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Highland and Lowland Castle Full Day GeoTour

By Scotland 'On The Rocks' GeoTours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$460 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Discover Scotland’s Highland Boundary region through a unique blend of geology, history, and world-famous castle architecture on this full-day mult-location GeoTour. Designed for visitors who want to experience both of the region’s most iconic castles — Dunnottar Castle and Crathes Castle — this tour combines deep-time geology with dramatic coastal scenery, ancient architecture, and captivating Scottish storytelling.

Throughout the day, your guide Steve Adams — founder of Balgownie Geoscience with over 45 years of experience — provides expert commentary linking geology, landscape, history, and culture.

Activity location

  • Crathes Castle
    • Crathes
    • AB31 5QJ, Banchory, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Queen's Terrace
    • Queen's Terrace
    • AB10 1XL, Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Highland and Lowland Castle Full Day GeoTour
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:30 AM
Price details
NZ$459.76 x 1 AdultNZ$459.76
Total
Price is NZ$459.76
Until Tue, 28 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Snacks
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch will be for participants account

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Moderately steep cliff and castle entry walks

Activity itinerary

Crathes Castle

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Glorious Deeside castle built in the 16th century by the Burnett of Leys family with renowned walled garden

Stonehaven

  • 2h
Visit this quaint Scottish East Coast village and explore its remarkable geological history, including a visit to the Highland Boundary Fault, a major feature in Scotland’s development

Dunnottar Castle

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
In addition to exploring the area's fantastic geology you will have the opportunity to visit and view the iconic Dunnottar Castle and learn about it's rich Scottish heritage.

Location

Activity location

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    Crathes Castle
    • Crathes
    • AB31 5QJ, Banchory, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Queen's Terrace
    • Queen's Terrace
    • AB10 1XL, Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
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    Port of Aberdeen - South Harbour
    • Saint Fitticks Road
    • AB11 8TN, Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

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