Hiking in Balmoral and a Royal Lochnagar Distillery Tour
Enjoy a stunning hike in the beautiful Balmoral Estate, a Highland residence of the Royal Family since 1852.
Area
Scotland
Type
Active
Food & Drink
Wildlife & Nature
Grade
Standard
Who
Adults
Duration
Half Day
Enjoy a stunning hike in the beautiful Balmoral Estate, a Highland residence of the Royal Family since 1852. Walk through ancient Caledonian pine forests, listening for the rush of a river and the call of a blackbird. After lunch, enjoy a private tour and tasting at the Royal Lochnagar Distillery, which received a royal warrant from Queen Victoria in 1848.
Recommended Hotels Nearby
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