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St Andrews Ghost Tours
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Daily tours scheduled for 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 5:30pm, 7:30pm & 9pm, 7 days a week throughout the year (check booking calendar for any exclusions).
Discover a wealth of lost history and paranormal sightings on this award-winning guided walking tour of the historic medieval Scottish town of St Andrews.
This is one of the top ghost tours in the world and one of only 4 walking tours in Scotland with 5 Stars through the Scottish Tourist Board..... Importantly, this is one of the only ghost tours in the world where there are no myths, legends, stories, tales or 'jumper ooters'! For this is the real stuff, where you will learn about the remarkable history of St Andrews as a backdrop to the reality of the paranormal through countless people's experiences. Including first-hand accounts with your guide; author, historian, and paranormal authority Richard Falconer.
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$17.48
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St Andrews Town: Walking Tour
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Learn more about St. Andrews than is possible wandering around alone by booking this guided walking tour. In a small group, your guide will bring the town to life as you take a leisurely stroll to such attractions as St Andrews' Cathedral, St Andrews' Castle, the Old Course, the University of St. Andrews and hidden gems that most visitors miss.
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$15.61
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Loch Ness and the Highlands Small-Group Day Tour from Aberdeen
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This guided tour is a great introduction to Scotland and ideal for first-time visitors and those with limited time. You'll pass by some of Scotland's most famous castles and mountains, see the ancient Clava Cairns, learn about the doomed Jacobite Rising at the Culloden Battlefield. You'll also visit the mysterious Loch Ness where you can take an optional boat trip.
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$68.69
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$68.69

Dunnottar Castle and Royal Deeside Small-Group Tour from Aberdeen
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Soak up Scottish history and some of the country's most stunning scenery on this day tour from Aberdeen. After visiting the cliff top fortress of Dunnottar Castle, you'll head for Royal Deeside where you'll see ancient forest and magnificent waterfalls, and discover why the area is a longtime favorite vacation destination for the British royal family.
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$57.45
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$57.45

St Andrews Golf Oriented History Tours
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Famed across the globe as the Home of Golf, St. Andrews has more than just links to offer. Discover its history and lesser-known aspects of the beautiful game when you join these golf-oriented heritage tours, led by local author and historian Richard Falconer. Visit the Links, the Golf Inn, and the ruins of St. Andrews Cathedral, last resting place of over 100 noted golfers; discover the castle’s gory history and Scotland’s oldest university too.
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$19.98
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$19.98

St Andrews History Tours
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This tour is scheduled at 12 noon, 2pm, 4pm and 5:30pm, 7 days a week (check booking calendar for any exclusions).
Your guide Richard Falconer is an author and historian of St Andrews and conducts all the history tours himself. Having researched St Andrews for a period spanning six decades you will find a lot of previously lost or forgotten history about the town. Including how the town and University were looking for the lost treasure of the Cathedral for 50 years until 1929, and what Richard has uncovered through his researches over the last 40+ years.
The tour incorporates all the historic quarters of the town apart from the golf course which is for another tour! You will see two locations where Mary Queen of Scots stayed for her holidays to St Andrews. Explore the historic ancient City and learn about the spiritual and sometimes barbarous elements.
St Andrews is unique on many fronts, with many a noted golfer, Hollywood stars and royalty spending time here.
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$17.48
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$17.48

Speyside Whisky Trail Small-Group Day Tour from Aberdeen
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Whisky distilleries abound in Scotland and deciding where to go can be tricky, while driving between distilleries takes tastings off the table. That’s not a problem on this intimate small-group tour, as your driver-guide transports you to two specially selected distilleries in a top-of-the-range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach. There, learn about the history and production of whisky, before sampling for yourself.
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500 Years of Crime and Punishment: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Aberdeen
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Discover a side to Aberdeen that you won't get on a typical sightseeing tour. This self-guided audio tour takes you through the ancient streets of the Granite City and deep into the depths of its murky past. Hear tales of bodysnatching, witchcrafts trials, and more as you stroll between such historic landmarks as Marischal College and the Mercat Cross.
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$5.40
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$5.40

