caption__captions"><div class="vs-image-with-caption__caption-wrapper" id><div data-test="vs-caption" class="vs-caption vs-caption--fullwidth vs-caption--left vs-caption--bold"><div class="container"><div class="row justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start"><div class="col order-2 order-sm-1 align-self-center"><div class="vs-caption__caption-info"><p class="vs-caption__image-caption"> Leith Hall, Garden & Estate </p></div></div></div></div></div></div></figcaption></figure><p>Leith Hall is a typical Scottish laird's residence brimming with family treasures amassed throughout the lifetimes of 10 generations of the Leith-Hay family. The house was used as an auxilary hospital during the First World War and an exhibition tells the story of military men and the part they played in battles through the decades. Enjoy a visit to the beautiful gardens with features including a Rock Garden restored to its original 1900s design.</p> <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary d-inline-block mb-100 d-inline-block mb-100" href="/info/see-do/leith-hall-garden-estate-p250481" target="_self" tabindex="0"> Find out more about Leith Hall </a><div class="vs-itinerary-stop__details-container" data-chromatic="ignore"><div class="vs-itinerary-stop__address" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-address"><div class="vs-address" data-test="vs-address"><i class="fak fa-map-marker vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--map-marker vs-icon--variant-default vs-address__map-marker me-050 vs-address__map-marker me-050" style data-test="vs-icon"></i><address class="vs-address__address-box"><span>Kennethmont,</span><span>Rhynie,</span><span>AB54 4NQ </span></address></div></div></div></div></li><li class="vs-itinerary-stop" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop"><div class="border"><div class="d-flex justify-content-start align-items-top" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-heading"><div class="position-relative"><i class="fak fa-map-marker-filled vs-icon vs-icon--size-xl vs-icon--map-marker-filled vs-icon--variant-tertiary" style data-test="vs-icon"></i><span class="map-marker__count" aria-hidden="true" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-marker">15</span></div><h3 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-s vs-itinerary-stop__title ms-100 mt-0">Kildrummy Castle <span class="vs-heading__sub-heading vs-heading__sub-heading--s">Mossat</span></h3></div><figure class="vs-image-with-caption" data-test="vs-image-with-caption" latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. Alternatively, you can head to our YouTube channel to see more great videos of Scotland." cookie-link-text="Manage cookie settings"><div class="vs-image-with-caption__image-wrapper"><img class="low-res-img" src="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/kil.3-000072%20cropped.jpg" srcset="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/kil.3-000072%20cropped.jpg?size=xs 300w, /wsimgs/kil.3-000072%20cropped.jpg?size=sm 600w, /wsimgs/kil.3-000072%20cropped.jpg?size=md 1200w, /wsimgs/kil.3-000072%20cropped.jpg?size=lg 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 75vw, 100vw" loading="lazy" alt style="background-image:url(https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/kil.3-000072%20cropped.jpg?size=xxs);" low-res-image="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/kil.3-000072%20cropped.jpg?size=xxs"><button class="btn btn-md btn-transparent vs-button vs-button--animated vs-button--rounded vs-toggle-btn vs-toggle-btn" aria-disabled="false" type="button" data-test="vs-toggle-btn" aria-controls aria-expanded="false" img-src><span class="vs-button__text"><span class="visually-hidden">Toggle caption information</span><i class="fak fa-circle-info vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--circle-info vs-icon--variant-default fa-duotone fa-icon-colours fa-icon-colours" style data-test="vs-icon"></i></span></button></div><figcaption class="vs-image-with-caption__captions"><div class="vs-image-with-caption__caption-wrapper" id><div data-test="vs-caption" class="vs-caption vs-caption--fullwidth vs-caption--left vs-caption--bold"><div class="container"><div class="row justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start"><div class="col order-2 order-sm-1 align-self-center"><div class="vs-caption__caption-info"><p class="vs-caption__image-caption"> Kildrummy Castle </p></div></div></div></div></div></div></figcaption></figure><p>This stronghold of the Earls of Mar dominates the landscape around Strathdon and, although ruined, it retains many fine features including its hall and chapel.</p> <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary d-inline-block mb-100 d-inline-block mb-100" href="/info/see-do/kildrummy-castle-p248711" target="_self" tabindex="0"> Find out more about Kildrummy Castle </a><div class="vs-itinerary-stop__details-container" data-chromatic="ignore"><div class="vs-itinerary-stop__address" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-address"><div class="vs-address" data-test="vs-address"><i class="fak fa-map-marker vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--map-marker vs-icon--variant-default vs-address__map-marker me-050 vs-address__map-marker me-050" style data-test="vs-icon"></i><address class="vs-address__address-box"><span>Kildrummy,</span><span>Mossat,</span><span>AB33 8RA </span></address></div></div></div><div class="vs-icon-list" data-test="vs-icon-list"><div class="vs-icon-list__title">Key facilities</div><ul class="vs-icon-list__list mb-0"><li class="vs-icon-list__item" data-test="vs-icon-list__item"><i class="fak fa-facility-parking vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--facility-parking vs-icon--variant-default d-block mx-auto d-block mx-auto" style data-test="vs-icon"></i> Parking</li><li class="vs-icon-list__item" data-test="vs-icon-list__item"><i class="fak fa-public-transport vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--public-transport vs-icon--variant-default d-block mx-auto d-block mx-auto" style data-test="vs-icon"></i> On Public Transport Route</li><li class="vs-icon-list__item" data-test="vs-icon-list__item"><i class="fak fa-facility-dsblaccess vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--facility-dsblaccess vs-icon--variant-default d-block mx-auto d-block mx-auto" style data-test="vs-icon"></i> Level Access</li></ul></div></div></li><li class="vs-itinerary-stop" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop"><div class="border"><div class="d-flex justify-content-start align-items-top" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-heading"><div class="position-relative"><i class="fak fa-map-marker-filled vs-icon vs-icon--size-xl vs-icon--map-marker-filled vs-icon--variant-tertiary" style data-test="vs-icon"></i><span class="map-marker__count" aria-hidden="true" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-marker">16</span></div><h3 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-s vs-itinerary-stop__title ms-100 mt-0">Corgarff Castle <span class="vs-heading__sub-heading vs-heading__sub-heading--s">Strathdon</span></h3></div><figure class="vs-image-with-caption" data-test="vs-image-with-caption" latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. 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View the reconstructed barrack rooms and feel the atmosphere of barrack life at the castle in 1750, when Government redcoats were stationed here.</p> <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary d-inline-block mb-100 d-inline-block mb-100" href="/info/see-do/corgarff-castle-p248721" target="_self" tabindex="0"> Find out more about Corgarff Castle </a><div class="vs-itinerary-stop__details-container" data-chromatic="ignore"><div class="vs-itinerary-stop__address" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-address"><div class="vs-address" data-test="vs-address"><i class="fak fa-map-marker vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--map-marker vs-icon--variant-default vs-address__map-marker me-050 vs-address__map-marker me-050" style data-test="vs-icon"></i><address class="vs-address__address-box"><span>The White House,</span><span>Corgarff,</span><span>Strathdon,</span><span>AB36 8YP </span></address></div></div></div></div><div class="vs-itinerary-border-overlap__wrapper d-flex d-sm-inline-flex flex-column justify-content-start border-left"><a class="btn btn-md btn-secondary vs-button vs-button--animated vs-button--rounded button-flex mb-075 mb-075" aria-disabled="false" href="/info/food-drink/search-results?prodtypes=cate&lat=57.16139&lng=-3.19396&locprox=1&areaproxdist=5.0" role="button"><i class="fak fa-food vs-icon vs-icon--size-xs vs-icon--food vs-icon--variant-default align-self-center vs-icon--left align-self-center vs-icon--left" style padding="0" data-test="vs-icon"></i><span class="vs-button__text"> Nearby places to eat </span></a><a class="btn btn-md btn-secondary vs-button vs-button--animated vs-button--rounded button-flex" aria-disabled="false" href="/info/accommodation/search-results?prodtypes=acco&avail=off&lat=57.16139&lng=-3.19396&locprox=1&areaproxdist=5.0" role="button"><i class="fak fa-product-accommodation vs-icon vs-icon--size-xs vs-icon--product-accommodation vs-icon--variant-default align-self-center vs-icon--left align-self-center vs-icon--left" style padding="0" data-test="vs-icon"></i><span class="vs-button__text"> Nearby places to stay </span></a></div></li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="vs-itinerary-day"><div class="container"><div class="row"><div class="col"><div class="card vs-accordion-item vs-accordion-item__responsive vs-itinerary-day__list-item" data-test="vs-accordion__item"><div class="card-header vs-accordion-item__card-header" data-test="vs-accordion__item-header"><button class="btn btn-md btn-transparent vs-button vs-accordion-toggle clearfix d-lg-none vs-accordion-toggle clearfix d-lg-none" aria-disabled="false" type="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-haspopup="true" aria-controls="itinerary-day-6"><span class="vs-button__text"><span class="vs-accordion-toggle__text"><span class="vs-itinerary-day__header"><span class="vs-itinerary-day__title">Day 6</span><span class="vs-itinerary-day__sub-heading">Braemar, Ballater & Craigievar</span></span></span><span class="vs-accordion-toggle__icon"><i class="fak fa-chevron vs-icon vs-icon--size-lg vs-icon--chevron vs-icon--variant-default vs-itinerary-day__toggle-button vs-itinerary-day__toggle-button" style padding="3" data-test="vs-icon"></i></span></span></button><h2 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-xxs d-none vs-accordion-item__title d-lg-block" data-test="vs-accordion__item-title"><span class="vs-itinerary-day__header"><span class="vs-itinerary-day__title">Day 6</span><span class="vs-itinerary-day__sub-heading">Braemar, Ballater & Craigievar</span></span></h2></div><div class="card-body vs-accordion-item__panel d-lg-block" id="itinerary-day-6" data-test="vs-accordion__item-body" style="display:none;"><div id="dayPanel_6" class="vs-itinerary-day__panel"><div class="vs-itinerary-day__intro-content"><p>The final day of your tour takes you through the heart of <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/info/towns-villages/royal-deeside-p244681" target="_self" tabindex="0" title="Royal Deeside">Royal Deeside</a>. Begin at Braemar Castle and see the interesting curios of this 17th century stronghold. Travel on to Balmoral Castle, the splendid Scottish holiday home of the Royal Family, and finish your day at fairytale Craigievar Castle, which is decorated with turrets and gargoyles.