Stonehaven War Memorial
Stonehaven War Memorial
Stonehaven War Memorial
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David R
Glasgow, UK549 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
As war memorials go this is impressive. Rather than a wee statue in town this is a grand ring of stone - looking like a crown from a distance - visible n the headland over the village from miles around.
Worth the walk up there, and you can see the nearby castle and the coast for miles once there.
Worth the walk up there, and you can see the nearby castle and the coast for miles once there.
Written 20 June 2023
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emaness_crowe
Aberdeen, UK110 contributions
Oct 2019
For many years I laboured under the impression that this was a folly built by a landowner and only recently realised li was not so on a recent walk from Stonehaven to Dunottar Castle we detoured off the path to the memorial,
This is one of the most impressive cenotaphs I have seen. The shape is iconic and the stonework, in its exposed location, has weathered majestically, and when you read the names it reminds us of the sacrifice young men made, especially in the Great War, from every town and village across our country.
The elevated location gives great views all round but the real reason for visiting, although we may not know it at the time, is to pay our respects.
This is one of the most impressive cenotaphs I have seen. The shape is iconic and the stonework, in its exposed location, has weathered majestically, and when you read the names it reminds us of the sacrifice young men made, especially in the Great War, from every town and village across our country.
The elevated location gives great views all round but the real reason for visiting, although we may not know it at the time, is to pay our respects.
Written 23 October 2019
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redcar222
33 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
It is a steep walk from the harbour but well worth it. (There is a car park near Dunnottar Castle if necessary). The memorial, designed by local architect John Ellis, is a tribute to both World War dead. Pleased to see that the Merchant Navy is also included. The views are superb and it is an area of peace and quiet.
Written 3 July 2019
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Marj63
Stonehaven, UK34 contributions
Aug 2015 • Friends
Stonehaven's War Memorial on the Black Hill is one of the most striking monuments I have ever encountered. It is a unique and beautifully designed structure, and a very fitting memorial to lives lost during times of conflict. It is set in a lovely spot overlooking Stonehaven, and offering gorgeous views over the sea and along the coastline towards Dunnottar castle. A place I have visited often, but will never tire of. A must visit, especially if on route walking to the castle along the picturesque cliff top path. Romantic, sometimes windswept, but a place of Peace. Also a good place to fly a kite!
Written 27 August 2015
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Tom S
Greenford, UK135 contributions
Oct 2019
Stonehaven War Memorial is a peaceful, tranquil and really rather beautiful spot. I was very lucky with the weather on my trip and with blue skies and a brisk breeze keeping the moisture in the atmosphere at bay, the view from the memorial is spectacular.
It's quite a climb to get to the peak, especially as I picked a spot that, while close to the hill, meant that I had to clamber through very sharp gorse bushes to get there. Clearly I wasn't the first as there was a fairly clear path (read goat-track) leading me through the shrubbery, but for the better prepared there are proper footpaths leading to the memorial along the coastline.
I spent a very happy hour or so pottering about the place and photographing the monument itself and the lovely views of the countryside from the top of the hill. You can see Dunnottar Castle to the South of this spot too. If you have a mind to, I think you can walk from the memorial to the castle if you want to.
It's quite a climb to get to the peak, especially as I picked a spot that, while close to the hill, meant that I had to clamber through very sharp gorse bushes to get there. Clearly I wasn't the first as there was a fairly clear path (read goat-track) leading me through the shrubbery, but for the better prepared there are proper footpaths leading to the memorial along the coastline.
I spent a very happy hour or so pottering about the place and photographing the monument itself and the lovely views of the countryside from the top of the hill. You can see Dunnottar Castle to the South of this spot too. If you have a mind to, I think you can walk from the memorial to the castle if you want to.
Written 15 October 2019
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ch00chter
Buchlyvie, UK469 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
Stopped off on the walk back from Dunnottar Castle. The views are amazing and has seats all round. These seats were very welcome. Views at sunrise must be amazing
Written 31 March 2019
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cathleenw920
Mississauga, Canada153 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
Quite the walk up the hill to see the Memorial. Once up there there was not much to see.there not much there in remembrance to people concerned. Maybe because it is from so long ago. Would be nice if the area di something with it. Other places in the borders do poppies and some people flowers.
Written 23 September 2018
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Rosemary R
Keith, UK88 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
what a wonderful position of this memorial a place to stop and think about what these men/women did for Britain during the wars
Written 2 June 2018
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938fjg
Ulverston, UK1,802 contributions
Jul 2017 • Couples
Situated on the headland overlooking Stonehaven and Dunottar Castle it is an impressive war memorial. Either walk up from the town or down from the castle to get there as no parking on the access road.
Written 23 March 2018
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jazzer2014
Aberdeen, UK526 contributions
Aug 2017 • Solo
Stands like a beacon over Stonehaven town and has wonderful views over the town and harbour.
A fitting and touching memorial to WW1, WW2 and many others.
A great place to sit and reflect
A fitting and touching memorial to WW1, WW2 and many others.
A great place to sit and reflect
Written 14 August 2017
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