Castle Haven

Bay in Kincardineshire

Scotland

Castle Haven

Castle Haven is a picturesque bay located in Kincardineshire, Scotland. Nestled between the villages of Stonehaven and Inverbervie, the bay offers stunning views of the North Sea and is known for its natural beauty and historical significance.

The bay is named after the prominent Castle Haven, a medieval fortress that once stood on its shores. Although the castle itself no longer exists, its remnants can still be seen in the form of stone foundations and ruins. These remnants serve as a testament to the area's rich history and attract history enthusiasts and archaeologists alike.

Castle Haven Bay is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. The bay boasts a beautiful sandy beach, perfect for leisurely walks or sunbathing during the summer months. The crystal-clear waters of the North Sea provide an excellent opportunity for swimming, kayaking, and other water sports.

The bay is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, making it a haven for bird watchers and nature photographers. Visitors can spot various seabirds, such as gulls and cormorants, as well as seals and even dolphins if they are lucky.

In addition to its natural beauty, Castle Haven Bay offers visitors a wide range of amenities. There are several cafes and restaurants nearby, where visitors can enjoy a meal while taking in the breathtaking views. The bay also has ample parking facilities and is easily accessible by car or public transportation.

Overall, Castle Haven Bay is a hidden gem in Kincardineshire, offering a perfect blend of history, natural beauty, and outdoor activities for visitors to enjoy.

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Castle Haven Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.949094/-2.1957813 or Grid Reference NO8884. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A Scottish delicacy

You may have thought that reports of the deep fried Mars bar being a delicacy in Scotland was a mere myth, but this sign on the wall of a chip shop in Stonehaven would confirm the truth. This contributor wasn't brave enough to try the dish.

Gordon Hatton

Old milestone

John Briggs used this 'C listed' property at 19 Bridgfield until earlier in 2021. It is at the south side of the bridge over Carron Water which is undergoing some flood defence works. In the recess near the blue hoarding is a milestone and below it a slightly recessed stone plaque. The bridge was built in 1781, widened in 1885 and rebuilt in 1973.

John Riddell

Old milestone

A close up of the milestone in the niche at the corner of the building to the south of the bridge over Carron Water. Inscribed on the left-hand face L/14 (for Laurencekirk), A/14 (Aberdeen) on the right and BERVIE/10 on the bevel. The vertical plaque below is inscribed THEOBALD/BARCLAY/1150 (the first Barclays ancestor in Scotland 1150), MATHERS/1351 (Barclays acquired the Mathers estate in 1351), URIE/1647 (Barclays bought Urie estate 1647),COND/1781. This stone was copied from the keystone on the 1781 bridge which was concealed by the 1885 widening.

John Riddell

Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket G896

This bracket can be found on the wall of the Police Station, Stonehaven. The recorded details give a height of 4.1664 metres above sea level. For more details see : Link

Peter Wood

Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket G897

This bracket can be found on the wall of the Town Hall, Stonehaven. The recorded details give a height of 5.5802 metres above sea level. For more details see : Link

Peter Wood

Downie Point

This is the 'island' forming the end of Downie Point. The flat topped island-like end of the headland isn't easily reachable on foot due to the steep gorge.

Peter Robinson

Dunnottar Castle

Dunnottar Castle, near Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire.

Carroll Pierce

Waterfall in Tremuda Bay

The water from small burn draining the fields above forms the small but prominent waterfall.

Nigel Corby

Carron Water meets the sea at Stonehaven Beach

Bill Harrison

Stonehaven beach

The spire of the market buildings can be seen to the left.

Bill Harrison

Stonehaven lifeboat station

Note the typical sandstone cottage to the left.

Bill Harrison

Boats, inner dock, Stonehaven harbour

Mostly pleasure craft along with the Golden Harvest II (registered A99 (Aberdeen)) and the derelict looking INS31 fishing boats.

Bill Harrison

Ella at rest

The Ella (registered A11 (Aberdeen)) awaits her next fishing voyage while surrounded by pleasure craft in the inner dock at Stonehaven harbour.

Bill Harrison

Inner dock, Stonehaven harbour

Mostly pleasure craft, but the smartly turned-out Ella (A11) is prominent in the foreground.

Bill Harrison

No way through

The coast road from Dunnottar to Stonehaven has been blocked off and traffic must now take the A92 and the A957 farther inland.

Bill Harrison

Stonehaven war memorial

Despite its striking design as a 'Greek temple ruin', it only merits a C-listing by Historic Environment Scotland: LB2918 Link

Bill Harrison

Looking towards Downie Point...

...from Stonehaven war memorial. The sea and sky have merged into one as a haar (sea fog) starts to develop.

Bill Harrison

Looking towards Strathlethan Bay...

...from Stonehaven war memorial. The dark rocks in the background are part of the Dunnottar Castle conglomerate formation (interbedded conglomerate and sandstone), being sedimentary bedrock formed between 443.8 and 393.3 million years ago during the Silurian and Devonian periods. The ruins of Dunnottar Castle can just be seen in the distance.

Bill Harrison

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Castle Haven is located at Grid Ref: NO8884 (Lat: 56.949094, Lng: -2.1957813)

Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire

Police Authority: North East