Stonehaven
A seaside town south of Aberdeen, known for harbour fish and chips and a clifftop path leading to Dunnottar Castle.
Stonehaven lies about 25 km south of Aberdeen, a holiday town on the Kincardineshire coast. The old town centres on a small harbour and has a 16th-century Tolbooth museum and harbourside pubs. The Bay fish and chip shop on the harbour is very popular. The Carron fish shop in town is said to be the birthplace of the deep-fried Mars bar. On the hill to the south stands a WWI memorial in the style of a Greek temple. From there, a clifftop path of about 45 minutes leads to Dunnottar Castle, the classic walking route. Every New Year's Eve at midnight, the 'Fireballs' procession draws large crowds. Take a train from Aberdeen, about 15 to 20 minutes, or bus X7. In summer, you can swim in the outdoor seawater pool, open June to August.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Dunnottar Castle
- Fowlsheugh RSPB Reserve
- Drum Castle
- Gordon Highlanders Museum
- Duthie Park & David Welch Winter Gardens
- Union Street & Castlegate
- Aberdeen Art Gallery
- Kirk of St Nicholas