Stonehaven is a town in Aberdeenshire on the east coast of Scotland, situated between Montrose and Aberdeen, in a sheltered position looking out to the North Sea. Stonehaven was granted burgh of barony in 1607. Stonehaven has a unique Fireball Festival to celebrate the New Year, where participants swing fireballs around on the end of chains before eventually throwing them into the harbour. Stonehaven grew around an Iron Age fishing village, an archaeological site 4 miles north-west, found evidence of ancient settlements with ring cairns dating from 2nd-3rd millennium BC and the best preserved Roman earthwork in Grampian dating 84AD. Historically interesting structures include the17th century Tolbooth, now a museum of local heritage, The Mercat Cross and the Town House dating from1790. On the cliff-top lie the ruins of the 13th century church and nearby are Dunnottar Castle, Muchalls Castle and Fetteresso Castle. Stonehaven was once a busy fishing port, now it is popular tourist resort with inn, hotel B&B, a picturesque harbour area with pubs, and a restaurant and gift shop. Stonehaven’s Bay has a long beautiful sandy beach. Stonehaven has a variety of sporting and recreational facilities including a swimming pool, leisure centre, 18-hole golf course and Nature Reserve. The Highland Games are held each July.
Attraction
Caravan Park
Cloak Caravan Park
Queen Elizabeth Caravan Park
Care Home
Havencourt Care Home
Mowat Court Nursing Home
Classes
Dance - Kincardine Kickers Line Dancing
Yoga - Isabel Milne
Dentist
Arduthie Dental Practice
Mackie Academy Dental Clinic
Doctor
Estate Agent
Aberdein Considine
Iain Smith Locations
Golf Club
Performing Arts
Pub and Bar
Hook & Eye
Lairhillock Inn
Marine Hotel
Market Bar
Ship Inn
Star Inn
Restaurant
Crynoch Restaurant
Lairhillock Inn
Marine Hotel
Tolbooth
School
Arduthie School
Dunnottar School
KidzAct Childrens Theatre
Mill Of Forest Primary School
Self-Catering
Solicitor
Taxi
Lawrence Taxis
Mearns Taxis
Sean's Taxis
Stonehaven Taxis
Vet
Sports Clubs
Aberdeen and Stonehaven Yacht Club (Sailing)
Shops
Boots
The Pet Shop
The Spectacle Co
Fraser J & M
Lembas
Cowie Interiors
Places to Stay near Stonehaven
Bayview Bed and Breakfast (0.05 miles)
Woodside of Glasslaw Guest House (1.30 miles)
Rural location 1 1/2miles south of Stonehaven and 20 minutes by car to Aberdeen. Popular with both business and leisure guests. Bedrooms are comfortably furnished and attractively decorated. All are ... More
Crawfield Grange B&B (4.09 miles)
Ambleside (5.04 miles)
We are situated 15 mins drive ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Aberdeen South (7.34 miles)
Lochton House (8.33 miles)
Maryculter House Hotel (8.50 miles)
With a picturesque setting on the banks of the River Dee, this charming Scottish mansion dates back to 1225 AD, and was once home to the Knights Templar. This hotel is a ... More
Lewisville B&B (8.50 miles)
Ardoe House (9.55 miles)
The baronial splendour of Mercure Ardoe House is hidden away amongst 30 acres of rolling Aberdeenshire countryside. Inspired by the royal residence at Balmoral Castle, Mercure Ardoe House Hotel is a ... More
Cove Bay Hotel (10.50 miles)
Cove bay hotel is a traditional hotel situated on a peninsula overlooking the North sea,it has 14 bedrooms and is situated in the south side of Aberdeen.
The hotel is ideal ... More
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