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Whisky 'On The Rocks': Highland Geology & Whisky
Stonehaven
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Moderately steep cliff walks
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Experience Scotland’s geology, landscapes, and whisky heritage in depth on this immersive full-day Whisky 'On The Rocks' GeoTour.
Your day begins at Aberdeen before travelling south to Perthumie Bay, where metamorphosed ocean sediments reveal Scotland’s origins deep beneath ancient seas. From here, you’ll continue to the clifftops above Stonehaven Golf Club, enjoying sweeping views across the Highland Boundary Fault — one of Scotland’s most important geological divides.
You’ll spend time exploring the Midland Valley Terrane, beginning with the volcanic intrusions and Old Red Sandstone river and lake deposits at Cowie Shore. After a relaxed lunch (location TBC), the tour continues via the i...
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
We will visit a local lunch venue. Lunch will be for the participants account.
Meeting Points
Departure
Port of Aberdeen - South Harbour
Pickup at Bus Parking area at Harbour Entrance
Return
Whisky 'On The Rocks': Highland Geology & Whisky
Stonehaven
About
Experience Scotland’s geology, landscapes, and whisky heritage in depth on this immersive full-day Whisky 'On The Rocks' GeoTour.
Your day begins at Aberdeen before travelling south to Perthumie Bay, where metamorphosed ocean sediments reveal Scotland’s origins deep beneath ancient seas. From here, you’ll continue to the clifftops above Stonehaven Golf Club, enjoying sweeping views across the Highland Boundary Fault — one of Scotland’s most important geological divides.
You’ll spend time exploring the Midland Valley Terrane, beginning with the volcanic intrusions and Old Red Sandstone river and lake deposits at Cowie Shore. After a relaxed lunch (location TBC), the tour continues via the i...
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
We will visit a local lunch venue. Lunch will be for the participants account.
Meeting Points
Departure
Port of Aberdeen - South Harbour
Pickup at Bus Parking area at Harbour Entrance
Return
Itinerary
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Stonehaven
Start the day at Perthumie Bay with a 1km guided walk across some of the oldest rocks on the route — metamorphosed ocean-floor sediments that were once buried deep below an ancient sea, now pushed up to the surface as part of the Highland Terrane. A perfect introduction to the geological story of the day.
1 hour
2
Stonehaven Golf Club
A panoramic stop with sweeping views across the Highland Boundary Fault — the great geological dividing line that splits Scotland in two. The perfect place to get your bearings and see the bigger picture before we head down to the coast.
15 minutes
3
Stonehaven
A 1km coastal walk where the geological story really comes to life. We'll examine volcanic intrusions, Old Red Sandstone deposits, and the structures that mark the Midland Valley — Scotland's central geological lowland. Cliffs, sea air, and 400 million years of history underfoot.
1 hour
4
Stonehaven Harbour
A short walk around one of Scotland's prettiest harbours, examining the fault contacts, structures, and sedimentary features visible right in the harbour walls. A working harbour, fishing boats, and a story written in the rocks.
45 minutes
5
Stonehaven
A relaxed lunch overlooking Stonehaven harbour. Time to refuel, watch the boats, and take a breath. (Lunch cost not included; budget around £15–£25 per person.)
1 hour and 30 minutes
6
Crawton Waterfall
A 1km walk down to a hidden coastal waterfall, surrounded by ancient Devonian lava flows and a thriving seabird colony. One of the most dramatic and least-visited places on the Aberdeenshire coast. Some steep paths, but worth every step.
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Fettercairn
The grand finale — Fettercairn Distillery, founded in 1824 and famous for its distinctive cooling-ring stills, a process found nowhere else in Scotch whisky. A guided tour of the working distillery, followed by a tasting of classic Scottish malts. By the time you're holding the dram, you'll know exactly why this distillery is where it is.
