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All the United Kingdom Scotland Stonehaven

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Stonehaven

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Stonehaven, Scotland

Updated June 17, 2025
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Dunnottar on the cliff looking out on the North Sea

Stonehaven, Scotland

Dunnottar Castle

The ruins of this gorgeous clifftop castle look like something from a fantasy novel.
Stonehaven Fireball Ceremony

Stonehaven, Scotland

Stonehaven Fireball Ceremony

This brilliant display of whirling fireballs celebrates Hogmanay.

Stonehaven, Scotland

Stonehaven Boardwalk Sculptures

A series of mysterious metal artwork adorn this harbor walkway.
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Kelly’s Cats on Union Bridge

Aberdeen, Scotland

Kelly's Cats

A dozen cast iron leopards stand guard along the length of Aberdeen's Union Bridge.
13 miles from Stonehaven
A view of the kiln from the main coastal path

Johnshaven, Scotland

East Mathers Lime Kiln

An 18th-century industrial site, repurposed in WWII, along the wild North Sea coast.
13 miles from Stonehaven
Russell Head

Aberdeen, Scotland

Russell Head

This effigy was crafted to annoy a neighbor after a civil dispute over a foul smell.
13 miles from Stonehaven

Aberdeen, Scotland

Brig o’ Balgownie

Scotland's oldest medieval bridge is also among the last reminders of early medieval Aberdeen.
15 miles from Stonehaven
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