</p></div><ul class="list-unstyled"><li class="vs-itinerary-stop" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop"><div class="border"><div class="d-flex justify-content-start align-items-top" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-heading"><div class="position-relative"><i class="fak fa-map-marker-filled vs-icon vs-icon--size-xl vs-icon--map-marker-filled vs-icon--variant-tertiary" style data-test="vs-icon"></i><span class="map-marker__count" aria-hidden="true" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-marker">17</span></div><h3 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-s vs-itinerary-stop__title ms-100 mt-0">Braemar Castle <span class="vs-heading__sub-heading vs-heading__sub-heading--s">Ballater</span></h3></div><figure class="vs-image-with-caption" data-test="vs-image-with-caption" latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. Alternatively, you can head to our YouTube channel to see more great videos of Scotland." cookie-link-text="Manage cookie settings"><div class="vs-image-with-caption__image-wrapper"><img class="low-res-img" src="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/20230801_102916_969929410.jpg" srcset="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/20230801_102916_969929410.jpg?size=xs 300w, /wsimgs/20230801_102916_969929410.jpg?size=sm 600w, /wsimgs/20230801_102916_969929410.jpg?size=md 1200w, /wsimgs/20230801_102916_969929410.jpg?size=lg 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 75vw, 100vw" loading="lazy" alt style="background-image:url(https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/20230801_102916_969929410.jpg?size=xxs);" low-res-image="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/20230801_102916_969929410.jpg?size=xxs"><button class="btn btn-md btn-transparent vs-button vs-button--animated vs-button--rounded vs-toggle-btn vs-toggle-btn" aria-disabled="false" type="button" data-test="vs-toggle-btn" aria-controls aria-expanded="false" img-src><span class="vs-button__text"><span class="visually-hidden">Toggle caption information</span><i class="fak fa-circle-info vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--circle-info vs-icon--variant-default fa-duotone fa-icon-colours fa-icon-colours" style data-test="vs-icon"></i></span></button></div><figcaption class="vs-image-with-caption__captions"><div class="vs-image-with-caption__caption-wrapper" id><div data-test="vs-caption" class="vs-caption vs-caption--fullwidth vs-caption--left vs-caption--bold"><div class="container"><div class="row justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start"><div class="col order-2 order-sm-1 align-self-center"><div class="vs-caption__caption-info"><p class="vs-caption__image-caption"> Braemar Castle </p></div></div></div></div></div></div></figcaption></figure><p>Braemar Castle is the seat of Clan Farquharson and is best known for its unusual star-shaped wall. This 17th century stronghold was most recently furnished with many interesting curios in the 1950s by the flamboyant first wife of the Laird. Take a guided tour of the castle with a local volunteer or with an audio guide.</p> <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary d-inline-block mb-100 d-inline-block mb-100" href="/info/see-do/braemar-castle-p256521" target="_self" tabindex="0"> Find out more about Braemar Castle </a><div class="vs-itinerary-stop__details-container" data-chromatic="ignore"><div class="vs-itinerary-stop__address" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-address"><div class="vs-address" data-test="vs-address"><i class="fak fa-map-marker vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--map-marker vs-icon--variant-default vs-address__map-marker me-050 vs-address__map-marker me-050" style data-test="vs-icon"></i><address class="vs-address__address-box"><span>Braemar Castle,</span><span>Ballater,</span><span>AB35 5XR </span></address></div></div></div><div class="vs-icon-list" data-test="vs-icon-list"><div class="vs-icon-list__title">Key facilities</div><ul class="vs-icon-list__list mb-0"><li class="vs-icon-list__item" data-test="vs-icon-list__item"><i class="fak fa-facility-parking vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--facility-parking vs-icon--variant-default d-block mx-auto d-block mx-auto" style data-test="vs-icon"></i> Parking</li><li class="vs-icon-list__item" data-test="vs-icon-list__item"><i class="fak fa-public-transport vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--public-transport vs-icon--variant-default d-block mx-auto d-block mx-auto" style data-test="vs-icon"></i> On Public Transport Route</li><li class="vs-icon-list__item" data-test="vs-icon-list__item"><i class="fak fa-facility-petswelcom vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--facility-petswelcom vs-icon--variant-default d-block mx-auto d-block mx-auto" style data-test="vs-icon"></i> Pets Welcome</li><li class="vs-icon-list__item" data-test="vs-icon-list__item"><i class="fak fa-facility-accessparkdrop vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--facility-accessparkdrop vs-icon--variant-default d-block mx-auto d-block mx-auto" style data-test="vs-icon"></i> Accessible Parking Or Drop-off Point</li><li class="vs-icon-list__item" data-test="vs-icon-list__item"><i class="fak fa-accessible-toilet vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--accessible-toilet vs-icon--variant-default d-block mx-auto d-block mx-auto" style data-test="vs-icon"></i> Accessible toilets</li><li class="vs-icon-list__item" data-test="vs-icon-list__item"><i class="fak fa-facility-wifi vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--facility-wifi vs-icon--variant-default d-block mx-auto d-block mx-auto" style data-test="vs-icon"></i> WiFi</li></ul></div></div></li><li class="vs-itinerary-stop" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop"><div class="border"><div class="d-flex justify-content-start align-items-top" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-heading"><div class="position-relative"><i class="fak fa-map-marker-filled vs-icon vs-icon--size-xl vs-icon--map-marker-filled vs-icon--variant-tertiary" style data-test="vs-icon"></i><span class="map-marker__count" aria-hidden="true" data-test="vs-itinerary-stop-marker">18</span></div><h3 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-s vs-itinerary-stop__title ms-100 mt-0">Balmoral Castle <span class="vs-heading__sub-heading vs-heading__sub-heading--s">Ballater</span></h3></div><figure class="vs-image-with-caption" data-test="vs-image-with-caption" latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. 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The estate has been in the family since 1848, after it was purchased by Queen Victoria. 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href="/things-to-do/landscapes-nature/wildlife"> Wildlife Watching </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> <template v-slot:nav-heading-cta-link> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/landscapes-nature" subheading-link> All Landscapes & Nature </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> </vs-mega-nav-list> <vs-mega-nav-list list-heading="Tours, Routes & Trails"> <template v-slot:nav-list-items> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/travel-planning/touring/island-hopping"> Islands & Island Hopping </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/itineraries"> Itineraries </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/unesco-trail"> Scotland's UNESCO Trail </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/tours"> Tours </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/outdoor-activities/walking/routes-trails"> Walking Trails </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> <template v-slot:nav-heading-cta-link> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/travel-planning/touring" subheading-link> All Tours, Routes & Trails </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> </vs-mega-nav-list> <vs-mega-nav-list list-heading="Events"> <template v-slot:nav-list-items> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/events/edinburgh-festivals"> Edinburgh's Summer Festivals </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/events/highland-games"> Highland Games </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/events/music-festivals"> Music Festivals </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> <template v-slot:nav-heading-cta-link> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/events" subheading-link> All Events </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> </vs-mega-nav-list> </template> </vs-mega-nav-dropdown-container> <vs-mega-nav-dropdown-container href="/accommodation" cta-text="All Accommodation"> <template v-slot:button-content> Accommodation </template> <template v-slot:dropdown-content> <vs-mega-nav-list list-heading="Hotels & Lodgings"> <template v-slot:nav-list-items> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/bandbs-guesthouses"> B&Bs & Guesthouses </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/hotels/cheap-budget"> Budget Hotels </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/hostels"> Hostels </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/hotels"> Hotels </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/hotels/luxury-five-star"> Luxury Hotels </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/inns-restaurants-with-rooms"> Restaurants with Rooms & Inns </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> </vs-mega-nav-list> <vs-mega-nav-list list-heading="Caravan & Camping"> <template v-slot:nav-list-items> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/caravan-camping/caravan-motorhomes-campervan"> Campervan, Motorhome & Caravan Holidays </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/caravan-camping/glamping"> Glamping </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/caravan-camping/wild-camping"> Wild Camping </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> <template v-slot:nav-heading-cta-link> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/caravan-camping" subheading-link> All Caravan & Camping </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> </vs-mega-nav-list> <vs-mega-nav-list list-heading="Self Catering"> <template v-slot:nav-list-items> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/self-catering/cabins-lodges-chalets"> Cabins & Lodges </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/self-catering/cottage-holidays-accommodation"> Cottages </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/self-catering/flats-apartments"> Flats & Apartments </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/self-catering/cabins-lodges-chalets/hot-tubs"> Hot Tubs </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/self-catering/large-groups"> Large Groups </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> <template v-slot:nav-heading-cta-link> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/self-catering" subheading-link> All Self Catering </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> </vs-mega-nav-list> <vs-mega-nav-list list-heading="Unique Places"> <template v-slot:nav-list-items> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/unusual/boats-boathouses"> Boats, Barges & Boathouses </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/unusual/brochs"> Brochs & Blackhouses </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/unusual/stay-in-a-castle"> Castles </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/unusual/churches"> Churches </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> <template v-slot:nav-heading-cta-link> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/unusual" subheading-link> All Unique Places </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> </vs-mega-nav-list> <vs-mega-nav-list list-heading="Other Accommodation"> <template v-slot:nav-list-items> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/accessible"> Accessible Accommodation </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/eco-green"> Eco Accommodation </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/exclusive-use-venues"> Exclusive Use Venues </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/luxury"> Luxury Accommodation </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/magical-places-to-stay"> Magical Places to Stay </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/pet-friendly"> Pet Friendly Accommodation </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/romantic"> Romantic </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/wedding-venues"> Wedding Venues </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> </vs-mega-nav-list> </template> </vs-mega-nav-dropdown-container> <vs-mega-nav-dropdown-container href="/travel-planning" cta-text="All Travel & Planning"> <template v-slot:button-content> Travel & Planning </template> <template v-slot:dropdown-content> <vs-mega-nav-list list-heading="Travel to Scotland"> <template v-slot:nav-list-items> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/travel-planning/travel-from-england-wales"> From England & Wales </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/travel-planning/travel-from-europe"> From Europe </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/travel-planning/travel-from-ireland"> From Ireland </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/travel-planning/travel-from-north-america"> From North America </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/travel-planning/travel-from-other-continents"> From Other Continents </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> </vs-mega-nav-list> <vs-mega-nav-list list-heading="Travel in Scotland"> <template v-slot:nav-list-items> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/travel-planning/plane"> Air </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/travel-planning/bus-coach"> Bus & Coach </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/travel-planning/ferry"> Ferry </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/travel-planning/railway"> Train </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> </vs-mega-nav-list> <vs-mega-nav-list list-heading="Driving in Scotland"> <template v-slot:nav-list-items> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/travel-planning/driving/vehicle-hire"> Car Hire </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/travel-planning/touring/scenic-driving-routes"> Driving Routes </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/travel-planning/driving/electric-vehicles"> Electric Vehicles </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> <template v-slot:nav-heading-cta-link> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/travel-planning/driving" subheading-link> All Driving in Scotland </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> </vs-mega-nav-list> <vs-mega-nav-list list-heading="When to visit"> <template v-slot:nav-list-items> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/travel-planning/when-to-visit/spring"> Spring & Easter </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/travel-planning/when-to-visit/summer"> Summer Breaks </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/travel-planning/when-to-visit/autumn"> Autumn Breaks </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/travel-planning/when-to-visit/christmas-winter"> Winter, Christmas & New Year </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> <template v-slot:nav-heading-cta-link> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/travel-planning/when-to-visit" subheading-link> All When to visit </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> </vs-mega-nav-list> <vs-mega-nav-list list-heading="Practical Information"> <template v-slot:nav-list-items> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/travel-planning/responsible-tourism"> Eco-Travel </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/travel-planning/scotland-faqs"> FAQs </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/travel-planning/responsible-tourism/carbon-calculator"> Holiday Carbon Calculator </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/passes-offers"> Passes & Offers </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/travel-planning/passports-visas-customs"> Passports & Visas </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/travel-planning/weather"> Weather </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> </vs-mega-nav-list> <vs-mega-nav-list list-heading="Ideas & Advice"> <template v-slot:nav-list-items> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/blog"> Travel Blog </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/newsletter"> Travel Newsletter </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/travel-planning/tourist-information"> iCentre Visitor Information </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> </vs-mega-nav-list> <vs-mega-nav-list list-heading="Holiday Types"> <template v-slot:nav-list-items> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/travel-planning/responsible-tourism/accessible"> Accessible Holidays </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/countryside-breaks/beautiful"> Beauty Spots </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/cheap-budget"> Budget-Friendly Holidays </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/countryside-breaks"> Countryside Breaks </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/family"> Family Holidays </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/countryside-breaks/farm-stays"> Farm Stays </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/hidden-gems"> Off the Beaten Track Holidays </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/travel-planning/solo-travel"> Solo Travel </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/weekend-breaks"> Weekend Breaks </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/wellness"> Wellness Retreats </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> </vs-mega-nav-list> </template> </vs-mega-nav-dropdown-container> </template> <template v-slot:mega-nav-accordion-items> <vs-accordion> <vs-mega-nav-accordion-item title="Places to go" level="1" control-id="0" cta-link="/places-to-go" cta-text="All Places to go" @click.native="$root.$emit('navAccordionClick', `Places to go`)"> <vs-mega-nav-accordion-item title="Cities" level="2" control-id="0" @click.native="$root.$emit('navAccordionClick', `Places to go`)"> <vs-mega-nav-list> <template v-slot:nav-list-items> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/aberdeen"> Aberdeen </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/dundee"> Dundee </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/dunfermline"> Dunfermline </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/edinburgh"> Edinburgh </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/glasgow"> Glasgow </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/inverness"> Inverness </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/perth"> Perth </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/stirling"> Stirling </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> <template v-slot:nav-heading-cta-link> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/city-breaks" subheading-link> All Cities </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> </vs-mega-nav-list> </vs-mega-nav-accordion-item> <vs-mega-nav-accordion-item title="Popular Places" level="2" control-id="1" @click.native="$root.$emit('navAccordionClick', `Places to go`)"> <vs-mega-nav-list> <template v-slot:nav-list-items> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/outdoor-activities/walking/mountains-hills/ben-nevis"> Ben Nevis </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/landscapes-nature/national-parks/cairngorms"> Cairngorms National Park </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/glencoe"> Glencoe </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/loch-lomond"> Loch Lomond </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/loch-ness"> Loch Ness </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> </vs-mega-nav-list> </vs-mega-nav-accordion-item> <vs-mega-nav-accordion-item title="Towns" level="2" control-id="2" @click.native="$root.$emit('navAccordionClick', `Places to go`)"> <vs-mega-nav-list> <template v-slot:nav-list-items> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/aviemore"> Aviemore </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/dumfries"> Dumfries </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/fort-william"> Fort William </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/islands/orkney/kirkwall"> Kirkwall </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/islands/shetland/lerwick"> Lerwick </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/oban"> Oban </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/peebles"> Peebles </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/pitlochry"> Pitlochry </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/st-andrews"> St Andrews </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> <template v-slot:nav-heading-cta-link> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/scottish-towns" subheading-link> All Towns </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> </vs-mega-nav-list> </vs-mega-nav-accordion-item> <vs-mega-nav-accordion-item title="Islands" level="2" control-id="3" @click.native="$root.