Why visit Stonehaven?

Stonehaven has been described as the Coastal Gem in the North East of Scotland. It is the main county town of historic Kincardineshire and the Mearns and situated 15 miles south of Aberdeen.

With our historic picturesque harbour, lovely family friendly beaches, the amazing Dunnottar Castle, historic sites, fantastic walks, woods and open-air swimming pool, there is something for everyone.

We have wonderful local independant shops  with great restaurants and bars, many of which are award winning.

Stonehaven provides an excellent base to visit and explore the surrounding area and all it has to offer including Castle, Coastal and Whisky Trails.

Have a look at the drop down tabs for furhter information - Local, Surrounding Area, Shopping. These listings should not be considered exhaustive but rather give you a flavour of what is available to you during your visit.