09-07-2025
The Scottish seaside town with pretty beach hosting music festival this weekend
The Daily Record is back with our latest Town of the Week, and once again we are headed to the seaside. With hot temperatures forecast in Scotland this week, there is nowhere better to celebrate the weather than surrounded by coastal views and good music.
Stonehaven is a picturesque town nestled on Scotland's northeast coast, around 15 miles out of Aberdeen. A great spot for a quick getaway for families, couples, or friends, it is famous for its lovely harbour and delicious seafood.
This week marks the return of the annual Stonehaven Folk Festival. Between July 10 and 13, some of the top traditional and contemporary folk musicians across the country will perform at the seaside town.
The Stonehaven Folk Festival is a celebration of Scotland's rich folk music heritage. In addition to concerts, there will be ceilidhs, workshops, singing sessions, and more for visitors of all ages.
Even if you aren't a fan of folk music, there is plenty to keep you occupied around Stonehaven. Whether the sun is shining or not, there won't be a shortage of things to do.
One of the top destinations in the area is Stonehaven Beach, which is a sand and shingle beach that is more than a kilometre in length. The south of the beach is more sandy and a great spot for sandcastle building or sunbathing.
If you want to go for a swim, but the sea is a bit too cold for your liking, then you can visit the Stonehaven Open Air Swimming Pool. The Olympic-sized pool is heated, while there is also a kids' paddling pool and a water slide.
Among the other top beauty spots in the area is Dunnottar Castle, which sits in a dramatic position on a 160-foot cliff overlooking the North Sea. The ruined medieval fortress is perhaps most famous for being where the Scottish crown jewels were hidden from Oliver Cromwell's invading army in the 17th century.
Those interested in learning more about the history of the area should head to the Stonehaven Tolbooth Museum. The attraction, which is among the oldest buildings in the region, is home to a number of fascinating artefacts associated with Stonehaven's heritage.
Continue reading for a selection of photos showing why Stonehaven is worth visiting this week. For further travel inspiration, find some of the Daily Record's previous Towns and Villages of the Week below:
