A Day in Royal Deeside with a Local Raconteur
Discover Royal Deeside through Simon’s eyes — a rare chance to explore the Highlands with an insider whose stories, connections and access reveal a world beyond the guidebook.
Area
Scotland
Type
Community & Culture
History
Wildlife & Nature
Grade
Luxurious
Who
Teens
Young Kids
Difficulty
Leisurely
Duration
Full Day
Leave the guidebooks behind for a deeply personal day in Royal Deeside with Simon, a former manager of the 95,000-acre Invercauld Estate. Traveling by Land Rover, follow his stories into the Cairngorms, from hidden waterfalls and red deer to Highland farms and historic castles. His rare local connections can open doors few visitors ever see — including Crathie Kirk, the Royal family’s church, where Simon is one of very few to hold a key. Every journey is shaped around you, revealing a side of Deeside reserved for those in the know.
Recommended Hotels Nearby
A selection of luxury hotel options in the area, handpicked and recommended by our travel specialists.
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View AccommodationNewhall Mains
Newhall Mains is where Scottish heritage, natural beauty, and modern luxury come together to create a truly exceptional stay.
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View AccommodationIsle of Eriska
The Isle of Eriska Hotel is located on a private island at the mouth of Loch Linnhe in Western Scotland. Evoking an air of exclusivity, the hotel is surrounded by stunning nature and wildlife, with a vast array of outdoor pursuits and activities on offer.
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View AccommodationAldourie Castle
Aldourie Castle is located on the banks of Loch Ness near Inverness in Scotland and is a classic example of Scottish baronial architecture and only available for exclusive hire. Set within a 500-acre estate, it is the definitive Scottish castle retreat.
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View AccommodationGleneagles
Think Gleneagles and golf instantly comes to mind, but a stay at Gleneagles is about far more than that. It is a luxury bolthole surrounded by an adventure playground: rolling glens and the fresh Scottish air just waiting to be explored and breathed in.
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View AccommodationThe Torridon
The Torridon is a luxury Scottish country house hotel located in one of the most spectacular corners of Scotland. Offering fantastic food and an array of activities to you get out and about, the Torridon is the quintessential Scottish Highland retreat.
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View AccommodationThe Fife Arms
Located in the scenic village of Braemar, The Fife Arms is a landmark hotel that has undergone a transformation from traditional Victorian coaching house to luxury hotel, nestled within the majestic Cairngorms National Park in the Scottish Highlands.
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Glen Affric Estate
Escape to the Scottish Highlands at Glen Affric Estate, an exclusive-use retreat where luxury lodges, breathtaking wilderness and personalize-made experiences combine to create an unforgettable private escape immersed in nature.
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View AccommodationGlencoe House Hotel
Glencoe House, built by Lord Strathcona in 1896, sits majestically overlooking Glencoe, Scotland’s famous Highland landscape. With hiking, fishing and biking on your doorstep there is plenty to do and see.
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View AccommodationCameron House Loch Lomond
Once a historic baronial mansion, Cameron House has been lavishly restored into a world-class Scottish resort hotel on the banks of the serene Loch Lomond, hosting guests in luxurious style within 400 acres of majestic Scottish countryside.
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