$emit('navAccordionClick', `Places to go`)"> <vs-mega-nav-list> <template v-slot:nav-list-items> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/islands/arran"> Isle of Arran </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/islands/isle-islay"> Isle of Islay </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/islands/isle-jura"> Jura </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/islands/lewis-harris"> Lewis & Harris </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/islands/isle-mull"> Mull </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/islands/orkney"> Orkney </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/islands/outer-hebrides"> Outer Hebrides </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/islands/shetland"> Shetland </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/islands/isle-skye"> Skye </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> <template v-slot:nav-heading-cta-link> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/islands" subheading-link> All Islands </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> </vs-mega-nav-list> </vs-mega-nav-accordion-item> <vs-mega-nav-accordion-item title="Regions" level="2" control-id="4" @click.native="$root.$emit('navAccordionClick', `Places to go`)"> <vs-mega-nav-list> <template v-slot:nav-list-items> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/aberdeen-city-shire"> Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/argyll-isles"> Argyll & The Isles </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/ayrshire-arran"> Ayrshire & Arran </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/dumfries-galloway"> Dumfries & Galloway </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/dundee-angus"> Dundee & Angus </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/edinburgh-lothians"> Edinburgh & The Lothians </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/kingdom-fife"> Fife </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/glasgow-clyde-valley"> Glasgow & Clyde Valley </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/loch-lomond-trossachs-stirling-forth-valley"> Loch Lomond, Trossachs, Stirling & Forth Valley </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/highlands"> Highlands </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/perthshire"> Perthshire </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/scottish-borders"> Scottish Borders </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> </vs-mega-nav-list> </vs-mega-nav-accordion-item> </vs-mega-nav-accordion-item> <vs-mega-nav-accordion-item title="Things to do" level="1" control-id="1" cta-link="/things-to-do" cta-text="All Things to do" @click.native="$root.$emit('navAccordionClick', `Things to do`)"> <vs-mega-nav-accordion-item title="Attractions" level="2" control-id="0" @click.native="$root.$emit('navAccordionClick', `Things to do`)"> <vs-mega-nav-list> <template v-slot:nav-list-items> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/research-your-ancestry"> Ancestry 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'-2.395', stopCount: '7', imageSrc: 'https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/Fyvie_1642726869.jpg', altText: 'Fyvie Castle' }, { title: 'Delgatie Castle', latitude: '57.548', longitude: '-2.413', stopCount: '8', imageSrc: 'https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/04/16/delgatie-castle.jpg', altText: 'Delgatie Castle' }, { title: 'Kinnaird Head Castle', latitude: '57.698', longitude: '-2.006', stopCount: '9', imageSrc: 'https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/kin.12-000100.jpg', altText: 'Kinnaird Head Castle' }, { title: 'Duff House', latitude: '57.661', longitude: '-2.521', stopCount: '10', imageSrc: 'https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/Duff_House_image_1869029100.jpg', altText: 'Duff House' }, { title: 'Huntly Castle', latitude: '57.455', longitude: '-2.78', stopCount: '11', imageSrc: 'https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/HuntlyCastle1_86062427.jpg', altText: 'Huntly Castle' }, { title: 'Spynie Palace', latitude: '57.676', longitude: '-3.296', stopCount: '12', imageSrc: 'https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/mb240609001a.jpg', altText: 'Spynie Palace' }, { title: 'Balvenie Castle', latitude: '57.453', longitude: '-3.124', stopCount: '13', imageSrc: 'https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/bal.2-000082.jpg', altText: 'Balvenie Castle' }, { title: 'Leith Hall', latitude: '57.356', longitude: '-2.765', stopCount: '14', imageSrc: 'https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/Leith_1380059071.jpg', altText: 'Leith Hall' }, { title: 'Kildrummy Castle', latitude: '57.235', longitude: '-2.9', stopCount: '15', imageSrc: 'https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/kil.3-000072%20cropped.jpg', altText: 'Kildrummy Castle' }, { title: 'Corgarff Castle', latitude: '57.161', longitude: '-3.194', stopCount: '16', imageSrc: 'https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/cor.1-000097.jpg', altText: 'Corgarff Castle' }, { title: 'Braemar Castle', latitude: '57.015', longitude: '-3.391', 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<p>There are plenty of castles near聽<vs-link type="default" href="/places-to-go/aberdeen">Aberdeen</vs-link>, so you can easily base yourself in the city for your first day on the trail, which takes you to the impressive ruins of Dunnottar Castle, on to the fairytale Crathes Castle and finishes at Drum Castle, a fine Jacobean mansion house.</p> </template> <template v-slot:stops>  <vs-itinerary-stop stop-number="1" stop-label="Dunnottar Castle" stop-title="Stonehaven"> <vs-image-with-caption latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" toggle-button-text="Toggle caption information" :is-hero-image="false" :mobile-overlap="false" :is-video="false" video-id :small-play-button="false" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. 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We can't display this content at the moment." :show-toggle="true" play-button-text="Play video"> <template v-slot:video-title> </template> <vs-img src="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/03/27/dunnottar-castle" alt srcset="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/03/27/dunnottar-castle?size=xs 300w, /binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/03/27/dunnottar-castle?size=sm 600w, /binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/03/27/dunnottar-castle?size=md 1200w, /binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/03/27/dunnottar-castle?size=lg 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 75vw, 100vw" low-res-image="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/03/27/dunnottar-castle?size=xxs" :use-lazy-loading="true"> </vs-img> <template v-slot:img-caption> <vs-caption latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" text-align="left"> <template v-slot:caption> Dunnottar Castle </template> <template v-slot:credit> 漏 VisitScotland / Kenny Lam </template> </vs-caption> </template> </vs-image-with-caption> <template v-slot:stop-description> <p>The well-preserved ruins of Dunnottar Castle are perched on a dramatic cliff some 160 ft above the North Sea. This once impregnable fortress was visited by legendary historic figures including William Wallace, Mary Queen of Scots, Oliver Cromwell and, in more recent times, Mel Gibson in聽Franco Zeffirelli's 1991 film,聽<em>Hamlet</em>.</p> <p>If you're lucky, you may even see puffins or dolphins from the castle ramparts.</p> <vs-link href="/info/see-do/dunnottar-castle-p245751" class="d-inline-block mb-100"> Explore Dunnottar Castle </vs-link> </template> <vs-itinerary-tips> <template v-slot:text> <div> <strong>Disney connections</strong> <p>Dunnottar Castle is also said to be the inspiration for the DunBroch family home in Disney Pixar's <em>Brave</em>.聽</p> </div> </template> <template v-slot:svg> <vs-svg path="highland-cow"> </vs-svg></template> </vs-itinerary-tips> <template v-slot:stop-address> <vs-address> <span>Dunnottar Castle,</span> <span>Stonehaven,</span> <span>AB39 2TL </span></vs-address> </template> <template v-slot:stop-facilities> <vs-icon-list title="Key facilities"> <vs-icon-list-item icon="parking" label="Parking"> </vs-icon-list-item> <vs-icon-list-item icon="pubtranrte" label="On Public Transport Route"> </vs-icon-list-item> <vs-icon-list-item icon="petswelcom" label="Pets Welcome"> </vs-icon-list-item> </vs-icon-list> </template> </vs-itinerary-stop> <vs-itinerary-stop stop-number="2" stop-label="Crathes Castle" stop-title="Banchory"> <vs-image-with-caption latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" toggle-button-text="Toggle caption information" :is-hero-image="false" :mobile-overlap="false" :is-video="false" video-id :small-play-button="false" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. Alternatively, you can head to our YouTube channel to see more great videos of Scotland." no-js-message="JavaScript needs to be enabled to watch this video. You can turn this on in your browser settings." cookie-link-text="Manage cookie settings" :use-lazy-loading="true" error-message="Sorry, something's gone wrong. We can't display this content at the moment." :show-toggle="true" play-button-text="Play video"> <template v-slot:video-title> </template> <vs-img src="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/Crathes_623569832.jpg" alt srcset="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/Crathes_623569832.jpg?size=xs 300w, /wsimgs/Crathes_623569832.jpg?size=sm 600w, /wsimgs/Crathes_623569832.jpg?size=md 1200w, /wsimgs/Crathes_623569832.jpg?size=lg 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 75vw, 100vw" low-res-image="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/Crathes_623569832.jpg?size=xxs" :use-lazy-loading="true"> </vs-img> <template v-slot:img-caption> <vs-caption latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" text-align="left"> <template v-slot:caption> Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate </template> <template v-slot:credit> 漏 National Trust for Scotland </template> </vs-caption> </template> </vs-image-with-caption> <template v-slot:stop-description> <p>Crathes is a classic fairytale castle standing in superb grounds with a range of woodland trails on offer to help you explore. Inside, spiral staircases lead to rooms famous for their Jacobean painted ceilings and resident ghost, the Green Lady. Outside, the gardens feature large yew hedges and a colourful double herbaceous border. The wider estate offers six separate walking trails to enjoy, as well as a Go Ape! treetop adventure park and children's adventure playground.