Shopping
Balmakewan Farm Shop & Tea Room
Delicious Local Produce & Food
Stonehaven
Drinks & Nightlife
Lovely country pub with cosy log burner serves excellent food.
The Marykirk Hotel, Stables Bar and Esk Restaurant
Main StreetLovely country pub with cosy log burner serves excellent food.
Everything Else
The spiritual home of Lewis Grassic Gibbon. Visitors can trace Gibbon's life through a selection of story boards, display cases and an audio visual display.
Lewis Grassic Gibbon Centre
The spiritual home of Lewis Grassic Gibbon. Visitors can trace Gibbon's life through a selection of story boards, display cases and an audio visual display.
The Fettercairn whisky distillery lies not far from the River Esk in the Eastern Highlands. Here, at the foothills of the untamed Cairngorm Mountains.
11 locals recommend
Fettercairn Distillery
Distillery RoadThe Fettercairn whisky distillery lies not far from the River Esk in the Eastern Highlands. Here, at the foothills of the untamed Cairngorm Mountains.
Sightseeing
Home to the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne, setting for Shakespeare's Macbeth and beloved childhood home of the Queen Mother, Glamis Castle has witnessed over 600 years of history.
45 locals recommend
Glamis Castle
Home to the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne, setting for Shakespeare's Macbeth and beloved childhood home of the Queen Mother, Glamis Castle has witnessed over 600 years of history.
This dramatic and evocative ruined cliff top fortress was the home of the Earls Marischal, once one of the most powerful families in Scotland. Steeped in history, this romantic and haunting ruin is a photographer’s paradise, a history lover’s dream and an iconic tourist destination for visitors the world over. Visit Dunnottar Castle for your own unforgettable experience and discover the importance of Dunnottar – an impregnable fortress that holds many rich secrets of Scotland’s colourful past.
175 locals recommend
Dunnottar Castle
This dramatic and evocative ruined cliff top fortress was the home of the Earls Marischal, once one of the most powerful families in Scotland. Steeped in history, this romantic and haunting ruin is a photographer’s paradise, a history lover’s dream and an iconic tourist destination for visitors the world over. Visit Dunnottar Castle for your own unforgettable experience and discover the importance of Dunnottar – an impregnable fortress that holds many rich secrets of Scotland’s colourful past.
Food Scene
Stonehaven Harbour
Old PierSituated in the historic fishing village of Catterline, perched on cliffs overlooking the bay and harbour, The Creel Inn pub and seafood restaurant is situated along some of North East Scotland's most beautiful coastline. Offering excellent quality traditional and modern food menus, and an incredible range of whiskies, beers, and wines, the inn is a friendly, relaxed getaway much-loved by our locals and visitors.
18 locals recommend
The Creel Inn
Situated in the historic fishing village of Catterline, perched on cliffs overlooking the bay and harbour, The Creel Inn pub and seafood restaurant is situated along some of North East Scotland's most beautiful coastline. Offering excellent quality traditional and modern food menus, and an incredible range of whiskies, beers, and wines, the inn is a friendly, relaxed getaway much-loved by our locals and visitors.
Charleton Fruit Farm is a great place for a fun family day out. There are lots of things to do for kids of all ages including: trampolines, a sand pit, go-karts, a football pitch, a large castle, small summer houses, swings and lots of toys for the kids to play with. We also sell hot and cold drinks in the play area as well as ice cream. You can also pick your own delicious fruit.
22 locals recommend
Charleton Fruit Farm
Charleton Fruit Farm is a great place for a fun family day out. There are lots of things to do for kids of all ages including: trampolines, a sand pit, go-karts, a football pitch, a large castle, small summer houses, swings and lots of toys for the kids to play with. We also sell hot and cold drinks in the play area as well as ice cream. You can also pick your own delicious fruit.
Located on the northern harbour wall in Stonehaven and enjoying stunning views across the picturesque harbour, sits one of Scotland’s best seafood restaurants. The Tolbooth is one of the most historic buildings in the town and sucessfully blends the rustic charm of whitewashed stonewalls with unpretentious décor and a colour scheme planned to give a distinct maritime feel.
20 locals recommend
The Tolbooth Seafood Restaurant
Old PierLocated on the northern harbour wall in Stonehaven and enjoying stunning views across the picturesque harbour, sits one of Scotland’s best seafood restaurants. The Tolbooth is one of the most historic buildings in the town and sucessfully blends the rustic charm of whitewashed stonewalls with unpretentious décor and a colour scheme planned to give a distinct maritime feel.
Entertainment & Activities
Dizzy Rascals
Market RoadCheeky Monkeys
George StreetParks & Nature
Cairngorms National Park
Lunan Bay
The House of Dun is a National Trust for Scotland property in the parish of Dun, west of Montrose in Angus, Scotland. The Dun Estate was home to the Erskine family from 1375 until 1980.
23 locals recommend
House of Dun & Montrose Basin Nature Reserve
The House of Dun is a National Trust for Scotland property in the parish of Dun, west of Montrose in Angus, Scotland. The Dun Estate was home to the Erskine family from 1375 until 1980.
Four walled gardens, containing nearly three acres of Herbaceous Borders,Kitchen garden and ancient trees. Twenty acre wild flower meadow with wildlife pond and standing stone and driftwood sculptures and many mown tracks. Dogs welcome
Langley Park
Langley ParkFour walled gardens, containing nearly three acres of Herbaceous Borders,Kitchen garden and ancient trees. Twenty acre wild flower meadow with wildlife pond and standing stone and driftwood sculptures and many mown tracks. Dogs welcome
This large area is very popular with walkers, mountain bikers and horse riders. Deer, foxes and birds of prey can be spotted and visitors are definitely encouraged here.
6 locals recommend
Drumtochty Forest
This large area is very popular with walkers, mountain bikers and horse riders. Deer, foxes and birds of prey can be spotted and visitors are definitely encouraged here.
Denlethen Wood is situated at the south west edge of Laurencekirk. The wood is owned by the Forestry Commission Scotland, maintained by Friends of Denlethen Wood and made available, as a local community woodland, for recreational activities.
Denlethen Wood
Denlethen Wood is situated at the south west edge of Laurencekirk. The wood is owned by the Forestry Commission Scotland, maintained by Friends of Denlethen Wood and made available, as a local community woodland, for recreational activities.
St Cyrus Beach
Beautiful dog friendly sandy beach.