Guidebook for Aberdeenshire
Food Scene
The Bay Fish & Chips
Beach RoadThis is my nephew's award winning fish and chip shop.
A delightful cave of confectionary delights and right next to the fish and chip shop. The coffee is also superb
28 locals recommend
Aunty Bettys
The PromenadeA delightful cave of confectionary delights and right next to the fish and chip shop. The coffee is also superb
The Ship Inn, Stonehaven
5 ShoreheadIts a great location on the harbour.
This is a local spot with good food for good prices and owned by hard working locals.
6 locals recommend
Station Hotel
Arduthie RoadThis is a local spot with good food for good prices and owned by hard working locals.
The Tolbooth Seafood Restaurant
Old PierExcellent upmarket fish restaurant
Drinks & Nightlife
Always a buzz with locals and tourists and has a great selection of craft beers
18 locals recommend
Marine Hotel
9-10 ShoreheadAlways a buzz with locals and tourists and has a great selection of craft beers
Sightseeing
This castle has a wonderful history dating back from the 1200
www.dunnottarcastle.co.uk/history/
It has also featured in films.
175 locals recommend
Dunnottar Castle
This castle has a wonderful history dating back from the 1200
www.dunnottarcastle.co.uk/history/
It has also featured in films.
Its on the cliff walk from Stonehaven town to Dunnottar Castle. Black Hill was originally where they hung people in the middle ages, before the gallows were moved to Gallow Hill in Dunnottar Woods
6 locals recommend
Stonehaven War Memorial
1Its on the cliff walk from Stonehaven town to Dunnottar Castle. Black Hill was originally where they hung people in the middle ages, before the gallows were moved to Gallow Hill in Dunnottar Woods
Crathes Castle Visitor Centre and Ticket Office
Its where the Queen comes to and Stonehaven is a gateway to Royal Deeside
120 locals recommend
Balmoral Castle
Its where the Queen comes to and Stonehaven is a gateway to Royal Deeside
Parks & Nature
Lots of little walks around the woods with interesting things to see, such as the shell housie.
12 locals recommend
Dunnottar Woods car park
8 Dunnottar ChurchLots of little walks around the woods with interesting things to see, such as the shell housie.
Arts & Culture
This is the oldest building in Stonehaven, which was once the Earl Marshal's storehouse. It held goods and chattles before they were transported up to Dunnottar Castle
12 locals recommend
Tolbooth Museum
3 Old Pier This is the oldest building in Stonehaven, which was once the Earl Marshal's storehouse. It held goods and chattles before they were transported up to Dunnottar Castle
Entertainment & Activities
Winner of MG ALBA Scots Traditional Music Award 2016
Club of the Year Award
Stonehaven Community Centre station
Winner of MG ALBA Scots Traditional Music Award 2016
Club of the Year Award
Stonehaven Golf Club
The best and only one of two heated outdoor pools in Scotland. A must in summer
35 locals recommend
Stonehaven Open Air Pool
The LinksThe best and only one of two heated outdoor pools in Scotland. A must in summer