</p> <vs-link href="/info/see-do/crathes-castle-garden-estate-p254191" class="d-inline-block mb-100"> Find out more about Crathes Castle </vs-link> </template> <template v-slot:stop-address> <vs-address> <span>Crathes Castle,</span> <span>Crathes,</span> <span>Banchory,</span> <span>AB31 5QJ </span></vs-address> </template> <template v-slot:stop-facilities> <vs-icon-list title="Key facilities"> <vs-icon-list-item icon="parking" label="Parking"> </vs-icon-list-item> <vs-icon-list-item icon="accessparkdrop" label="Accessible Parking Or Drop-off Point"> </vs-icon-list-item> <vs-icon-list-item icon="cafereston" label="Cafe or Restaurant"> </vs-icon-list-item> </vs-icon-list> </template> </vs-itinerary-stop> <vs-itinerary-stop stop-number="3" stop-label="Drum Castle" stop-title="Banchory"> <vs-image-with-caption latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" toggle-button-text="Toggle caption information" :is-hero-image="false" :mobile-overlap="false" :is-video="false" video-id :small-play-button="false" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. Alternatively, you can head to our YouTube channel to see more great videos of Scotland." no-js-message="JavaScript needs to be enabled to watch this video. You can turn this on in your browser settings." cookie-link-text="Manage cookie settings" :use-lazy-loading="true" error-message="Sorry, something's gone wrong. We can't display this content at the moment." :show-toggle="true" play-button-text="Play video"> <template v-slot:video-title> </template> <vs-img src="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/Drum_178587524.jpg" alt srcset="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/Drum_178587524.jpg?size=xs 300w, /wsimgs/Drum_178587524.jpg?size=sm 600w, /wsimgs/Drum_178587524.jpg?size=md 1200w, /wsimgs/Drum_178587524.jpg?size=lg 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 75vw, 100vw" low-res-image="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/Drum_178587524.jpg?size=xxs" :use-lazy-loading="true"> </vs-img> <template v-slot:img-caption> <vs-caption latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" text-align="left"> <template v-slot:caption> Drum Castle, Garden & Estate </template> </vs-caption> </template> </vs-image-with-caption> <template v-slot:stop-description> <p>Drum Castle combines a unique mix of a late 13th century tower, fine Jacobean mansion house and later Victorian additions. Superb furniture and paintings are on display while the estate's woodland trails and exceptional walled rose garden are well worth exploring.</p> <vs-link href="/info/see-do/drum-castle-garden-estate-p254211" class="d-inline-block mb-100"> Find out more about Drum Castle </vs-link> </template> <template v-slot:stop-address> <vs-address> <span>Drum Castle,</span> <span>Drumoak,</span> <span>Banchory,</span> <span>AB31 5EY </span></vs-address> </template> <template v-slot:stop-facilities> <vs-icon-list title="Key facilities"> <vs-icon-list-item icon="parking" label="Parking"> </vs-icon-list-item> <vs-icon-list-item icon="accessparkdrop" label="Accessible Parking Or Drop-off Point"> </vs-icon-list-item> </vs-icon-list> </template> <template v-slot:stop-buttons> <vs-itinerary-border-overlap-wrapper> <vs-button class="mb-075" variant="secondary" icon="food" href="/info/food-drink/search-results?prodtypes=cate&lat=57.09521&lng=-2.33788&locprox=1&areaproxdist=5.0"> Nearby places to eat </vs-button> <vs-button variant="secondary" icon="product-accommodation" href="/info/accommodation/search-results?prodtypes=acco&avail=off&lat=57.09521&lng=-2.33788&locprox=1&areaproxdist=5.0"> Nearby places to stay </vs-button> </vs-itinerary-border-overlap-wrapper> </template> </vs-itinerary-stop>  </template> </vs-itinerary-day> <vs-itinerary-day :default-show="true" day-number="2" day-label="Day" day-title="Sauchen, Tarves & Methlick"> <template v-slot:day-transport> <vs-description-list class="text-center justify-content-center mb-075 has-edit-button" inline> <vs-description-list-item title class="col-auto px-0"> Transport </vs-description-list-item> <vs-description-list-item class="col-auto px-0"> <vs-tooltip title="Car" href="#" icon="car" size="sm" icon-only variant="transparent"> <span class="visually-hidden"> Car </span> </vs-tooltip> </vs-description-list-item> <vs-description-list-item class="col-auto px-0"> <vs-tooltip title="Walking" href="#" icon="walking" size="sm" icon-only variant="transparent"> <span class="visually-hidden"> Walking </span> </vs-tooltip> </vs-description-list-item> </vs-description-list> </template> <template v-slot:day-introduction> <p>Day two on the trail takes you west and north of Aberdeen. Head to Castle Fraser and enjoy the splendid interiors of this grand castle before travelling north through the beautiful Grampian countryside to Tolquhon Castle and on to Haddo House, an elegant mansion house.</p> </template> <template v-slot:stops>  <vs-itinerary-stop stop-number="4" stop-label="Castle Fraser" stop-title="Kemnay"> <vs-image-with-caption latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" toggle-button-text="Toggle caption information" :is-hero-image="false" :mobile-overlap="false" :is-video="false" video-id :small-play-button="false" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. Alternatively, you can head to our YouTube channel to see more great videos of Scotland." no-js-message="JavaScript needs to be enabled to watch this video. You can turn this on in your browser settings." cookie-link-text="Manage cookie settings" :use-lazy-loading="true" error-message="Sorry, something's gone wrong. We can't display this content at the moment." :show-toggle="true" play-button-text="Play video"> <template v-slot:video-title> </template> <vs-img src="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/Castle_Fraser_1775412212.jpg" alt srcset="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/Castle_Fraser_1775412212.jpg?size=xs 300w, /wsimgs/Castle_Fraser_1775412212.jpg?size=sm 600w, /wsimgs/Castle_Fraser_1775412212.jpg?size=md 1200w, /wsimgs/Castle_Fraser_1775412212.jpg?size=lg 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 75vw, 100vw" low-res-image="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/Castle_Fraser_1775412212.jpg?size=xxs" :use-lazy-loading="true"> </vs-img> <template v-slot:img-caption> <vs-caption latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" text-align="left"> <template v-slot:caption> Castle Fraser, Garden & Estate </template> </vs-caption> </template> </vs-image-with-caption> <template v-slot:stop-description> <p>About 16 miles west of Aberdeen, near Sauchen, stands Castle Fraser, one of the grandest castles of Mar. This magnificent building contains an evocative Great Hall, fine furniture and paintings. Enjoy the beautiful secluded walled garden, extensive woodland walks with fine views of the castle plus a children's adventure playground.</p> <vs-link href="/info/see-do/castle-fraser-garden-estate-p248311" class="d-inline-block mb-100"> Find out more about Castle Fraser </vs-link> </template> <vs-itinerary-tips> <template v-slot:text> <div> <strong>Don't miss</strong> <p>Visit the tearoom and enjoy homebaked cakes in the ambience of the 19th century castle kitchen, before browsing the shop.</p> </div> </template> <template v-slot:svg> <vs-svg path="highland-cow"> </vs-svg></template> </vs-itinerary-tips> <template v-slot:stop-address> <vs-address> <span>Sauchen,</span> <span>Kemnay,</span> <span>AB51 7LD </span></vs-address> </template> <template v-slot:stop-facilities> <vs-icon-list title="Key facilities"> <vs-icon-list-item icon="parking" label="Parking"> </vs-icon-list-item> <vs-icon-list-item icon="petswelcom" label="Pets Welcome"> </vs-icon-list-item> <vs-icon-list-item icon="accessparkdrop" label="Accessible Parking Or Drop-off Point"> </vs-icon-list-item> <vs-icon-list-item icon="cafereston" label="Cafe or Restaurant"> </vs-icon-list-item> </vs-icon-list> </template> </vs-itinerary-stop> <vs-itinerary-stop stop-number="5" stop-label="Tolquhon Castle" stop-title="Pitmedden"> <vs-image-with-caption latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" toggle-button-text="Toggle caption information" :is-hero-image="false" :mobile-overlap="false" :is-video="false" video-id :small-play-button="false" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. 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Admire the intricate carvings and fine detailing across the castle, explore inside the ruined walls, and see if you can find the secret compartment above the laird's quarters, where he hid his valuables. As you wander around the extensive castle grounds, look for the initials TL (Thomas Leiper) on the exterior of the main house - it was rare for a medieval architect to sign his work like this in these times.</p> <vs-link href="/info/see-do/tolquhon-castle-p248701" class="d-inline-block mb-100"> Step back in time at Tolquhon Castle </vs-link> </template> <template v-slot:stop-address> <vs-address> <span>Tarves,</span> <span>Pitmedden,</span> <span>AB41 7LP </span></vs-address> </template> </vs-itinerary-stop> <vs-itinerary-stop stop-number="6" stop-label="Haddo House" stop-title="Pitmedden"> <vs-image-with-caption latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" toggle-button-text="Toggle caption information" :is-hero-image="false" :mobile-overlap="false" :is-video="false" video-id :small-play-button="false" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. 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We can't display this content at the moment." :show-toggle="true" play-button-text="Play video"> <template v-slot:video-title> </template> <vs-img src="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/Haddo_177692012.jpg" alt srcset="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/Haddo_177692012.jpg?size=xs 300w, /wsimgs/Haddo_177692012.jpg?size=sm 600w, /wsimgs/Haddo_177692012.jpg?size=md 1200w, /wsimgs/Haddo_177692012.jpg?size=lg 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 75vw, 100vw" low-res-image="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/Haddo_177692012.jpg?size=xxs" :use-lazy-loading="true"> </vs-img> <template v-slot:img-caption> <vs-caption latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" text-align="left"> <template v-slot:caption> Haddo House </template> </vs-caption> </template> </vs-image-with-caption> <template v-slot:stop-description> <p>Haddo House near Methlick is an elegant mansion house boasting sumptuous Victorian interiors beneath a crisp Georgian exterior. Noted for fine furniture and paintings, including artworks by Sir Thomas Lawrence and James Giles, the historic home designed by William Adam also has a terraced garden. Explore the grounds and adjacent country park with its lakes, walks and monuments.