Aberdeen's Ancient Heritage and Folklore: Discover the Land of the Picts
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Aberdeen City
Uncover Aberdeen's ancient heritage and folklore on a captivating tour. Explore the land of the Picts, discover ancient sites, traditions, and legends for a unique experience.
Duration:
7 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Barra Hill - Hillforts are earthworks built on higher ground, that historically included wooden or stone enclosures, where a significant settlement of people was situated. These early towns were introduced into Scotland during the Bronze Age from around 1000 BCE. Aberdeenshire has several hill forts around the region, of which only foundations remain but we are learning more every year about how the people in these communities lived. Many of the hill forts are challenging to access, but Barra is one of the few we can visit relatively easily.
During our visit, we will walk along the earthworks and foundations, and begin to get a sense of how these communities were formed and get a feel for what life would be like living on these hills.
*To visit the site we will be walking through fields and off road paths.
What's Included
- On-board WiFi
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on a journey to the past to explore the homeland of the Picts. These early inhabitants of northeast Scotland have etched an enduring impression onto our landscape. This tour invites you to tread the same paths as these ancient settlers, acquainting you with their lifestyle and folklore. With visits to historical locations, an insight into traditions and narrative accounts, this tour is a singular experience.
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues.
- If you have walking poles for the hill sections, please bring them as there are some steep sections on the hills. We may have some available to borrow on the day. Guests are not expected to participate in the walking and some adjustments can be made. If in doubt please contact us before booking.
Location
William Wallace Statue
Union Terrace
Next to the William Wallace statue by the Union Terrace Gardens on Rosemount Viaduct.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Siddharta_s
May 13, 2023
Go for it - Jacqueline is very knowledgeable and went out of her way to accommodate our requests. In addition to heritage sites (place of origin etc), she took us to a cliff overseeing the sea, seagulls and puffins, a whiskey brewery, and a castle- a very customized approach. Highly recommended.
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Victoria_j
May 9, 2023
Loved it - Jaqueline was an absolute gem! She made the tour a very exciting and personalized experience. If you want to get the scoop on local non touristy sites this is the tour!
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