Discover one of Scotland's most iconic castles and the great geological fault that shaped its dramatic setting — all in a single half-day from Aberdeen.
This relaxed half-day tour from Aberdeen (with convenient cruise ship pickup at South Harbour) takes you to Dunnottar Castle, the spectacular clifftop fortress that protected Scotland's Crown Jewels. Along the way you'll walk metamorphosed ocean-floor rocks more than 600 million years old, take in panoramic views across the Highland Boundary Fault, and explore Stonehaven's coastal geology — volcanic flows and ancient river deposits side by side.
Your guide is Steve Adams, a working geologist with 45 years of experience and a knack for maki...
Points forts
5 heures
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
5 heures
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
Bottled water
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
Port of Aberdeen - South Harbour
Pickup at Bus Parking area at Harbour Entrance
Retour
Informations importantes
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Animaux d'assistance autorisés
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Des options de transport en commun sont disponibles à proximité
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Déconseillé aux voyageurs ayant une mauvaise santé cardiovasculaire
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Les voyageurs doivent avoir au moins un niveau modéré de forme physique
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Moderately steep cliff walks
Politique d'annulation
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Pour un remboursement complet, vous devez annuler au moins 24 heures avant l'heure de début de l'expérience.
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Les délais limites sont basés sur l'heure locale de l'expérience.
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Si vous annulez moins de 24 heures avant l'heure de début de l'expérience, le montant que vous avez payé ne sera pas remboursé.
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Discover one of Scotland's most iconic castles and the great geological fault that shaped its dramatic setting — all in a single half-day from Aberdeen.
This relaxed half-day tour from Aberdeen (with convenient cruise ship pickup at South Harbour) takes you to Dunnottar Castle, the spectacular clifftop fortress that protected Scotland's Crown Jewels. Along the way you'll walk metamorphosed ocean-floor rocks more than 600 million years old, take in panoramic views across the Highland Boundary Fault, and explore Stonehaven's coastal geology — volcanic flows and ancient river deposits side by side.
Your guide is Steve Adams, a working geologist with 45 years of experience and a knack for maki...
Points forts
5 heures
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
5 heures
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
Bottled water
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
Port of Aberdeen - South Harbour
Pickup at Bus Parking area at Harbour Entrance
Retour
Itinéraire
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Stonehaven
A 1km guided walk at Perthumie Bay across some of the oldest rocks on Scotland's east coast — metamorphosed ocean-floor sediments more than 600 million years old. A perfect introduction to Scotland's Highland Terrane and the deep history beneath your feet.
1 heure et 15 minutes
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Stonehaven Golf Club
A panoramic stop with sweeping views across the Highland Boundary Fault — the great geological line that splits Scotland into Highlands and Lowlands. The perfect place to see the bigger picture before we head to the coast.
15 minutes
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Stonehaven
A short coastal walk (around 500m) where the geology really comes to life. We'll examine volcanic flows and ancient river deposits side by side — the rocks that built Scotland's central Lowlands.
1 heure
4
Château de Dunnottar
The grand finale. Explore one of Scotland's most spectacular cliff-top fortresses, perched on a sea stack of ancient conglomerate. Learn the daring story of how Dunnottar protected Scotland's Crown Jewels from Cromwell's army, take in views you won't forget, and discover why this castle could only have been built right here, on this rock. Note: a steep climb is required to access the castle itself.