</p> <vs-link href="/info/see-do/haddo-house-p250431" class="d-inline-block mb-100"> Find out more about Haddo House </vs-link> </template> <template v-slot:stop-address> <vs-address> <span>Haddo House,</span> <span>Methlick,</span> <span>Pitmedden,</span> <span>AB41 7EQ </span></vs-address> </template> <template v-slot:stop-facilities> <vs-icon-list title="Key facilities"> <vs-icon-list-item icon="parking" label="Parking"> </vs-icon-list-item> <vs-icon-list-item icon="accessparkdrop" label="Accessible Parking Or Drop-off Point"> </vs-icon-list-item> <vs-icon-list-item icon="cafereston" label="Cafe or Restaurant"> </vs-icon-list-item> </vs-icon-list> </template> <template v-slot:stop-buttons> <vs-itinerary-border-overlap-wrapper> <vs-button class="mb-075" variant="secondary" icon="food" href="/info/food-drink/search-results?prodtypes=cate&lat=57.4022&lng=-2.22227&locprox=1&areaproxdist=5.0"> Nearby places to eat </vs-button> <vs-button variant="secondary" icon="product-accommodation" href="/info/accommodation/search-results?prodtypes=acco&avail=off&lat=57.4022&lng=-2.22227&locprox=1&areaproxdist=5.0"> Nearby places to stay </vs-button> </vs-itinerary-border-overlap-wrapper> </template> </vs-itinerary-stop>  </template> </vs-itinerary-day> <vs-itinerary-day :default-show="false" day-number="3" day-label="Day" day-title="Turriff, Delgaty & Fraserburgh"> <template v-slot:day-transport> <vs-description-list class="text-center justify-content-center mb-075 has-edit-button" inline> <vs-description-list-item title class="col-auto px-0"> Transport </vs-description-list-item> <vs-description-list-item class="col-auto px-0"> <vs-tooltip title="Car" href="#" icon="car" size="sm" icon-only variant="transparent"> <span class="visually-hidden"> Car </span> </vs-tooltip> </vs-description-list-item> <vs-description-list-item class="col-auto px-0"> <vs-tooltip title="Public transport" href="#" icon="public" size="sm" icon-only variant="transparent"> <span class="visually-hidden"> Public transport </span> </vs-tooltip> </vs-description-list-item> <vs-description-list-item class="col-auto px-0"> <vs-tooltip title="Walking" href="#" icon="walking" size="sm" icon-only variant="transparent"> <span class="visually-hidden"> Walking </span> </vs-tooltip> </vs-description-list-item> </vs-description-list> </template> <template v-slot:day-introduction> <p>On the third day of your tour you'll travel from Aberdeen to聽<vs-link type="default" href="/info/towns-villages/fraserburgh-p238061" title="Fraserburgh">Fraserburgh</vs-link>, located on the glittering Moray Firth coastline. Stops include Fyvie Castle, where you can see a treasure trove of fascinating objects; Delgatie Castle, which boasts magnificent painted ceilings;聽 and Kinnaird Head Castle, home to the Museum of Scottish Lighthouses.</p> </template> <template v-slot:stops>  <vs-itinerary-stop stop-number="7" stop-label="Fyvie Castle" stop-title="Turriff"> <vs-image-with-caption latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" toggle-button-text="Toggle caption information" :is-hero-image="false" :mobile-overlap="false" :is-video="false" video-id :small-play-button="false" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. Alternatively, you can head to our YouTube channel to see more great videos of Scotland." no-js-message="JavaScript needs to be enabled to watch this video. You can turn this on in your browser settings." cookie-link-text="Manage cookie settings" :use-lazy-loading="true" error-message="Sorry, something's gone wrong. We can't display this content at the moment." :show-toggle="true" play-button-text="Play video"> <template v-slot:video-title> </template> <vs-img src="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/Fyvie_1642726869.jpg" alt srcset="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/Fyvie_1642726869.jpg?size=xs 300w, /wsimgs/Fyvie_1642726869.jpg?size=sm 600w, /wsimgs/Fyvie_1642726869.jpg?size=md 1200w, /wsimgs/Fyvie_1642726869.jpg?size=lg 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 75vw, 100vw" low-res-image="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/Fyvie_1642726869.jpg?size=xxs" :use-lazy-loading="true"> </vs-img> <template v-slot:img-caption> <vs-caption latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" text-align="left"> <template v-slot:caption> Fyvie Castle, Garden & Estate </template> </vs-caption> </template> </vs-image-with-caption> <template v-slot:stop-description> <p>Fyvie is an outstanding example of Scottish baronial architecture. Begun as a simple castle in the 13th century, five powerful families each added significantly to it until it reached its present form. Inside, the magnificent sweeping staircase is the most dramatic feature while many treasures are on display including a superb collection of arms, armour and paintings. You can also stroll around the loch or visit the racquets court and bowling alley.</p> <vs-link href="/info/see-do/fyvie-castle-garden-estate-p248321" class="d-inline-block mb-100"> Find out more about Fyvie Castle </vs-link> </template> <template v-slot:stop-address> <vs-address> <span>Fyvie,</span> <span>Turriff,</span> <span>AB53 8JS </span></vs-address> </template> <template v-slot:stop-facilities> <vs-icon-list title="Key facilities"> <vs-icon-list-item icon="parking" label="Parking"> </vs-icon-list-item> <vs-icon-list-item icon="accessparkdrop" label="Accessible Parking Or Drop-off Point"> </vs-icon-list-item> <vs-icon-list-item icon="accesstoliet" label="Accessible toilets"> </vs-icon-list-item> <vs-icon-list-item icon="cafereston" label="Cafe or Restaurant"> </vs-icon-list-item> </vs-icon-list> </template> </vs-itinerary-stop> <vs-itinerary-stop stop-number="8" stop-label="Delgatie Castle" stop-title="Turriff"> <vs-image-with-caption latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" toggle-button-text="Toggle caption information" :is-hero-image="false" :mobile-overlap="false" :is-video="false" video-id :small-play-button="false" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. 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We can't display this content at the moment." :show-toggle="true" play-button-text="Play video"> <template v-slot:video-title> </template> <vs-img src="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/04/16/delgatie-castle.jpg" alt srcset="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/04/16/delgatie-castle.jpg?size=xs 300w, /binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/04/16/delgatie-castle.jpg?size=sm 600w, /binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/04/16/delgatie-castle.jpg?size=md 1200w, /binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/04/16/delgatie-castle.jpg?size=lg 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 75vw, 100vw" low-res-image="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/04/16/delgatie-castle.jpg?size=xxs" :use-lazy-loading="true"> </vs-img> <template v-slot:img-caption> <vs-caption latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" text-align="left"> <template v-slot:caption> Delgatie Castle </template> </vs-caption> </template> </vs-image-with-caption> <template v-slot:stop-description> <p>The castle dates from the 11th century and is steeped in Scottish history yet still has a surprising lived-in atmosphere. It has some of the finest painted ceilings in Scotland and also boasts an award-winning restaurant and coffee shop.</p> <vs-link href="/info/see-do/delgatie-castle-trust-p248291" class="d-inline-block mb-100"> Find out more about Delgatie Castle </vs-link> </template> <template v-slot:stop-address> <vs-address> <span>Delgatie Castle,</span> <span>Delgatie,</span> <span>Turriff,</span> <span>AB53 5TD </span></vs-address> </template> <template v-slot:stop-facilities> <vs-icon-list title="Key facilities"> <vs-icon-list-item icon="parking" label="Parking"> </vs-icon-list-item> <vs-icon-list-item icon="pubtranrte" label="On Public Transport Route"> </vs-icon-list-item> <vs-icon-list-item icon="accessparkdrop" label="Accessible Parking Or Drop-off Point"> </vs-icon-list-item> <vs-icon-list-item icon="accesstoliet" label="Accessible toilets"> </vs-icon-list-item> <vs-icon-list-item icon="wifi" label="WiFi"> </vs-icon-list-item> <vs-icon-list-item icon="cafereston" label="Cafe or Restaurant"> </vs-icon-list-item> </vs-icon-list> </template> </vs-itinerary-stop> <vs-itinerary-stop stop-number="9" stop-label="Kinnaird Head Castle" stop-title="Fraserburgh"> <vs-image-with-caption latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" toggle-button-text="Toggle caption information" :is-hero-image="false" :mobile-overlap="false" :is-video="false" video-id :small-play-button="false" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. Alternatively, you can head to our YouTube channel to see more great videos of Scotland." no-js-message="JavaScript needs to be enabled to watch this video. You can turn this on in your browser settings." cookie-link-text="Manage cookie settings" :use-lazy-loading="true" error-message="Sorry, something's gone wrong. We can't display this content at the moment." :show-toggle="true" play-button-text="Play video"> <template v-slot:video-title> </template> <vs-img src="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/kin.12-000100.jpg" alt srcset="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/kin.12-000100.jpg?size=xs 300w, /wsimgs/kin.12-000100.jpg?size=sm 600w, /wsimgs/kin.12-000100.jpg?size=md 1200w, /wsimgs/kin.12-000100.jpg?size=lg 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 75vw, 100vw" low-res-image="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/kin.12-000100.jpg?size=xxs" :use-lazy-loading="true"> </vs-img> <template v-slot:img-caption> <vs-caption latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" text-align="left"> <template v-slot:caption> Kinnaird Head Castle Lighthouse and the Museum of Scottish Lighthouses </template> </vs-caption> </template> </vs-image-with-caption> <template v-slot:stop-description> <p>Kinnaird Head Castle is now home to the fascinating Museum of Scottish Lighthouses. Built by the Frasers of Philorth in 1570 the castle was altered in 1787 to incorporate a Stevenson Lighthouse Tower, which is built through the heart of the castle. Take a tour of the museum to discover Kinnaird Head's fascinating transformation from castle, to lighthouse, to museum.</p> <vs-link href="/info/see-do/kinnaird-head-castle-lighthouse-and-the-museum-of-scottish-lighthouses-p299581" class="d-inline-block mb-100"> Find out more about Kinnaird Head Castle </vs-link> </template> <template v-slot:stop-address> <vs-address> <span>Museum of Scottish Lighthouses,</span> <span>Stevenson Road,</span> <span>Fraserburgh,</span> <span>AB43 9DU </span></vs-address> </template> <template v-slot:stop-facilities> <vs-icon-list title="Key facilities"> <vs-icon-list-item icon="parking" label="Parking"> </vs-icon-list-item> <vs-icon-list-item icon="pubtranrte" label="On Public Transport Route"> </vs-icon-list-item> <vs-icon-list-item icon="audioloop" label="Hearing Loop"> </vs-icon-list-item> <vs-icon-list-item icon="accessparkdrop" label="Accessible Parking Or Drop-off Point"> </vs-icon-list-item> <vs-icon-list-item icon="accesstoliet" label="Accessible toilets"> </vs-icon-list-item> <vs-icon-list-item icon="wifi" label="WiFi"> </vs-icon-list-item> <vs-icon-list-item icon="cafereston" label="Cafe or Restaurant"> </vs-icon-list-item> </vs-icon-list> </template> <template v-slot:stop-buttons> <vs-itinerary-border-overlap-wrapper> <vs-button class="mb-075" variant="secondary" icon="food" href="/info/food-drink/search-results?prodtypes=cate&lat=57.69754&lng=-2.00573&locprox=1&areaproxdist=5.0"> Nearby places to eat </vs-button> <vs-button variant="secondary" icon="product-accommodation" href="/info/accommodation/search-results?prodtypes=acco&avail=off&lat=57.69754&lng=-2.00573&locprox=1&areaproxdist=5.0"> Nearby places to stay </vs-button> </vs-itinerary-border-overlap-wrapper> </template> </vs-itinerary-stop>  </template> </vs-itinerary-day> <vs-itinerary-day :default-show="false" day-number="4" day-label="Day" day-title="Banff, Huntly, Elgin & Dufftown"> <template v-slot:day-transport> <vs-description-list class="text-center justify-content-center mb-075 has-edit-button" inline> <vs-description-list-item title class="col-auto px-0"> Transport </vs-description-list-item> <vs-description-list-item class="col-auto px-0"> <vs-tooltip title="Car" href="#" icon="car" size="sm" icon-only variant="transparent"> <span class="visually-hidden"> Car </span> </vs-tooltip> </vs-description-list-item> <vs-description-list-item class="col-auto px-0"> <vs-tooltip title="Public transport" href="#" icon="public" size="sm" icon-only variant="transparent"> <span class="visually-hidden"> Public transport </span> </vs-tooltip> </vs-description-list-item> <vs-description-list-item class="col-auto px-0"> <vs-tooltip title="Walking" href="#" icon="walking" size="sm" icon-only variant="transparent"> <span class="visually-hidden"> Walking </span> </vs-tooltip> </vs-description-list-item> </vs-description-list> </template> <template v-slot:day-introduction> <p>On the fourth day of your trip you'll visit a gorgeous historic mansion, Duff House, before enjoying a circular tour around three splendid ruins, Huntly Castle, Spynie Palace and Balvenie Castle.