Whisky 'On The Rocks': Highland Geology & Whisky

Name: Whisky 'On The Rocks': Highland Geology & Whisky
Start: 2026-08-05T08:30:00Z
Location: Aberdeenshire

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US$150.24 per guest

Adult x1

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Earliest available date: August 5, 2026

Free cancellation (24 hours notice)

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Location

Aberdeenshire

Duration

9 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 6 guests

Language

English

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Explore Scotland's rugged beauty and rich whisky traditions on a full-day tour. Delve into geological wonders and sample fine spirits, visiting stunning sites from Perthumie Bay to Fettercairn.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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 iconic Dunnottar Castle to Crawton, where you’ll walk among superbly exposed Devonian lava flows, coastal waterfalls, and a nationally important seabird colony.

The day concludes at Fettercairn Distillery, where you’ll enjoy a full guided tour and tasting.

What You Get

Bottled water

Snacks

In-vehicle air conditioning

Air-conditioned vehicle

Lunch

We will visit a local lunch venue. Lunch will be for the participants account.

Good To Know

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Moderately steep cliff walks
Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

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 hourAdmission Ticket Free

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 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

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 hourAdmission Ticket Free

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 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

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 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

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 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

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.

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free