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Things to see in Stonehaven (United Kingdom): 27 places and when to go
Stonehaven is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 27 places in and around it, mainly History (13), Nature (12), Mountains (7). The best known are Dunnottar Castle, Fetteresso Castle and Fowlsheugh. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 28. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 56.9534, -2.1996
- Places
- 27 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (13) · Nature (12) · Mountains (7) · Wildlife (2) · Architecture (2) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 133 km as the crow flies
What to see in Stonehaven
The places in and around Stonehaven, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Dunnottar CastleRuined castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK838 m
- Fetteresso CastleCastle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK3.8 km
- FowlsheughProtected area in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK4.3 km
- Allardice CastleTower house in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK12 km
- Cairn Mon EarnMountain in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK12 km
- Muchalls CastleCastle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK7.2 km
- DunnicaerHillfort in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK266 m
- Stonehaven TolboothHistoric building in Stonehaven, Scotland835 m
- Aquhorthies stone circleArchitectural structure in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK12 km
- Auld BourtreebushStone circle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK12 km
- Bervie BayBay in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK13 km
- Droop HillMountain in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK13 km
- RaedykesRoman camp in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK6.7 km
- Cowie CastleCastle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK2.5 km
- Ury HouseHouse in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK3.6 km
- Cammachmore BayBay in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK12 km
- CraiginourHill in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK14 km
- Curlethney HillHill in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK8.1 km
- Glenury ViaductBridge in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK2.4 km
- Megray HillHill in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK3.6 km
- Kempstone HillHill in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK5.0 km
- Meikle Carewe HillHill in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK9.0 km
- Belskavie TowerTower in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK16 km
- Deeside BreweryBrewery21 km
And the other 3, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Horse Crook Bay, Red Moss of Netherley Wildlife Reserve
- History: Raemoir House Hotel
When to go to Stonehaven
The best time to visit Stonehaven is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:06
- FebPossible9:10
- MarPossible11:25
- AprBest time13:58
- MayBest time16:12
- JunBest time17:32
- JulBest time16:58
- AugBest time14:57
- SepBest time12:27
- OctPossible10:00
- NovBetter not7:42
- DecPossible6:28
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 28. In April, 27 of the 27 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Stonehaven
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 133 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Aberdeen47 places25 km
- Brechin25 places35 km
- Distillery Road22 places43 km
- Arbroath24 places50 km
- Kennethmont16 places55 km
- Kirriemuir16 places60 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Stonehaven?
The best known: Dunnottar Castle, Fetteresso Castle, Fowlsheugh, Allardice Castle, Cairn Mon Earn. In all, 27 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Stonehaven?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 28.
How do you get to Stonehaven?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 133 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Stonehaven as the destination and these 27 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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