Private day tour · Aberdeenshire and beyond
Your Scotland.Your kind of day.
Castles, coastlines, whisky, wildlife or somewhere entirely unexpected. A private tour shaped around what makes you curious.
The day, your way
The best journeys begin with a conversation.
Perhaps you’re a castle hunter, a whisky lover or happiest beside the sea. Perhaps there’s a family connection you want to explore, an ancient place you’ve always wondered about, or simply a quiet road you’d like to follow.
Tell me what draws you to Scotland. We’ll shape a private day around your interests, the season and the time available — with room for the discoveries nobody planned.
Places beyond the postcard
Follow your curiosity.
From prehistoric stones to working harbours and extraordinary cliffs, North East Scotland is full of places worth lingering in.
Ideas for your itinerary
Choose a theme. Or mix a few.
These are possibilities, not fixed routes. We’ll agree what fits your interests and the day.
Nature & landscapes
Follow the wild places.
Walk a beach, watch the cliffs or head inland for dramatic scenery and a little more space.
- Cairngorms National Park
- Loch Muick
- Bullers o’ Buchan
- Troup Head
Castles & history
Find the stories behind the stones.
Explore fortresses, old estates and the smaller historic places that make Aberdeenshire so distinctive.
- Dunnottar Castle
- Craigievar Castle
- Castle Fraser
- Slains Castle
Whisky & local character
Discover a good dram.
If whisky is your passion, we can discuss distillery visits or tastings and plan around availability.
- Glen Garioch Distillery
- Glendronach Distillery
- Royal Lochnagar Distillery
- Glenfiddich Distillery
With a local guide
Go beyond the guidebook with Jamie.
Your guide brings local knowledge, stories and flexibility to the day. We can pause for a photograph, change course when the weather shifts, or give an interesting place more time.
This isn’t a coach itinerary. It’s your group’s day.
Meet your guide →More corners to discover
A little further from the familiar.
Small places, big skies and stories you might otherwise pass by.
How it works
Simple to plan. Personal from the start.
Tell me your interests
Castles, coast, whisky, wildlife, family history — or a bit of everything.
Shape the day together
We’ll discuss the places and pace that work, allowing for travel time and opening arrangements.
Enjoy your Scotland
Set off with a flexible plan and a local guide who knows when an unexpected stop is worth making.
Make it yours
Let’s plan your private tour.
£595 per group for up to seven guests, with a usual 09:00 start and a 9-hour day. Tell me what you would love to see, and we can work out a route that makes sense.
Distillery tours, attraction admission, food and refreshments may carry additional charges. Visits depend on opening times and availability.
Check dates & availability
Reserve your private day.
Choose an available date below, or contact me first to discuss your ideal route.