Guidebook for Aberdeenshire
Food Scene
Gino's
21A Ann StIt is two doors away! Quiet Italian restaurant / coffee shop. Open for meals some evenings.
Lovely for lunch or a lovely cake and coffee. Open daily and within 10mins walking distance of the house.
The Villa
13 Arbuthnott PlLovely for lunch or a lovely cake and coffee. Open daily and within 10mins walking distance of the house.
Award winning Indian Restaurant in Art Deco building and a minutes walk from the house.
10 locals recommend
Carron to Mumbai
20 Cameron StAward winning Indian Restaurant in Art Deco building and a minutes walk from the house.
Delicious Chinese Food in a lovely restaurant ... or pick up a Take away ... 2minutes from the house.
Royal China
5 Barclay StreetDelicious Chinese Food in a lovely restaurant ... or pick up a Take away ... 2minutes from the house.
Lovely Indian Restaurant that also does ‘Take Aways’. Upstairs so not good for wheelchairs or less able. Delicious food.
Soul & Spice
60 Allardice StLovely Indian Restaurant that also does ‘Take Aways’. Upstairs so not good for wheelchairs or less able. Delicious food.
Lovely harbour restaurant called ‘The Captains Table’ or dine in lounge bar or pop there for a drink in the evening. Can sit outside and enjoy views at the harbour.
21 locals recommend
The Ship Inn, Stonehaven
5 ShoreheadLovely harbour restaurant called ‘The Captains Table’ or dine in lounge bar or pop there for a drink in the evening. Can sit outside and enjoy views at the harbour.
Lovely restaurant / coffee shop beside the sea. About 10 minutes walk from the house. Can walk along the seafront. Very popular. .
15 locals recommend
Molly's Café Bar
The PromenadeLovely restaurant / coffee shop beside the sea. About 10 minutes walk from the house. Can walk along the seafront. Very popular. .
Famous for its fabulous ice creams and delicious toppings! About 10 minutes walk from the house. Very quaint.
28 locals recommend
Aunty Bettys
The PromenadeFamous for its fabulous ice creams and delicious toppings! About 10 minutes walk from the house. Very quaint.
Lovely food in a restaurant upstairs, with harbour views or visit the bar downstairs where there is live music played on certain dates. 10 minute walk from the house.
18 locals recommend
Marine Hotel
9-10 ShoreheadLovely food in a restaurant upstairs, with harbour views or visit the bar downstairs where there is live music played on certain dates. 10 minute walk from the house.
A few miles along the coast, at Catterline, is The Creel Inn. A must for special occasion. Delicious food, in a quaint and cosy Inn. Taxi from Square in Stonehaven, if you would like a wee glass of wine ...or two!
18 locals recommend
The Creel Inn
A few miles along the coast, at Catterline, is The Creel Inn. A must for special occasion. Delicious food, in a quaint and cosy Inn. Taxi from Square in Stonehaven, if you would like a wee glass of wine ...or two!
Delicious food, about 8/10 minutes walk from the house. Lovely menu and dining area.
6 locals recommend
Station Hotel
Arduthie RoadDelicious food, about 8/10 minutes walk from the house. Lovely menu and dining area.
If you want to treat yourself The Tolbooth is rebound for it’s seafood and is about 8minutes walk away, at the Harbour.
20 locals recommend
The Tolbooth Seafood Restaurant
Old PierIf you want to treat yourself The Tolbooth is rebound for it’s seafood and is about 8minutes walk away, at the Harbour.
Good for a snack lunch or morning / afternoon coffee and cake! Has an area where young children can play with toys provided. About three mintutes walk from the house.
The Waterfront Café Bar
62 Allardice StGood for a snack lunch or morning / afternoon coffee and cake! Has an area where young children can play with toys provided. About three mintutes walk from the house.
Tandoori Haven Restaurant
54 Allardice StreetIndian restaurant, on ground floor, two minutes walk from the house.
Shopping
Lovely Garden Centre with shop and restaurant in Stonehave. About 30mins walk from the house or 5mins drive. Often visited by those who have been out in Dunnottar wood. Delicious meals, sandwiches and cakes.
Kirktown Garden Centre
Broomhill RoadLovely Garden Centre with shop and restaurant in Stonehave. About 30mins walk from the house or 5mins drive. Often visited by those who have been out in Dunnottar wood. Delicious meals, sandwiches and cakes.
