LAURENCEKIRK & THE MEARNS

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They may be biased, but local residents would claim that the Howe of the Mearns ranks very high in any list of the North-east of Scotland's top beauty spots. Bordered by the Grampian mountains to the west and the Garvock Hill to the east, the Howe comprises rich arable farmland.	HOWE OF THE MEARNS (c)2003 Andy Hall
Stand on top of the Cairn o'Mount, on the road which leads to Banchory and Royal Deeside, or even on the much smaller Garvock Hill, on a spring or summer's day and you cannot fail to be captivated by the beauty of the valley below.
ARBUTHNOTT HOUSE (c)2003 Andy Hall	The "capital" of the Howe is its largest settlement, Laurencekirk, while the surrounding villages of Fettercairn, Luthermuir, Marykirk, Auchenblae, Fordoun, Arbuthnott and Drumlithie, all have their individual charms and attractions which make them worth a visit.
The area boasts a number of hotels and restaurants which are delighted to cater for the tourist trade and persuade visitors to linger a little longer in the Howe.