Discover a wide range of outdoor activities
Great Outdoor Adventure
Walking, cycling, clay game shooting, golf, horse riding, swimming, fishing, exploring beaches, harbours, boat trips, birdwatching, watersports. There’s also food and drink (not forgetting whisky!), history and heritage, events and festivals, restaurants and cafes, shopping, spa treatments…the list goes on…
Places to see...
Arbuthnott
For St Ternan’s Church and the Grassic Gibbon Centre (author of ‘Sunset Song’ – named the best Scottish novel of all time). Find out more
Inverbervie
Discover the Royal link and take an easy stroll along the scenic coastal path to Gourdon.
Johnshaven
Harbour, Heritage Hub, Lobster House, Starfish Studio, Hidden Treasure Tearoom, The Anchor Hotel, and lots more, see https://www.johnshaven.com
Nearby attractions...
Stonehaven
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The county town of Stonehaven with its beautiful harbour, cafes, restaurants, bars, hotels, leisure facilities which include an art deco (seasonal) heated saltwater outdoor swimming pool. A host of activities are available – paddle boarding at the harbour anyone?
North East 250
Self-drive tour. Find out more
The Snow Roads
Angus & Montrose
The county of Angus and the market town of Montrose. Find out more
V&A Museum
Even the newly opened and acclaimed V & A Design Museum in Dundee is within easy reach. Find out more
Plan a trail
Why not plan to include some of the established trails within the Mearns and surrounding areas, a selection of which is listed below.