STONEHAVEN HOTELS
Stonehaven is a quaint harbour town 15 miles south of Aberdeen. This pretty little hideaway was voted best seaside town in 2010.
Take a stroll along beautiful Stonehaven beach. Like the name of the town suggests, you can expect to see stones on the shore.
Clean and well maintained the beach is popular with all ages. With a range of cafes and restaurants nearby you can relax and take in the views.
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Dunnottar Castle
Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire AB39 2TL
Tel : 01569 762173
The backdrop to Mel Gibsons 1990 version of Hamlet, Dunnottar Castle is deeply impressive. Approximately 2 miles from Stonehaven, this castle seated atop a cliff top is steeped in history. Mary Queen of Scots is known to have stayed there.
Balmoral Castle
Balmoral Estates, Ballater, Aberdeenshire AB35 5TB
Tel : 013397 42534
The Scottish home of the royal family since the Victorian era, the castle is situated 66 miles from Stonehaven. Open to the public from April to July.
Stonehaven Open Air Swimming Pool
Queen Elizabeth Park, The Links, Stonehaven AB39 2RD
Tel : 01569 763162
Huge Olympic size cleaned sea water pool maintained at 29 c/84 f. Water chute, diving platform, fun wet n wild session, kids paddling pool. Splash Cafe serves snacks. Great for midnight swim under the stars.
Bird Watching at Fowlsheugh RSPB (4.2 miles away)
Nearest town: Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire
Tel : 01346 532017
Fowlsheugh cliffs are a haven to 160,000 birds in spring and summer. This nature reserve includes puffins, kittiwake and guillemot among many others. The best time to go is late April, when the birds arrive, to the end of July when the birds begin to migrate.
