Location: Stonehaven
Top Things to do in Stonehaven
Top 9 Sights & Landmarks in Stonehaven, Scotland
Stonehaven (/stoʊnˈheɪvən/ ( listen); [stinˈhaiv] ( listen)) is a town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It lies on Scotland's northeast coast and had a population of 11,602 (Scotland's Census 2011). After the demise of the town of Kincardine, which was gradually abandoned after the destruction of its royal castle in the Wars of Independence, the Scottish Parliament made Stonehaven the successor county town of Kincardineshire. Stonehaven had grown around an Iron Age fishing village, now the "Auld Toon" ("old town"), and expanded inland from the seaside. As late as the 16th century, old maps indicate the town was called Stonehyve, Stonehive, Pont also adding the alternative Duniness. It is known informally to locals as Stoney.
Restaurants in Stonehaven
1. Dunnottar Castle
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3,128 reviews
Majestic 14th-century castle located on a rugged cliff overlooking the coast.
Reviewed By _sw5555_ - Vancouver, Canada
There's no mistaken that this is one of the top castle ruins, with an unique location and windy ocean views. Depending on the day, you may descent the hillside and climb into the ruins with a piper playing in the background. And with the likes of King Charles II making an appearance (who actually stayed overnight), the Scottish crown jewels too, and a legend involving William Wallace burning the English encampment, this place is just like Scotland crystallized.
2. Stonehaven War Memorial
3. Dunnottar Woods
4. Stonehaven Harbour
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 116 reviews
Reviewed By HellyWelly93 - Kingston-upon-Hull, United Kingdom
This was a great place to eat our deep-fried Mars Bars. There are loads of benches around the area with great views, and there are also some public toilets.
5. The Burns Memorial garden
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By fisherking332 - Stonehaven, United Kingdom
Even though it is beside a fairly busy road,it is a place you c go if you want get away from the world for reflection a picnic. Or even just to enjoy the beauty of the great work that the secret elves create in this over neglected (must) visiting spot of Stonehenge en. Well done the Horizon group
6. Stonehaven Clock Tower
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Rossergruffydd - Glasgow, United Kingdom
A year or two ago this impressive building was only impressive at a glance. A full restoration has taken place and thankfully the clock tower and barometer has been saved and once again opened to the public. Entry is free and inside you find a video describing the restoration work, details of its history and an example of a Stonehaven fire ball and its use. The external barometer is unusual and it functions.
