A Little Taste of Summer
We’re definitely starting to enjoy a little more daylight at this time of year but with such a cold nip in the air, summer still seems such a long, long time off. If your mind is on warm sunny days, here’s a little taste of sunshine from our kitchen team to tide you over. As
Read MoreGoodness gracious great balls of fire!
by Simon Cruickshank, proprietor It’s quite literally the hottest ticket in town…maybe event the hottest Hogmanay event in the land. The countdown to the Stonehaven Fireballs is well and truly underway and we are getting really fired up for the main event. One of the most common questions we are asked about the event –
Read MoreThere’s more to Stoney than sun, sand and summer
Stonehaven is a scorching summer holiday destination, right? Well, no, not in our opinion! This piece of coastal heaven on the north east coast of Scotland is a place for all seasons with lots of activities to keep visitors occupied all year round. There are loads of activities that you can enjoy in Stoney –
Read MoreTurkey or tatties? Whatever your taste, our festive menu tops the Christmas charts
By Colin Milne, head chef If I was to conduct a straw poll about Christmas Day dinner among the regulars in The Ship Inn’s lounge bar, you’d think they would all give turkey their vote as their favourite festive food. However, according to a more scientific poll conducted by a national supermarket, a roast bird
Read MorePut your best foot forward with Stonehaven walks
It was beautiful but all too brief – summer is over for another year. And while we admit to having shed a tear over the loss of warm sunny days, we’re also pretty excited about the arrival of autumn. While Stonehaven always looks majestic in the summer sunshine, we love getting out and about in
Read MoreWe do like to be beside the seaside
Salty water and sandy toes – there’s nothing quite like a Scottish seaside holiday. And while summer is drawing to a close, we don’t think that the seaside should only be enjoyed a few weeks of the year. Whether you visit in spring, summer, autumn or winter, there’s always something happening in Stonehaven. It’s a
Read MoreWhat’s SUP at The Ship?
The Ship Inn is lucky enough to occupy a prime piece of real estate in Stonehaven – a little piece of heaven where we can see the historic harbour and the stunning coastline beyond. Few people would disagree that sitting outside a sunny day with a cold drink in hand and taking in the day-to-day
Read MoreChin chin to gin! Fiona’s guide to the perfect summer thirst quencher
By Fiona Andrew, general manager If you were to ask me to sum up what summer tastes like I’d have no hesitation in saying…gin and tonic! Although the weather so far this summer hasn’t quite been as hot as we were all hoping for after the 2018 heatwave, a refreshing gin and tonic is a
Read MoreHow Hollywood Loves Dunnottar Castle
What many don’t know is that Stonehaven’s beloved Dunnottar Castle hasn’t just captured our hearts, but the hearts of Hollywood too! From inspiring directors for their sets, to appearing on television itself, Dunnottar has featured in many films and shows over the past few years.
Read MoreThe Ship’s Top Tips for Visiting Stonehaven Open Air Swimming Pool
By Fiona Andrews, general manager If you want to get your dookers on for a swim this summer…the harbour is right in front of The Ship Inn! It may be a tad on the chilly side – but it’s convenient!
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