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Known for
Dunnottar Castle (the most dramatically sited castle in Scotland, a cliff-top ruin), the Hogmanay fireball ceremony (one of Scotland's most extraordinary fire festivals), the harbour, and a beautiful Kincardineshire fishing town
A little history
Dunnottar Castle — perched on a dramatic sea-cliff stack — is one of Scotland's most iconic ruins. The Scottish Crown Jewels were hidden here from Cromwell's army in 1651. Stonehaven's Hogmanay fireball ceremony — where participants swing blazing balls through the town — is one of Scotland's most extraordinary traditions.
Dunnottar Castle is genuinely extraordinary — the clifftop approach is dramatic. The Hogmanay fireball ceremony (31 December) is spectacular. The harbour for fresh Aberdeenshire seafood. The beach for the North Sea coast.
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Stonehaven is a place in Aberdeenshire known for dunnottar Castle (the most dramatically sited castle in Scotland, a cliff-top ruin), the Hogmanay fireball ceremony (one of Scotland's most extraordinary fire festivals), the harbour, and a beautiful Kincardineshire fishing town. Dunnottar Castle — perched on a dramatic sea-cliff stack — is one of Scotland's most iconic ruins. The population is around 11,000.
Stonehaven has excellent independent restaurants and cafes. The harbour area has outstanding seafood. Local Aberdeenshire produce throughout.
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