Dunnottar Castle, from Stonehaven
21 minute walk from Stonehaven station · Dundee, Aberdeen and North East · Free entry
Dunnottar Castle is the most spectacular of all ruined coastal fortresses, perched on a gigantic rocky outcrop almost detached from the mainland. It is the highlight of this short coastal circuit which extends southwards from the harbour at Stonehaven. For the return you can retrace your steps to make the most of the scenery, ride the Land Train service (summer only), or follow the path as described beside a minor road.
Visitor information
- Place type
- Walking route
- Good for
- Walking
- Admission
- Free
- Region
- Dundee, Aberdeen and North East
Stations within walking distance
- Stonehaven station — 21 min walk, 1.8 km
Other places near Stonehaven
- St James The Great Episcopal Church — 14 min walk from the station
- Church of the Immaculate Conception — 16 min walk from the station
- Stonehaven Leisure Centre — 19 min walk from the station
- Tolbooth Museum — 21 min walk from the station
- Stonehaven Open Air Pool — 21 min walk from the station
- Dunnottar Woods, near Stonehaven — 32 min walk from the station