In cemetery is SOft mound, the Bass, site of Norman castle. Brandsbutt Stone bears Pictish symbols. Kinkell Church Ruin of parish church, built in 16th century, retains ornate details. Unusually designed sacrament house dates from 1524. Kintore External stone stairs enhance elegant town house, built 1737.
Old bell chimes in house clock tower with original slate roof.
Early Pictish stone stands in churchyard. Tropical palms and waterfalls enhance landscaped gardens. Muchalls Picturesque, white-painted village, dating from 19th century. To north, coast has spectacular rock formations including stacks and deep caverns. Smugglers' tunnel, now blocked, once led to Gin Shore Cove.