Stones Road - Short trip and holiday experiences shared with photo's and genuine thoughts.

Dunnottar Castle Second stop on our Scottish 4 day Castle Tour (by car) I f you have a passion or just a general interest in castles then Dunnottar is a must, its stunning location and magical aura make it quite unique. The walk from Stonehaven (more on that later) allows you time to take in the Coast line and truly appreciate the location and scenery. It also fed the anticipation and excitement of seeing Dunnottar as we emerged over the hill. Perched atop a 160 foot crag and surrounded on three sides by the North Sea, these dramatic and evocative cliff-top ruins were once an impregnable fortress of the Earls Marischal, once one of the most powerful families in Scotland. S teeped in history, this romantic and haunting ruin is a photographer’s paradise, a history lover’s dream and an iconic tourist destination for visitors the world over. Over the turbulent centuries, it has been burned, rebuilt, and burned again. It has been besieged, visited by saints and queens, and been the setting ...