Overview
- Which? named Stonehaven among the UK's most affordable seaside towns after Monday's seaside-town survey showed average overnight accommodation costs of about £90.
- The town's coastal draw is led by Dunnottar Castle, a clifftop medieval ruin that visitors reach via a scenic path from the harbour.
- Which? gave the local food and drink scene a five-out-of-five rating and local outlets singled out in coverage include The Tolbooth Restaurant, the Marine Hotel, Aunt Betty's and The Carron Fish Bar.
- Practical visitor ratings and amenities noted in reporting include a 4.2 out of 5 TripAdvisor score for the beach and a heated Olympic-sized seawater lido that opens from late May through September.
- The survey also lists other budget-friendly UK coastal options such as Whitby (£94), Llandudno (£85) and Lytham St Annes (£95), a reminder that domestic staycations remain a lower-cost alternative to many overseas trips.