Guidebook for Cowie
Sightseeing
Lovely castle remain on a big rock surrounded by cliffs and the sea.
175 locals recommend
Dunnottar Castle
Lovely castle remain on a big rock surrounded by cliffs and the sea.
Lovely spot with views to Stonehaven and Dunnottar castle. It's a lovely walk from the house up to here.
6 locals recommend
Stonehaven War Memorial
1Lovely spot with views to Stonehaven and Dunnottar castle. It's a lovely walk from the house up to here.
In the harbour you will find an interesting free museum called the Tolbooth museum. This building is the oldest in Stonehaven and was built around the same time as the castle.
18 locals recommend
Stonehaven Harbour
Old PierIn the harbour you will find an interesting free museum called the Tolbooth museum. This building is the oldest in Stonehaven and was built around the same time as the castle.
Nice small castle with gorgeous gardens. The walk from the entrance up to the castle along the woods is well worth the effort, also you can park for free unlike parking next to the castle.
77 locals recommend
Crathes Castle
Nice small castle with gorgeous gardens. The walk from the entrance up to the castle along the woods is well worth the effort, also you can park for free unlike parking next to the castle.
Drum Castle is close to Crathes castle, it's worth visiting both in the same day. There is also a nice garden and a very nice park for children to play.
33 locals recommend
Drum Castle, Garden and Estate
Drum Castle is close to Crathes castle, it's worth visiting both in the same day. There is also a nice garden and a very nice park for children to play.
Close to Stonehaven this very small town has a nice harbour and bay, a nice stop for a quick visit and a picnic.
Catterline
Close to Stonehaven this very small town has a nice harbour and bay, a nice stop for a quick visit and a picnic.
Haddo House
Lovely area, very nice place to walk around with ponds and parks.
Yet an other lovely castle with nice gardens and very big area to walk and enjoy nature.
120 locals recommend
Balmoral Castle
Yet an other lovely castle with nice gardens and very big area to walk and enjoy nature.
Small interesting castle or "tower house", nice for a quick visit and picnic.
29 locals recommend
Castle Fraser, Garden and Estate
Small interesting castle or "tower house", nice for a quick visit and picnic.
If going up north to Inverness it's worth passing by to see these ruins. Interesting history.
49 locals recommend
Elgin Cathedral
King StreetIf going up north to Inverness it's worth passing by to see these ruins. Interesting history.
Leith Hall Garden & Estate
Nice estate house and grounds.
Cawdor Castle
B9090Yet an other nice castle to visit if going to Inverness.
Fyvie Castle
Blair Castle
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillBeautiful city, lovely views and lots of activities to do.
Nice castle to visit on the way to Edinburgh. From there you can take a d-tour to Stirling castle, from Stirling to the Kelpies before reaching Edinburgh.
58 locals recommend
Glamis Castle station
Nice castle to visit on the way to Edinburgh. From there you can take a d-tour to Stirling castle, from Stirling to the Kelpies before reaching Edinburgh.
Nice castle and monument to William Wallace. Nice place to have something to eat.
321 locals recommend
Stirling Castle
Castle WyndNice castle and monument to William Wallace. Nice place to have something to eat.
Birthplace of golf. Expensive place but nice for a walk around. The ruins of the last Catholic cathedral in the area are very interesting.
257 locals recommend
St Andrews
Birthplace of golf. Expensive place but nice for a walk around. The ruins of the last Catholic cathedral in the area are very interesting.
Craigievar Castle
Brodie Castle
Loch Ness
You cant visit Scotland without visiting Loch Ness and Inverness!
Union Street
Union StreetMain street in Aberdeen. All the main interesting things are here.
St Machar's Cathedral
The ChanonryNice cathedral, park and bridge, nice picnic spot.
Entertainment & Activities
Go Ape
Activities for kids to climb and nice visit to Crathes castle.
Small amusement park, recommended for kids under 10. Also many places near by to eat, watch a movie, go bowling and similar.
28 locals recommend
John Codona's Pleasure Fairs Ltd
Beach BoulevardSmall amusement park, recommended for kids under 10. Also many places near by to eat, watch a movie, go bowling and similar.
Just next to the bridge of Dee you will find a few shopping centres and an artificial SKY SLOPE.
Bridge of Dee
Stonehaven RoadJust next to the bridge of Dee you will find a few shopping centres and an artificial SKY SLOPE.
Nice amusement park for children under 10. Lovely activity for the day out and picnic.
17 locals recommend
The Den & The Glen
South Deeside RoadNice amusement park for children under 10. Lovely activity for the day out and picnic.
Parks & Nature
Nice place to see if going along the way to Montrose, nothing spectacular but worth a quick visit. Montrose is nice if you wish to go shopping at charity shops, it has many.
23 locals recommend
House of Dun & Montrose Basin Nature Reserve
Nice place to see if going along the way to Montrose, nothing spectacular but worth a quick visit. Montrose is nice if you wish to go shopping at charity shops, it has many.
If you wish to spend a day out in the wild this is an amazing place to go. You will see dear and plenty wildlife.
25 locals recommend
Cairn Gorm
If you wish to spend a day out in the wild this is an amazing place to go. You will see dear and plenty wildlife.
Lovely park with amazing gardens, free to visit. Very worth the visit if going to Aberdeen.
77 locals recommend
Duthie Park
Great Southern RoadLovely park with amazing gardens, free to visit. Very worth the visit if going to Aberdeen.
Getting Around
Aberdeen International Airport
AIRPORT
FREE PARKING at ASDA parking lot, only up to 4hours or you may be fined. A good spot to park if visiting Aberdeen centre as its only 10min walk away.
7 locals recommend
Asda Aberdeen Beach Superstore
FREE PARKING at ASDA parking lot, only up to 4hours or you may be fined. A good spot to park if visiting Aberdeen centre as its only 10min walk away.
Arts & Culture
Aberdeen Maritime Museum
ShiprowInteresting museum close to Aberdeen centre.
Essentials
Co-op Food - Stonehaven
David StreetClose by supermarket with all essentials.
Shopping
Mix of shopping stores, clothing, restaurants, cinema and essentials.
122 locals recommend
Union Square
Mix of shopping stores, clothing, restaurants, cinema and essentials.