Private day tour · Moray
Moray Coast & Castles.
Harbours, headlands and a coast full of character.
Travel from handsome harbours to wild sea views, historic estates and the quietly unforgettable villages of the Moray Firth.
The Moray Firth
A coast made for lingering.
Beginning in the historic towns of Macduff and Banff, this is a day of handsome harbours and changing sea light. Portsoy’s 17th-century harbour, Cullen’s famous local food and Bow Fiddle Rock are only the beginning.
Continue through Findochty and Buckie, where fishing heritage is ever present, before turning back via Spey Bay. Jamie shapes the day around the weather, wildlife, access and the places that intrigue you most.
See the full route →Along the way
Harbour towns, open water and castle stories.
Highlights include Tarlair, Duff House, Portsoy Harbour, Findlater Castle, Cullen, Bow Fiddle Rock, Findochty, Buckie and Spey Bay.
The route
From historic lidos to dolphins on the Moray Firth.
Stops and optional visits depend on available time, access, opening arrangements and conditions on the day.
Morning
- Tarlair Outdoor Swimming Pool and café
- Duff House
- Portsoy Harbour
Optional, time permitting: MacDuff Marine Aquarium.
Afternoon
- Findlater Castle photo stop
- Lunch in Cullen
- Portknockie and Bow Fiddle Rock
- Findochty and Buckie
Late afternoon & return
- Spey Bay and the Scottish Dolphin Centre
- Drive back towards Aberdeen with local folklore, whisky and music
- Return approximately 17:00
Optional, time permitting: Huntly Castle and Maiden Stone.
Your guide
Go beyond the guidebook with Jamie.
With a local’s eye for a story, a viewpoint and the right place to stop, Jamie makes the Moray Coast feel personal rather than prescribed.
Plan your dayMake it yours
Reserve your Moray Coast day.
£595 per private group, for up to seven guests. Departing at 09:00 from an agreed Aberdeen pickup point.
Duff House admission is not included in the tour price.