Stonehaven
Things to do in Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire
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Stonehaven offers a solid base for exploring the northeast coast, with a dozen or so hotels and guest houses alongside three well-regarded campsites. The Marine Hotel and Arduthie House both score strongly with visitors, and The Ship Inn has accumulated over 1,400 reviews. Whether you want a traditional seaside stay or a caravan pitch, there is reasonable choice here.
The town's attractions centre on its maritime and castle heritage. Dunnottar Castle and the Stonehaven Tolbooth Museum both rate highly, while Halymyres Stables offers something different for those interested in horses. The Stonehaven Open Air Swimming Pool is rated 4.5 from 582 reviews, suggesting it draws regular visitors during the season.
For eating out, The Creel Inn And Grill leads the pack at 4.7 from over 700 reviews, with Molly's close behind. The View Restaurant, Cammies and Cowie Cafe round out more casual options. Fetteresso Hall offers something more distinctive, though fewer reviews suggest it may be quieter or more specialist in appeal.
Stonehaven works as a working coastal town rather than a holiday resort, which means it has the infrastructure to support visitors without feeling entirely built for them. The range of dining and accommodation suggests enough to occupy a few days, particularly if you are using it as a base for exploring the wider area.
Where to stay in Stonehaven(14)
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The Marine Hotel
9/10 Shorehead, Stonehaven
The Royal Hotel - Number 44
44 Allardice Street, Stonehaven
The Ship Inn
5 Shore Head, Stonehaven
Wagtail Lodge
The Kriek At Mill Of Uras, Stonehaven
Arduthie House
Arduthie House Ann Street, Stonehaven
Bayview Bed and Breakfast
Beachgate Lane, Stonehaven
Chapel of Barras B&B
Chapel Of Barras, Stonehaven
Crawfield Grange
Crawfield Grange, Stonehaven
Things to Do in Stonehaven(4)
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Where to Eat in Stonehaven(7)
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Attractions Near Stonehaven
All attractions in Stonehaven →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Stonehaven.
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Crathes Castle Garden and Estate
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Hayfield Equestrian Centre
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Hazlehead Park
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Camping in Stonehaven(3)
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Stonehaven - Queen Elizabeth Caravan Park
⭐ 4.6
Upper Crawton Park Certificated Site
⭐ 4.8
Cloak Caravan Park
⭐ 4.7
Deeside Holiday Park
⭐ 4.6 · from £20/night
Inverbervie Caravan Park
⭐ 4.5
Bonnie Wee Neuk
⭐ 4.6 · from £150/night
Silverbank Caravan Park
⭐ 4.7 · from £19/night
Silverbank Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.7
Self-Catering Cottages in Stonehaven
All cottages in Stonehaven →Cowie Mill Apartment
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £503
Sauchenshaw Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 7 · from £1,142
Arbuthnott Estate Cottages
3 cottages · from £473
Weaver’s Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £353
Hallgreen
1 bed · sleeps 4 · from £313
Toll Bridge Lodge
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £367
Dee View Apartment
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £473
West Lodge
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £727
Common questions about Stonehaven
How many campsites are there in Stonehaven?
We list 3 campsites in and around Stonehaven, of which 1 take tents and 1 offer glamping.
Which campsites in Stonehaven have electric hook-up?
1 of the 3 campsites we list in Stonehaven offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I stay in Stonehaven?
We list 14 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Stonehaven.
What is there to do in Stonehaven?
We list 4 attractions and things to do in and around Stonehaven.
Where can I eat in Stonehaven?
We list 7 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Stonehaven.
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