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Stonehaven Cowie Beach

(Stonehaven North Beach)

Aberdeenshire, Scotland


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Stonehaven Cowie Beach is a picturesque destination in Scotland, offering a unique combination of sandy beaches, a harbour, and scenic views. .

Stonehaven Cowie Beach is a half-moon bay comprising sandy beaches and a harbour, backed by the charming town of Stonehaven. The beach is divided into two sections, with Cowie being a mostly shingle beach located at the northern end of the town. This section offers excellent views over Stonehaven Bay and harbour, as well as the impressive rocky headlands to the south.

The area is popular for water sports, fishing, and walking, making it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The beach is bounded by the mouth of Cowie Water at the southern end and rocky outcrops at the northern end. A promenade runs along the beach, providing easy access down a short flight of steps.

Visitors to Stonehaven Cowie Beach can enjoy a range of facilities, including a café, shop, and a heated open-air swimming pool, all located along the beachfront. Parking is also available along the promenade. For those looking for more amenities, the town centre of Stonehaven, located approximately half a mile to the south of the beach, offers a large selection of shops, places to eat, and places to stay. Additionally, the town boasts a museum and a railway station with regular services to Edinburgh and Aberdeen.

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Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 89%
Max temperature 14°C
feels like 14°C
Wind 10mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 92%
Min temperature 11°C
feels like 10°C
Wind 11mph

The tide at Stonehaven Cowie Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 5:08 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 10:48 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Things to do and see in the area

Aunty Bettys (0.1 miles)
Stonehaven Open Air Swimming Pool (0.1 miles)
My Beautiful Caravan (0.4 miles)
E Giulianotti (0.4 miles)
The Fireballs (0.4 miles)
Dunnottar Woods (0.6 miles)
Tolbooth Museum (0.6 miles)
Stonehaven Harbour (0.6 miles)
Stonehaven Golf Club (0.8 miles)

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Location: Cowie, Stonehaven

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: NO876864

Coordinates: 56°58'8"N 2°12'15"W

Mapcode: GBR XL.B644

What 3 Words: hides.remarked.aboard

Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.

Country: Scotland

Local Authority: Aberdeenshire

Nearest postcode: AB39 2RD

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