Stonehaven Beach
Stonehaven Beach
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Motherwell87 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Family
One of my favourite places to be and especially beautiful during the harvest moon! Clean Beach with a lovely board walk
Written 30 September 2023
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David R
Glasgow, UK532 contributions
Jun. 2023 • Family
A nice enough stretch of beach, with plenty of sand. It helped that it was raining when we went so not many people were about!
There are some nice wee metal sculptures about on the path around the bay. Worth taking a moment to see them.
There are some nice wee metal sculptures about on the path around the bay. Worth taking a moment to see them.
Written 20 June 2023
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Bob50M
Ayrshire, UK554 contributions
Apr. 2023 • Couples
Nice little stoney beach in a bay in front of the shops . Large cliffs make it quite stunning. Nice place to walk round. Small cafe and shops on high street nearby. Free parking
Written 23 April 2023
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Dundee, UK4,991 contributions
Nov. 2022 • Solo
This is a lovely crescent-shaped beach of 1.1 km that starts at the northern harbour end , and curves round to the little hamlet of Cowie Village. The boardwalk not only has great views looking over the bay, but is lined with fantastic ship & maritime-related metal sculptures by local artist Jim Malcolm. Stones, shingle and sea-gulls predominate on this beach, but there are patchy sandy areas to be found. At the Cowie end it’s much more rocky. The promenade is only minutes walk from the town, and there are a few popular cafes , a “chipper” , amusement pavilion & ice-cream shop en-route , as well as seating areas. There are also two attractive little bridges respectively crossing the Carron Water and the Cowie Water as they flow into the sea. It’s a great beach for strolling along , blowing away cobwebs and promoting a good mood .
Written 24 November 2022
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520albertf
Aberdeenshire, UK300 contributions
Sep. 2022 • Couples
Love going there great when the tide is out as there is sand for my dog to run around always meet nice people there
Written 14 September 2022
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Yvonne R
10 contributions
Aug. 2022 • Couples
Predominantly a shingle beach but loads of little sandy bits to enjoy when tide is out. Spent 4 days in stonehaven, most of it walking the beach with my dog who loved it as much as we did. Views are stunning day and night the promenade and boardwalk are also lovely and definitely worth a visit. Can't wait to return.
Written 8 August 2022
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Airdrie, UK215 contributions
Jun. 2022 • Couples
This is such a lovely beach! It has a great promenade from the top of the beach where cafes are right to the harbour. We had fabulous weather dry and sunny so made the views spectacular. Well worth a visit.
Written 30 June 2022
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Dawn_MacD
Dundee, United Kingdom225 contributions
Sep. 2021
Thoroughly enjoyed walking along the seafront, and the boardwalk which borders the beach .
Great sculptures there too.
The seal and dolphins filled with pebbles are gorgeous, and the sea sculture bankies are such fun!! Spongebob, fishes - all manning sea vessels, planes and the lighthouse. So much detail - would love to own one!
Great sculptures there too.
The seal and dolphins filled with pebbles are gorgeous, and the sea sculture bankies are such fun!! Spongebob, fishes - all manning sea vessels, planes and the lighthouse. So much detail - would love to own one!
Written 1 November 2021
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VicBo123
Pateley Bridge, UK233 contributions
Aug. 2021 • Family
The boardwalk along the beach is having some work done so there were some metal barriers and work noise going on. The bits that have already been worked on are lovely. The beach is clean, quiet and huge. There is a mixture of sand and rocks. There are models to look at for the kids along the boardwalk. Easy parking.
Written 4 September 2021
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Colin F
Stowmarket115 contributions
Aug. 2021
Had a couple of hours on the beach with a group of 4 teenagers. Not a lot of sand when we arrived and the tide was quite high.
Sadly the toilets had been closed a couple of months earlier so the only option were ones inside cafe's for customers only. Ice creams and drinks a little pricey.
Sadly the toilets had been closed a couple of months earlier so the only option were ones inside cafe's for customers only. Ice creams and drinks a little pricey.
Written 31 August 2021
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Dianne S
Aberdeen, UK3 contributions
what evens are on at Easter..is the open air pool open etc?
stoneyloon
Stonehaven, UK151 contributions
The open air pool doesn’t usually open until late May.
Christine J
Llandeilo, UK28 contributions
Is the beach dog friendly all year ?
ch00chter
Buchlyvie, UK477 contributions
yes it is
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Frequently Asked Questions about Stonehaven Beach
- Hotels near Stonehaven Beach:
- (0.10 km) BayView Bed & Breakfast
- (0.08 km) Beachgate Guest House
- (0.07 km) Number 44 Hotel & Bar
- (0.07 km) Royal Hotel
- (0.10 km) Queens Hotel Stonehaven
- Restaurants near Stonehaven Beach:
- (0.22 km) The Villa
- (0.12 km) Nawabi Voj
- (0.13 km) The Carron Fish Bar
- (0.08 km) Number 44 Hotel & Bar
- (0.12 km) Tandoori Haven