The Queen Mother's Castle of Mey

10 hours | Invergordon | I N 1 - 1 7 0

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Points of Interest

Castle of Mey

Shopping Opportunities, Includes meal, Moderate activity

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

Enjoy a day of royal adventure as you travel to the late Queen Mother's summer residence, the Castle of Mey. Your adventure begins as you board your motorcoach bound for the Northern Highlands. After stopping for morning coffee and photos along the way, you'll arrive at the Castle. Her Majesty, the late Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, first saw what was then Barrogill Castle in 1952, while mourning the death of her husband, King George VI. She restored it and created its beautiful gardens. While it boasts fine furnishings and paintings, the feel is much that of a private home. You'll tour the castle's apartments, the Queen Mother's bedroom, the library and the castle gardens as well as a traditional walled kitchen garden, a conservatory, and the Queen Mother's Shell Garden with her beloved shrub roses. Then, enjoy lunch at a local country inn before returning to your ship.

Special Notes:

Accessibility:

The Castle of Mey is only wheelchair accessible on the ground floor. There is a very small lift that can take guests from the ground level to the castle's first floor, but it is not designed for mobility devices such as wheelchairs or scooters. A guest would need to be able exit their wheelchair or scooter to take the lift is it small and cannot accommodate these types of mobility devices.

Bring local currency or credit cards for additional purchases – credit cards are accepted in a majority of shops, but not all.

No photography or videography is allowed inside the castle of Mey.

Visits to the castle are subject to Royal Visits. Such information may only be provided at short notice.

Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing suited to the day's conditions. Bring a hat and a waterproof jacket.

Child Price:

12 & under reduced

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Depart from ship for scenic drive from Invergordon to Helmsdale for a refreshment stop

Transport type: Non Air Conditioned Motorcoach

Transport Capacity: 45

Travel time: 01:30

Time at site: 00:45

Inside visit: Yes

Air conditioned: No

Restroom available: Yes

Shopping available: No

Photo/video restrictions: No

Photo/video opportunity: No

Guided tour of the Castle of Mey

Transport type: Non Air Conditioned Motorcoach

Transport Capacity: 45

Travel time: 00:30

Time at site: 01:45

Inside visit: Yes

Air conditioned: Yes

Walking distance: 300

Steps: 76

Restroom available: Yes

Shopping available: Yes

Photo/video restrictions: No

Photo/video opportunity: No

Lunch at a hotel near the Castle of Mey

Transport type: Non Air Conditioned Motorcoach

Transport Capacity: 45

Travel time: 00:15

Time at site: 01:00

Inside visit: Yes

Air conditioned: No

Walking distance: 10

Steps: 2

Restroom available: Yes

Shopping available: No

Photo/video restrictions: No

Photo/video opportunity: No

Photo stop for Canisbay Church

Transport type: Non Air Conditioned Motorcoach

Transport Capacity: 45

Travel time: 01:15

Time at site: 00:15

Inside visit: No

Air conditioned: No

Restroom available: No

Shopping available: No

Photo/video restrictions: No

Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Re-board your motorcoach and return to your ship

Transport type: Non Air Conditioned Motorcoach

Transport Capacity: 45

Travel time: 02:45

Inside visit: No

Air conditioned: No

Restroom available: No

Shopping available: No

Photo/video restrictions: No

Photo/video opportunity: No