Made in Dundee: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Dundee: coolest city in Scotland or sink of humanity? On this self-guided GPS audio tour, you decide for yourself as I take you beyond Dundee's main tourist attractions.
During the tour, you'll encounter a heroic pigeon, James Bond's grandfather and the world's worst poet. You'll learn why Winston Churchill vowed never to return here and how to survive when in the Arctic.
The tour is perfect for first-time visitors to Dundee as well as those who want to learn more about their city - such as by finding out how Dundee came to own the largest cut emerald in existence.
This audio tour takes you on a 3km walk around the many sights of Dundee, as well as the hidden corners. It takes just over an hour without stopping but you can pause the tour whenever you choose. The audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smart phone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.
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$5.34
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The Dark Side of Aberdeen: A Self-guided Audio Walk
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Explore the murkier corners of Aberdeen at your own pace with this highly acclaimed self guided audio walking tour of Aberdeen. Beginning from the Mercat Cross, you'll weave your way through hundreds of years of history while discovering the stories of piracy, slavery, and insurrection that the city hides in plain sight. Hear about "Indian Pete" and his efforts to banish child slavery. The tour is ready whenever you feel like taking a stroll. It plays audio automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smart phone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline. It does not need a network connection to work. If you've got an hour and want to see some of the grisly and gloomy corners that Aberdeen has to offer – this is the tour for you!
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Taste of Scotland Tour
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Although most famous for its castles, Scotland has an interesting culinary heritage. Get a true taste of the country during a full-day tour that visits the Glen Garioch Whiskey Distillery and three major historical attractions. Letting someone else drive means you’ll have more time to focus on northern Scotland’s stunning scenery and can skip worrying about getting lost on rural roads.
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$92.42
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$92.42

Aberdeenshire Private Half Day Castle & Historic Building Tour
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Aberdeenshire is known for its density of castles and historic buildings but, without your own transportation, getting around can be tricky. Skip the hassle of navigating public transit with this private tour. In the company of just your group and a guide, explore the history-rich region and enjoy the flexibility of adapting the itinerary to your specific interests.
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$186.08
Price varies by group size
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$186.08
Price varies by group size

Aberdeen Street Art Walking Tour
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Discover a different side to Aberdeen on this street art walking tour.
During 1.5 hours you’ll meander down alleys and under bridges to uncover some of the city’s most beautiful pieces of art that are taking over the walls by storm. All with a local, expert guide.
From unassuming corners to major buildings, there’s art around every turn and your guide knows just where to find the best of the best!
Among the 10+ murals you will see:
- Man & Dog - Smug
- Lego Wall - Jan Vormann
- Side Profile - Alice Pasquini
- Unicorn - Bordalo
And other hidden gems!
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$15.61
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$15.61

Dunnottar Castle - Small Group Guided Walking Tour
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We are passionate about our hometown, its stunning scenery, its vibrant history and we want to share this with you. Join us on our walking tours and enhance your holiday experience with interesting routes along coastal paths, across beaches, and through woodland while learning about our local history, geography, and a wee bit of geology too.
All our tours are in small groups (maximum eight people) to ensure you enjoy a personal experience and have plenty of opportunities to chat with our guides. We are happy to adapt our tours to suit specific groups. Our tours set out daily at 9:30am or 1:30pm although other times may be available if preferred.
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$58.07
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St Andrews Sightseeing Tours
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Award-winning sightseeing walking tours of St Andrews with noted guide, author and historical researcher Richard Falconer.
St Andrews is one of the most unique and surprising locations in the world. It is no secret that St Andrews is a sought-after destination, being the Home of Golf and incorporating Scotland's first University, but there has been a vibrancy here for well over 1000 years. It culminated in the rise and fall of the Cathedral precincts, symbolic of the greatest seat of Catholic power outside Rome itself in Europe for over 400 years - and the treasures they housed may still be here!
You will hear about the formation of St Andrews, the golf, the university and Royalty through the ages from Pictish Kings to Mary Queen of Scots and Prince William.
It is fair to say St Andrews has it all, and you will find out all about it on this informative and thought-provoking tour as you wander through its iconic historic precincts.
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$17.48
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$17.48

Inverness & Highlands Tour
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Discover the best of the Scottish Highlands on this small-group tour from Aberdeen. Visit such historic sites as the Culloden Battlefield and the Clava Cairns, as well as Cawdor Castle, Loch Ness, and quaint mountain villages. As you explore, your guide will introduce you to the rich history of the area and some of its most scenic viewpoints.
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$106.15
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$106.15

Aberdeen Historical Walking Tour
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Time Exposure Travel will take you on a walking tour round some of the most interesting historical areas of Aberdeen, chosen from the attractions listed above.
In Old Aberdeen some the areas we will explore include the buildings of the 15th Century University, at 12th Century Cathedral with an amazing heraldic ceiling and a dark secret, Scotland's oldest bridge, other fascinating areas and even visit a secret graveyard very few locals even know about.
Tours can be tailored to suit. Please note access to Chapel interiors is subject to availability.
Time Exposure Travel are members of ABTOT (No.5419) which provides protection for customers’ prepayments.
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$43.71
Price varies by group size
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$43.71
Price varies by group size

