August 2026 Clan Forbes Scotland Tour

From August 17–24, 2026, join us for an unforgettable journey through the heart of Forbes country—castles, cathedrals, distilleries, and Highland games await!

► Walk the streets of Old Aberdeen

► View rare Forbes archives at the Sir Duncan Rice Library

► Sip whisky at Glen Garioch Distillery

► Tour Druminnor Castle and learn about the first Forbes stronghold

► Join Lord and Lady Forbes for tea at Castle Forbes

► Explore Fyvie, Pitsligo, Tolquhon, Corse, Craigievar, Crathes, & Dunottar Castles

► Thrill to the Lonach Highlanders and cheer competitors at the Lonach Highland Gathering

► Shop & explore in the Royal Deeside town of Ballater

Hosted by Clan Forbes Society in partnership with Clans and Castles, the tour package includes seven nights twin or double room occupancy en-suite accommodation; all breakfasts, three lunches, one dinner, one tea, and one reception; an Aberdeen Walking Tour; entrance fees to all castles in the itinerary; Lonach Gathering; Glen Garioch Distillery Tour & Tasting; and an executive touring coach and driver for the duration of the tour. Your primary tour guide will be Clan Forbes Society President Bart Forbes, with Clan Forbes Historian Alex Forbes of Druminnor.

The cost is £2,132 per person double occupancy, or £2,905 per person single room occupancy. A deposit of £500 per person (non-refundable) is due by December 31, 2025. We are limiting the tour to 24 current paid members and their families.

For more information, contact Bart Forbes at president@clan-forbes.org.