Own a Piece of Stonehaven’s Heritage

The People of Stonehaven Harbour is the definitive guide to one of Scotland’s most iconic coastal landmarks. Whether you are a local resident, a descendant of the fishing fleets, or a visitor who has fallen in love with the view, this book brings the harbour’s 500 year history to life in your hands.

Inside this edition, you will find:

  • Exclusive Historical Insights: Detailed accounts of the Earls Marischal and the “feuars” who first shaped the town’s layout.
  • Engineering Secrets: The original 19th-century expansion plans from the legendary Robert Stevenson.

  • Untold Stories of Resilience: From the 1944 mine explosion to the harrowing rescues led by the RNLI.
  • Industrial Heritage: A deep dive into the shipbuilding, fish curing, and famous inns that defined the local economy.

This book is a comprehensive tapestry of the danger, trade, and community spirit that built the Stonehaven we see today.

Available from the following shops

NOW available at Waterstone’s, Bon Accord Centre, and Blackwell’s Old Aberdeen.

and in bookshops in Banchory, Montrose, Aberdeen.

Order Your Copy Online Today

Or you can order for postal delivery here. Postage and packaging to UK addresses £3.00

For overseas addresses £5.00.  

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Please contact me if you have any questions.