Site of the week: Stonehaven Club Site

RowenaBCAMC
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edited December 2017 in UK Campsites & Touring #1

For any last minute Christmas shopping or to simply take in Scotland's beauty, book a stay for two adults on a standard pitch for just £18.60 at Site of the Week Stonehaven Queen Elizabeth Park Club Site. There's availability both mid-week and at the weekends between now and Christmas. Book here: Stonehaven Queen Elizabeth Park. 

Have you stayed here before and if so what would you recommend people go see and do in the area? 

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  • EasyT
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    edited December 2017 #2

    I suspect that members have already booked this period Ro

  • Tammygirl
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    edited December 2017 #3

    Stonehaven is one of our favourite Scottish sites, it's  close enough to arrive by 12.00 without leaving early doors.

    A walk along the sea front is always a must for us, summer and winter alike. Fish and chips bought on the way back then into the van to eat them Mmmm! 

    Short walk to the bus stop, regular buses to Aberdeen.

    If you have transport then a visit to Dunnottar castle is another must.

  • royandsharont
    royandsharont Forum Participant Posts: 735
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    edited December 2017 #4

    Lovely site with beautiful walks along the beachfront. What I would not miss if I returned would be a visit again to the very old sweet shop in the town. It had some really old traditional sweets and some of the best Italian soft  nougat I have ever tasted. The staff were really engaging & helpful to us visitors. We also enjoyed fish & chips from a shop on the seafront quite close to the site which was reputedly voted the best in Scotland and next door was the most fantastic ice cream parlour. Regards, Roy

  • JVB66
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    edited December 2017 #5

    It does not seem to be very popular at this time of year,is there easy access to other places?

  • HelenandTrevor
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    edited December 2017 #6

    Good Fish and chips and ice cream, sounds like my kinda site 😃 must take a look. 

  • Tammygirl
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    edited December 2017 #7

    It will be full to bursting on the 31st for Hogmany and the Fireball parade. Already fully booked for 2018.

    H&T its a lovely place very popular with us Scots.

  • brue
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    edited December 2017 #8

    Have been there in August, really enjoyed seeing Stonehaven, nice town and the boardwalk to the harbour is an added bonus. I expect if we lived nearer it would be a good site to visit late in the year.  smile

  • IainM1970
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    edited December 2017 #9

    Lovely spot, we alternate between Stonehaven and Banchory for longer trips.  Both give easy access to Aberdeen.

    Oh and the Lewis Grassic Gibbon centre is well worth a visit for any fans of this wonderful author.

  • nelliethehooker
    nelliethehooker Club Member Posts: 13,647 ✭✭✭
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    edited December 2017 #10

    Bit far for a weekend away for you, H&T.wink

  • Alex Cassells
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    edited December 2017 #11

    There is also the open air pool next to the site for the summer months, very popular. There is also an indoor pool next door too and great play park for the kids. The harbour area along the boardwalk from the site has some good eateries. Plenty of shopping facilities in town, with a couple of pubs. The town is only about a ten minute walk from the site. The Infamous Deep Fried Mars Bar was first created at The Carron Fish Bar. Highly recommended. ( the site, not the mars bars.....well maybe a wee bite to try it 😉)

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited December 2017 #12

    I have not visited this site yet but it looks idea in that everything seems to be near the site. I will make a note.

    David

  • brue
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    edited December 2017 #13

    I got drawn into the "sweetie" shop too, another nougat fan here! wink

  • Mr OrangeTree
    Mr OrangeTree Forum Participant Posts: 32
    edited December 2017 #14

    I have heard good things about this site.

    As a result of this, I have booked to go there during 2018.  Looking forward to it!

  • KjellNN
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    edited December 2017 #15

    The fish and chips from the place near the site were the best we had ever had.

     Portions were huge, I would think one lot of chips between 2 people would be enough.

  • PhilHeller
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    edited December 2017 #16

    Great site with easy walk into town and has always had excellent wardens.  We, unfortunately, feel the chippy on the front has gone downhill the last couple of years which is good for the waistline 😂

  • Tammygirl
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    edited December 2017 #17

    Would agree with you on the fish and chips, lovely big portions certainly was enough for the 2 of us to share.

    To late for this year now but the town has a good bonfire night and fireworks display, easy 10 minute walk from the site worth a visit that weekend if you are in the area. 

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