Places worth the detour in Stonehaven

8 places worth going out of your way for lie within 8 km of Stonehaven, United Kingdom, across 5 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (3). Best known: Dunnottar Castle. 7 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Built landmarks3 Ruins & the uncanny2 Nature & landscapes1 Museums & culture1 Fun & leisure1

All 8, ranked 8

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Dunnottar Castle

Built landmarks · 14th century · Notable

Ruined castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK

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2.Fetteresso Castle

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK

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3.Glenury distillery

Fun & leisure · 19th century · Hidden gem

Whisky distillery in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK

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4.Stonehaven Tolbooth

Museums & culture · Hidden gem

Historic building in Stonehaven, Scotland

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5.Dunnicaer Hillfort

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

Hillfort in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK

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6.Lang Stane of Auquhollie

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

Ogham stone in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK

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7.Grim Brigs

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Rock formation in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK

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8.Cowie Castle

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK

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