Discover a wide range of outdoor activities
Great Outdoor Adventure
Walking, cycling, exploring beaches and harbours, boat trips, swimming and water sports, birdwatching, clay game shooting, fishing, golf, horse riding.
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).
Johnshaven
Harbour, Heritage Hub, Lobster House, Starfish Studio, Hidden Treasure Tearoom, The Anchor Hotel, and lots more, see https://www.johnshaven.com
Auchenblae
The charming and historic village of Auchenblae and Auchenblae Golf Course
See ‘News’ article: Auchenblae to celebrate Scottish Father of Ceylon Tea
Drumtochty Glen
“….350 acres of wild woodland glen, encapsulating a fairytale church and breathtaking landscapes”
Nearby attractions...
Stonehaven
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.
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 widely acclaimed V & A Design Museum in Dundee is within easy reach.
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.