Stonehaven is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB39 2EN).

How do I get to Stonehaven?

The nearest railway station is Stonehaven, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB39 2EN.

Does Stonehaven charge admission?

Stonehaven typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.

How do I get to Stonehaven?

The nearest railway station is Stonehaven, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB39 2EN.

Castles · Scottish Highlands

Stonehaven

Also known as: Cala na Creige

In or near Newtonhill.

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Stonehaven — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station: Stonehaven · 0.9 km

Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Stonehaven is a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.

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Place summary

Stonehaven is a castle located in the Scottish Highlands. It is known for its historic significance and architectural features.

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Background

History

]] The town lies at the southern origin of the ancient Causey Mounth trackway, which was built on high ground to make passable this only available medieval route from coastal points south of Aberdeen. This ancient passage specifically connected the Bridge of Dee to Cowie Castle via the Portlethen Moss and the Stonehaven central plaza. The route was taken by the Earl Marischal and Marquess of Montrose when they led a Covenanter army of over 9,000 men in the first battle of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms in 1639. The Covenanters were imprisoned in Dunnottar Castle, where many died. A memorial to them can be found in Dunnottar Church. Other castles in the vicinity are Fetteresso Castle and…

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Coordinates: 56.9640, -2.2110
District: Aberdeenshire
Postcode: AB39 2EN
Parliamentary constituency: West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
Nearest railway station: Stonehaven — 0.9 km

Sources

wikipedia: Stonehaven (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Other places nearby

Nearby

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Hotels · Scottish Highlands

Belvedere Hotel

Belvedere Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.

Market Buildings, Market Square, Stonehaven

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Mines & mining heritage · Scottish Highlands

Market Buildings, Market Square, Stonehaven

Market Buildings, Market Square, Stonehaven — market in Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.

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Historic churches · Scottish Highlands

South Church, Cameron Street, Stonehaven

South Church, Cameron Street, Stonehaven — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Free

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Historic churches · Scottish Highlands

St James The Great Episcopal Church, Arbuthnott Street, Stonehaven

St James The Great Episcopal Church, Arbuthnott Street, Stonehaven — category A listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Free

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Historic churches · Scottish Highlands

St Bridget's Hall, Dunnottar Avenue, Stonehaven

St Bridget's Hall, Dunnottar Avenue, Stonehaven — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Free↗ stonehaventolbooth.co.uk

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Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands

William Rickart Hepburn Memorial

William Rickart Hepburn Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕↗ stonehaventolbooth.co.uk

Where to eat & stay near Stonehaven

Places to stay

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Hotels · Scottish Highlands

Belvedere Hotel

Belvedere Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.

Captain's Table restaurant, Stonehaven - geograph.org.uk - 2662603

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Hotels · Scottish Highlands

The Ship Inn

The Ship Inn — a hotel in scotland highlands.

Free↗ shipinnstonehaven.com

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Hotels · Scottish Highlands

The Marine Hotel

The Marine Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.

Gate, Stonehaven Open Air Pool, Kincardineshire - geograph.org.uk - 7858212

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Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands

Stonehaven Queen Elizabeth Park Caravan Club Site

Stonehaven Queen Elizabeth Park Caravan Club Site — a caravan park in scotland highlands.

Free↗ caravanclub.co.uk

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Campsites · Scottish Highlands

Upper Cawton

Upper Cawton — a campsite in scotland highlands.

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Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands

Cloak Caravan Park

Cloak Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.