Full Day OUTLANDER Film locations Tour from Dundee
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Enjoy a very interesting full day private tour from Dundee visiting many of the film locations used in the OUTLANDER TV series. If you are not familiar with this TV series, you should not be put off by this as the venues we visit are some of the best in Scotland and this makes for a very interesting and fun day. Tour is approximately 8-9 hours in duration, and suitable for 1-8 persons. Highlights include; a visit to the historic village of Falkland, the historic village of Culross and 17th Century Palace (Cranesmuir), Deanston Distillery (Wine Warehouse, Le Harve) and Doune Castle (Castle Leoch). You will also see Stirling Castle and the Wallace monument as we pass by, visit Drummond Castle Gardens (Palace of Versailles) etc.
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$499.55
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$499.55
per group

Stunning North East Coast Tour
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During the North East Coast Tour, we will visit some of the region's most dramatic coastline. Starting with the elegant town of Banff and the impressive Duff House where the Earl of Fife entertained royalty and the Duff family married into the aristocracy.
We follow the coastline to Fraserburgh and visit the iconic village of Pennan where we can admire the sea, before finding our way to the story of lighthouses at the museum of lighthouses and Kinnaird Lighthouse.
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$77.43
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$77.43

Robert Burns, the BBC and Mars Bars: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Stonehaven
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Stonehaven is not just a pretty little seaside town. Thanks to its fireball festival and its proximity to one of Scotland's most iconic castles, photos of Stonehaven have been beamed all over the world. Our tour tells you the stories behind these images - and if that wasn't enough we have tales of mutiny, the Titanic and the Scottish Crown Jewels.
This tour is perfect if you are on your way to Dunnottar Castle and want to see something of the town first. If you are staying in Stonehaven it is a great way to get your bearings and see some of the hidden nooks, carvings and art you would otherwise have missed.
This audio tour takes you on a 4km walk around Stonehaven and up to the nearby War Memorial. It takes around 80 minutes without stopping but you can pause the tour whenever you choose. The audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smart phone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.
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$5.13
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$5.13

Aberdeenshire and Royal Deeside Private Half-day Castle Tour
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This is a private tour for your group only. Scotland has many treasures to offer and a lot of them are in Aberdeenshire. We will take you on a private tour to areas that are as stunning as they are interesting and you will learn about the attractions and their history and have a great day out
Tours can include – Iconic Castle(s), Distilleries, Historical Areas, Stunning Scenery (examples listed from which we choose a route), Optional Lunch.
Our example itinerary includes
- Dunnottar Castle- One of the worlds most iconic castles impregnably built on a sheer headland.
- Drum Castle - A stunning 13th Century Castle dating back to Robert The Bruce.
- Crathes Castle - A 16th Century masterpiece on Royal Deeside.
Minimum passengers: one. Maximum passengers: four.
Time Exposure Travel are members of ABTOT (No.5419) which provides protection for customers’ prepayments.
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$173.59
Price varies by group size
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$173.59
Price varies by group size

Royal Deeside Balmoral & Braemar Tour
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Experience the beauty of the Royal Deeside with it's connections to the Monarchy and stunning scenery. Starting from Aberdeen we will follow the River Dee to the Royal Residence, Balmoral. Walking in the footsteps of generations of Royals who have called this castle home.
From there we travel to the picture perfect highland village of Braemar for lunch and a visit to the Highland Games Centre, home of the Braemar Gathering.
Next we start our journey back to Aberdeen, but not before stopping to see the Tomnavarie Stone Circle and one of Queen Victoria's favourite views of Aberdeenshire.
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$77.43
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$77.43

Aberdeen’s Distillery Discovery Tour
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Visit the City of Aberdeen Distillery & Gin School - with a double G&T in hand, join us on a Discovery Tour and learn about Aberdeen’s lost distilling heritage, explore the distillery including the restricted production area, find out how you can make your own gin either at the distillery or at home, take part in a Q&A session with the head distiller and finally, enjoy a gin tasting from the range of true Aberdeen gins.
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$18.73
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$18.73

Aberdeen Historical & Turbulent Times Walking Tour
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Time Exposure Travel will take you on a tour to some of the most interesting historical areas of Aberdeen, chosen from some of the attractions listed in the itinerary.
In Old Aberdeen some the areas we explore include the buildings of the 15th Century University, a 12th Century Cathedral with an amazing heraldic ceiling and a dark secret, Scotland's oldest bridge, other fascinating areas and a secret graveyard very few locals know about.
In the city centre and in the shadow of impressive historical buildings, you learn about the brutal realities of medieval times, including burnings, drownings, hangings, and floggings. Also, Aberdeen has been the site of military invasions, riots and body snatching and you also find out about the local officials who colluded in the 18th century to kidnap young children and sell them as slaves in America.
Our tour covers 800 captivating years.
Access to Chapel interiors is subject to availability.
Time Exposure Travel are members of ABTOT.
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$61.19
Price varies by group size
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$61.19
Price varies by group size
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