Aberdeen, Scotland

Castles & Casks

Scottish Heritage and Spirits Visit a 16th-century castle, savor lunch at a converted farmstead and taste whisky at an ancient distillery. Travel through beautiful scenery to the 16th-century Crathes Castle, an iconic tower house set among rolling hills. Meet your host and set out to view the elaborately decorated rooms featuring family heirlooms, intricately painted ceilings and well-preserved antique furniture that has graced the home of the Burnett family for more than 350 years. Outside, walk among sculpted shrubs and yew hedges planted as early as 1702. Then make your way to the banks of the River Dee, to a former farmstead for lunch at the Milton Brasserie. Next, you will drive to one of Scotland’s oldest operating distilleries at Glen Garioch Distillery in the historic market town of Oldmeldrum. Taste a dram of their renowned small batch, single malt whisky, made since 1797, then return to your ship. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.