</p> </template> <template v-slot:stops>  <vs-itinerary-stop stop-number="10" stop-label="Duff House" stop-title="Banff"> <vs-image-with-caption latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" toggle-button-text="Toggle caption information" :is-hero-image="false" :mobile-overlap="false" :is-video="false" video-id :small-play-button="false" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. Alternatively, you can head to our YouTube channel to see more great videos of Scotland." no-js-message="JavaScript needs to be enabled to watch this video. You can turn this on in your browser settings." cookie-link-text="Manage cookie settings" :use-lazy-loading="true" error-message="Sorry, something's gone wrong. We can't display this content at the moment." :show-toggle="true" play-button-text="Play video"> <template v-slot:video-title> </template> <vs-img src="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/Duff_House_image_1869029100.jpg" alt srcset="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/Duff_House_image_1869029100.jpg?size=xs 300w, /wsimgs/Duff_House_image_1869029100.jpg?size=sm 600w, /wsimgs/Duff_House_image_1869029100.jpg?size=md 1200w, /wsimgs/Duff_House_image_1869029100.jpg?size=lg 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 75vw, 100vw" low-res-image="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/Duff_House_image_1869029100.jpg?size=xxs" :use-lazy-loading="true"> </vs-img> <template v-slot:img-caption> <vs-caption latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" text-align="left"> <template v-slot:caption> Duff House </template> </vs-caption> </template> </vs-image-with-caption> <template v-slot:stop-description> <p>Duff House is one of Scotland's architectural masterpieces. This Adam-designed historic house is a treasure house and cultural arts centre operated by a unique partnership between Historic Environment Scotland, the National Galleries of Scotland and Aberdeenshire Council. It also boasts extensive grounds and woodland walks by the River Deveron.</p> <p>Marvel at the lavish interiors, take a walk in the sprawling grounds and let the kids blow off steam in the play park.</p> <vs-link href="/info/see-do/duff-house-p246341" class="d-inline-block mb-100"> Visit Duff House </vs-link> </template> <template v-slot:stop-address> <vs-address> <span>Banff,</span> <span>AB45 3SX </span></vs-address> </template> </vs-itinerary-stop> <vs-itinerary-stop stop-number="11" stop-label="Huntly Castle" stop-title="Huntly"> <vs-image-with-caption latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" toggle-button-text="Toggle caption information" :is-hero-image="false" :mobile-overlap="false" :is-video="false" video-id :small-play-button="false" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. Alternatively, you can head to our YouTube channel to see more great videos of Scotland." no-js-message="JavaScript needs to be enabled to watch this video. You can turn this on in your browser settings." cookie-link-text="Manage cookie settings" :use-lazy-loading="true" error-message="Sorry, something's gone wrong. We can't display this content at the moment." :show-toggle="true" play-button-text="Play video"> <template v-slot:video-title> </template> <vs-img src="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/HuntlyCastle1_86062427.jpg" alt srcset="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/HuntlyCastle1_86062427.jpg?size=xs 300w, /wsimgs/HuntlyCastle1_86062427.jpg?size=sm 600w, /wsimgs/HuntlyCastle1_86062427.jpg?size=md 1200w, /wsimgs/HuntlyCastle1_86062427.jpg?size=lg 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 75vw, 100vw" low-res-image="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/HuntlyCastle1_86062427.jpg?size=xxs" :use-lazy-loading="true"> </vs-img> <template v-slot:img-caption> <vs-caption latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" text-align="left"> <template v-slot:caption> Huntly Castle </template> </vs-caption> </template> </vs-image-with-caption> <template v-slot:stop-description> <p>Huntly Castle served as a baronial residence for the Gordons for five centuries and is remarkable for its impressive architectural features including fine heraldic sculpture and inscribed stone friezes.</p> <vs-link href="/info/see-do/huntly-castle-p248731" class="d-inline-block mb-100"> Find out more about Huntly Castle </vs-link> </template> <template v-slot:stop-address> <vs-address> <span>Huntly,</span> <span>AB54 4SH </span></vs-address> </template> <template v-slot:stop-facilities> <vs-icon-list title="Key facilities"> <vs-icon-list-item icon="parking" label="Parking"> </vs-icon-list-item> <vs-icon-list-item icon="pubtranrte" label="On Public Transport Route"> </vs-icon-list-item> </vs-icon-list> </template> </vs-itinerary-stop> <vs-itinerary-stop stop-number="12" stop-label="Spynie Palace" stop-title="Elgin"> <vs-image-with-caption latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" toggle-button-text="Toggle caption information" :is-hero-image="false" :mobile-overlap="false" :is-video="false" video-id :small-play-button="false" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. Alternatively, you can head to our YouTube channel to see more great videos of Scotland." no-js-message="JavaScript needs to be enabled to watch this video. You can turn this on in your browser settings." cookie-link-text="Manage cookie settings" :use-lazy-loading="true" error-message="Sorry, something's gone wrong. We can't display this content at the moment." :show-toggle="true" play-button-text="Play video"> <template v-slot:video-title> </template> <vs-img src="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/mb240609001a.jpg" alt srcset="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/mb240609001a.jpg?size=xs 300w, /wsimgs/mb240609001a.jpg?size=sm 600w, /wsimgs/mb240609001a.jpg?size=md 1200w, /wsimgs/mb240609001a.jpg?size=lg 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 75vw, 100vw" low-res-image="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/mb240609001a.jpg?size=xxs" :use-lazy-loading="true"> </vs-img> <template v-slot:img-caption> <vs-caption latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" text-align="left"> <template v-slot:caption> Spynie Palace </template> </vs-caption> </template> </vs-image-with-caption> <template v-slot:stop-description> <p>Spynie Palace was the residence of the bishops of Moray for 500 years and its mighty tower house, David's Tower, was one of the largest in Scotland. It also had a bowling green and according to one account, a tennis court. The beautiful surroundings and wildlife make the palace a wonderful place to visit.</p> <vs-link href="/info/see-do/spynie-palace-p247121" class="d-inline-block mb-100"> Find out more about Spynie Palace </vs-link> </template> <template v-slot:stop-address> <vs-address> <span>Elgin,</span> <span>IV30 5QG </span></vs-address> </template> </vs-itinerary-stop> <vs-itinerary-stop stop-number="13" stop-label="Balvenie Castle" stop-title="Huntly"> <vs-image-with-caption latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" toggle-button-text="Toggle caption information" :is-hero-image="false" :mobile-overlap="false" :is-video="false" video-id :small-play-button="false" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. Alternatively, you can head to our YouTube channel to see more great videos of Scotland." no-js-message="JavaScript needs to be enabled to watch this video. You can turn this on in your browser settings." cookie-link-text="Manage cookie settings" :use-lazy-loading="true" error-message="Sorry, something's gone wrong. We can't display this content at the moment." :show-toggle="true" play-button-text="Play video"> <template v-slot:video-title> </template> <vs-img src="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/bal.2-000082.jpg" alt srcset="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/bal.2-000082.jpg?size=xs 300w, /wsimgs/bal.2-000082.jpg?size=sm 600w, /wsimgs/bal.2-000082.jpg?size=md 1200w, /wsimgs/bal.2-000082.jpg?size=lg 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 75vw, 100vw" low-res-image="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/bal.2-000082.jpg?size=xxs" :use-lazy-loading="true"> </vs-img> <template v-slot:img-caption> <vs-caption latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" text-align="left"> <template v-slot:caption> Balvenie Castle </template> </vs-caption> </template> </vs-image-with-caption> <template v-slot:stop-description> <p>Balvenie Castle is one of the oldest stone castles in Scotland. Originally the seat of the powerful Comyn Earls of Buchan, it later became the home of John Stewart, Earl of Atholl. The Stewarts changed the formidable medieval stronghold into a pleasing Renaissance residence.