There is a regular bus service that will take you into the heart of Aberdeen. Bus stop is just a minutes walk from the house.
122 locals recommend
Union Square
There is a regular bus service that will take you into the heart of Aberdeen. Bus stop is just a minutes walk from the house.
Everything Else
The Belvedere is just two munutes walk from the house. Lovely meals, in restaurant or in a homely lounge area. Or good for just a quite drink.
The Belvedere Hotel
41 Evan StThe Belvedere is just two munutes walk from the house. Lovely meals, in restaurant or in a homely lounge area. Or good for just a quite drink.
Arts & Culture
Ma Simpson Music Box
26B Evan StMa Simpson arranges bands and groups who come and perform in the Town Hall.
Lovely little museum down at the harbour, about 8minutes walk from the house. Reflect Stonehaven’s history and fishing industry.
12 locals recommend
Tolbooth Museum
3 Old PierLovely little museum down at the harbour, about 8minutes walk from the house. Reflect Stonehaven’s history and fishing industry.
Beautiful theatre featuring a variety of productions. Easily accessible by bus, a minutes walk from the house.
71 locals recommend
His Majesty's Theatre (HMT)
Rosemount ViaductBeautiful theatre featuring a variety of productions. Easily accessible by bus, a minutes walk from the house.
Small beautiful Theatre just next to where the bus from Stonehaven arrives and departs. Features a variety of shows, including a lot of tribute bands.
6 locals recommend
THE TIVOLI THEATRE COMPANY LTD
34-48 Guild StSmall beautiful Theatre just next to where the bus from Stonehaven arrives and departs. Features a variety of shows, including a lot of tribute bands.
The recently refurbished Music Hall plays host to a variety of singers and performers. Buses will take you in to town quite easily.
25 locals recommend
Music Hall station
The recently refurbished Music Hall plays host to a variety of singers and performers. Buses will take you in to town quite easily.
Sightseeing
Iconic historic castle. Good walk from the house, for those who like walking.
Tourist train takes you to the castle from the Squaire ... 1 minute from the house.
175 locals recommend
Dunnottar Castle
Iconic historic castle. Good walk from the house, for those who like walking.
Tourist train takes you to the castle from the Squaire ... 1 minute from the house.
Crathes Castle is a lovely day out. In addition to going inside for a tour it has a beautiful garden to walk round. 12 miles away by car, so not far and a beautiful drive to get there.
12 locals recommend
Crathes Castle station
Crathes Castle is a lovely day out. In addition to going inside for a tour it has a beautiful garden to walk round. 12 miles away by car, so not far and a beautiful drive to get there.
Parks & Nature
Woods of Dunnottar
Lovely walks for all abilities and church.
Cowie Park
Quiet (if no football on!) ... walk beside tree lines stream.
Entertainment & Activities
Open Air Swimming Pool ... beautiful Art Deco style. Open May - August.
35 locals recommend
Stonehaven Open Air Pool
The LinksOpen Air Swimming Pool ... beautiful Art Deco style. Open May - August.
Play area for young children, 10 minutes walk from the house.
6 locals recommend
Scallywags Soft Play Centre
Beach Front PromenadePlay area for young children, 10 minutes walk from the house.
Stonehaven Leisure Centre
10 minutes walk from the house. Includes indoor pool.
Stonehaven Tennis Club
Beautiful courts in a lovely setting.
Crafty Creations
14 Barclay StRun classes on a variety of creations.
About 30minutes away by car, is the Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre. A new one is to open soon, which will be even nearer ... just 20minutes away.
12 locals recommend
Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre
Exhibition AvenueAbout 30minutes away by car, is the Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre. A new one is to open soon, which will be even nearer ... just 20minutes away.
Buses to Aberdeen go regularly, so a trip to the cinema is easily achieved.
24 locals recommend
Cineworld Aberdeen Union Square
5 Guild StBuses to Aberdeen go regularly, so a trip to the cinema is easily achieved.
Provides an alternative view of Stonehaven, the coastline, Dunnottar Castle and the bird population. Great if short of time in the area.
Castle Charter & Marine Services Ltd
Provides an alternative view of Stonehaven, the coastline, Dunnottar Castle and the bird population. Great if short of time in the area.
Well regarded Golf Course with spectacular views. Set on the cliffs overlooking Stonehaven.
13 locals recommend
Stonehaven Golf Club
Well regarded Golf Course with spectacular views. Set on the cliffs overlooking Stonehaven.