Day 5 - Arbroath to Stonehaven

Monday 27^th June 2016 – Arbroath to Stonehaven – Day 5

In the early morning shower, Jack managed to set off the pull cord alarm which brought the harbour master along, who assured him it happens a lot of the time.

We left at 09.00 and with a favourable south westerly wind made our way passed the lobster pots outside Arbroath.

Two miles to the north and among the spectacular cliff scenery is the tiny, drying harbour of Auchmithie, a tiny fishing place, home of the original Arbroath smokie.

Ruins of Dunottar Castle

The auto-helm was working fine as we followed the imposing cliffs, the sailing came to an end as the wind died at 14.15.  Engine on and motored the rest of the way.

To the south of Stonehaven on the cliff top are the splendid ruins of Dunottar Castle.

Alongside 'Temora'

With the kind permission from the harbour master, we were allowed to lie alongside the catamaran ‘Temora’

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On our arrival at 16.00, we were met by a cheering chap, waving a large Scottish flag welcoming us to Stonehaven.  It was Jack’s cousin Bill Emsley.

Ashore for 19.00 and inside the harbour ‘Marine Hotel’, where we dined on tomato soup, followed by beef stew and chips.  While watching the European Football Championships match of England versus Iceland; the first half not going too well.

At 19.00, we moved next door to the ‘Ship Inn’ and met Jack’s cousin Bill, they caught up with old times, while England got beat in the football; well done Iceland.

Back on board for at 23.30 for a few nightcaps and bed at 01.00.

A fine day trip looking towards the imposing cliffs, and Jack met up again with his cousin whom he had not seen for a lot of years, a good day.