</p> <vs-link href="/info/see-do/balvenie-castle-p248361" class="d-inline-block mb-100"> Find out more about Balvenie Castle </vs-link> </template> <template v-slot:stop-address> <vs-address> <span>Huntly,</span> <span>AB55 4DH </span></vs-address> </template> <template v-slot:stop-buttons> <vs-itinerary-border-overlap-wrapper> <vs-button class="mb-075" variant="secondary" icon="food" href="/info/food-drink/search-results?prodtypes=cate&lat=57.45278&lng=-3.12373&locprox=1&areaproxdist=5.0"> Nearby places to eat </vs-button> <vs-button variant="secondary" icon="product-accommodation" href="/info/accommodation/search-results?prodtypes=acco&avail=off&lat=57.45278&lng=-3.12373&locprox=1&areaproxdist=5.0"> Nearby places to stay </vs-button> </vs-itinerary-border-overlap-wrapper> </template> </vs-itinerary-stop>  </template> </vs-itinerary-day> <vs-itinerary-day :default-show="false" day-number="5" day-label="Day" day-title="Huntly, Alford & Corgarff"> <template v-slot:day-transport> <vs-description-list class="text-center justify-content-center mb-075 has-edit-button" inline> <vs-description-list-item title class="col-auto px-0"> Transport </vs-description-list-item> <vs-description-list-item class="col-auto px-0"> <vs-tooltip title="Car" href="#" icon="car" size="sm" icon-only variant="transparent"> <span class="visually-hidden"> Car </span> </vs-tooltip> </vs-description-list-item> <vs-description-list-item class="col-auto px-0"> <vs-tooltip title="Public transport" href="#" icon="public" size="sm" icon-only variant="transparent"> <span class="visually-hidden"> Public transport </span> </vs-tooltip> </vs-description-list-item> <vs-description-list-item class="col-auto px-0"> <vs-tooltip title="Walking" href="#" icon="walking" size="sm" icon-only variant="transparent"> <span class="visually-hidden"> Walking </span> </vs-tooltip> </vs-description-list-item> </vs-description-list> </template> <template v-slot:day-introduction> <p>Day five features three very different castles. Leith Hall is packed with treasures for you to uncover, Kildrummy Castle offers great views of the wild lands of Strathdon and Corgarff Castle gives an insight into barrack life in the 1700s.</p> </template> <template v-slot:stops>  <vs-itinerary-stop stop-number="14" stop-label="Leith Hall" stop-title="Rhynie"> <vs-image-with-caption latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" toggle-button-text="Toggle caption information" :is-hero-image="false" :mobile-overlap="false" :is-video="false" video-id :small-play-button="false" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. Alternatively, you can head to our YouTube channel to see more great videos of Scotland." no-js-message="JavaScript needs to be enabled to watch this video. You can turn this on in your browser settings." cookie-link-text="Manage cookie settings" :use-lazy-loading="true" error-message="Sorry, something's gone wrong. 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The house was used as an auxilary hospital during the First World War and an exhibition tells the story of military men and the part they played in battles through the decades. Enjoy a visit to the beautiful gardens with features including a Rock Garden restored to its original 1900s design.</p> <vs-link href="/info/see-do/leith-hall-garden-estate-p250481" class="d-inline-block mb-100"> Find out more about Leith Hall </vs-link> </template> <template v-slot:stop-address> <vs-address> <span>Kennethmont,</span> <span>Rhynie,</span> <span>AB54 4NQ </span></vs-address> </template> </vs-itinerary-stop> <vs-itinerary-stop stop-number="15" stop-label="Kildrummy Castle" stop-title="Mossat"> <vs-image-with-caption latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" toggle-button-text="Toggle caption information" :is-hero-image="false" :mobile-overlap="false" :is-video="false" video-id :small-play-button="false" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. 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We can't display this content at the moment." :show-toggle="true" play-button-text="Play video"> <template v-slot:video-title> </template> <vs-img src="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/cor.1-000097.jpg" alt srcset="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/cor.1-000097.jpg?size=xs 300w, /wsimgs/cor.1-000097.jpg?size=sm 600w, /wsimgs/cor.1-000097.jpg?size=md 1200w, /wsimgs/cor.1-000097.jpg?size=lg 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 75vw, 100vw" low-res-image="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/wsimgs/cor.1-000097.jpg?size=xxs" :use-lazy-loading="true"> </vs-img> <template v-slot:img-caption> <vs-caption latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" text-align="left"> <template v-slot:caption> Corgarff Castle </template> </vs-caption> </template> </vs-image-with-caption> <template v-slot:stop-description> <p>Set in a striking moorland setting, Corgarff Castle's tower house is surrounded by a distinctive star-shaped perimeter wall. View the reconstructed barrack rooms and feel the atmosphere of barrack life at the castle in 1750, when Government redcoats were stationed here.</p> <vs-link href="/info/see-do/corgarff-castle-p248721" class="d-inline-block mb-100"> Find out more about Corgarff Castle </vs-link> </template> <template v-slot:stop-address> <vs-address> <span>The White House,</span> <span>Corgarff,</span> <span>Strathdon,</span> <span>AB36 8YP </span></vs-address> </template> <template v-slot:stop-buttons> <vs-itinerary-border-overlap-wrapper> <vs-button class="mb-075" variant="secondary" icon="food" href="/info/food-drink/search-results?prodtypes=cate&lat=57.16139&lng=-3.19396&locprox=1&areaproxdist=5.0"> Nearby places to eat </vs-button> <vs-button variant="secondary" icon="product-accommodation" href="/info/accommodation/search-results?prodtypes=acco&avail=off&lat=57.16139&lng=-3.19396&locprox=1&areaproxdist=5.0"> Nearby places to stay </vs-button> </vs-itinerary-border-overlap-wrapper> </template> </vs-itinerary-stop>  </template> </vs-itinerary-day> <vs-itinerary-day :default-show="false" day-number="6" day-label="Day" day-title="Braemar, Ballater & Craigievar"> <template v-slot:day-introduction> <p>The final day of your tour takes you through the heart of聽<vs-link type="default" href="/info/towns-villages/royal-deeside-p244681" title="Royal Deeside">Royal Deeside</vs-link>. Begin at Braemar Castle and see the interesting curios of this 17th century stronghold. Travel on to Balmoral Castle, the splendid Scottish holiday home of the Royal Family, and finish your day at fairytale Craigievar Castle, which is decorated with turrets and gargoyles.</p> </template> <template v-slot:stops>  <vs-itinerary-stop stop-number="17" stop-label="Braemar Castle" stop-title="Ballater"> <vs-image-with-caption latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" toggle-button-text="Toggle caption information" :is-hero-image="false" :mobile-overlap="false" :is-video="false" video-id :small-play-button="false" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. Alternatively, you can head to our YouTube channel to see more great videos of Scotland." no-js-message="JavaScript needs to be enabled to watch this video. 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This 17th century stronghold was most recently furnished with many interesting curios in the 1950s by the flamboyant first wife of the Laird. Take a guided tour of the castle with a local volunteer or with an audio guide.</p> <vs-link href="/info/see-do/braemar-castle-p256521" class="d-inline-block mb-100"> Find out more about Braemar Castle </vs-link> </template> <template v-slot:stop-address> <vs-address> <span>Braemar Castle,</span> <span>Ballater,</span> <span>AB35 5XR </span></vs-address> </template> <template v-slot:stop-facilities> <vs-icon-list title="Key facilities"> <vs-icon-list-item icon="parking" label="Parking"> </vs-icon-list-item> <vs-icon-list-item icon="pubtranrte" label="On Public Transport Route"> </vs-icon-list-item> <vs-icon-list-item icon="petswelcom" label="Pets Welcome"> </vs-icon-list-item> <vs-icon-list-item icon="accessparkdrop" label="Accessible Parking Or Drop-off Point"> </vs-icon-list-item> <vs-icon-list-item icon="accesstoliet" label="Accessible toilets"> </vs-icon-list-item> <vs-icon-list-item icon="wifi" label="WiFi"> </vs-icon-list-item> </vs-icon-list> </template> </vs-itinerary-stop> <vs-itinerary-stop stop-number="18" stop-label="Balmoral Castle" stop-title="Ballater"> <vs-image-with-caption latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" toggle-button-text="Toggle caption information" :is-hero-image="false" :mobile-overlap="false" :is-video="false" video-id :small-play-button="false" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. 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We can't display this content at the moment." :show-toggle="true" play-button-text="Play video"> <template v-slot:video-title> </template> <vs-img src="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2022/06/23/balmoral-castle-grounds-fountain" alt srcset="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2022/06/23/balmoral-castle-grounds-fountain?size=xs 300w, /binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2022/06/23/balmoral-castle-grounds-fountain?size=sm 600w, /binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2022/06/23/balmoral-castle-grounds-fountain?size=md 1200w, /binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2022/06/23/balmoral-castle-grounds-fountain?size=lg 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 75vw, 100vw" low-res-image="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2022/06/23/balmoral-castle-grounds-fountain?size=xxs" :use-lazy-loading="true"> </vs-img> <template v-slot:img-caption> <vs-caption latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" text-align="left"> <template v-slot:caption> Balmoral Castle </template> </vs-caption> </template> </vs-image-with-caption> <template v-slot:stop-description> <p>Royal Deeside is home to the famous Balmoral Castle, a firm favourite with the Royal Family. The estate has been in the family since 1848, after it was purchased by Queen Victoria. Enjoy a stroll around castle gardens, visit the ballroom and special exhibitions or relax with a drink in the coffee and gift shop.</p> <vs-link href="/info/see-do/balmoral-castle-p2996191" class="d-inline-block mb-100"> Find out more about Balmoral Castle </vs-link> </template> <vs-itinerary-tips> <template v-slot:text> <div> <strong>Film fans</strong> <p>You'll recognise this iconic castle which featured in the Oscar-winning film聽<em>The Queen</em>, a 2006 portrayal of HM The Queen, Elizabeth II.</p> </div> </template> <template v-slot:svg> <vs-svg path="highland-cow"> </vs-svg></template> </vs-itinerary-tips> <template v-slot:stop-address> <vs-address> <span>The Estate Office,</span> <span>Crathie,</span> <span>Ballater,</span> <span>AB35 5TB </span></vs-address> </template> <template v-slot:stop-facilities> <vs-icon-list title="Key facilities"> <vs-icon-list-item icon="pubtranrte" label="On Public Transport Route"> </vs-icon-list-item> <vs-icon-list-item icon="petswelcom" label="Pets Welcome"> </vs-icon-list-item> <vs-icon-list-item icon="accessparkdrop" label="Accessible Parking Or Drop-off Point"> </vs-icon-list-item> <vs-icon-list-item icon="accesstoliet" label="Accessible toilets"> </vs-icon-list-item> <vs-icon-list-item icon="cafereston" label="Cafe or Restaurant"> </vs-icon-list-item> </vs-icon-list> </template> </vs-itinerary-stop> <vs-itinerary-stop stop-number="19" stop-label="Craigievar Castle" stop-title="Alford"> <vs-image-with-caption latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" toggle-button-text="Toggle caption information" :is-hero-image="false" :mobile-overlap="false" :is-video="false" video-id :small-play-button="false" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. 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The riot of turrets, gargoyles and high corbelling work create the fairytale appearance which is said to have inspired Walt Disney. 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