After parking up we went out for a walk, it was sunny but quite cold.
We walked along the seafront into Stonehaven and down to the harbour.
We had a look in the small museum.
We then walked back to the van, and at about 4pm went to Reception where the wardens had invited everyone in for mulled wine and snacks. Later we had our dinner, spaghetti bolognese.
At about 10pm we headed out to take our place to watch the New Year fireball ceremony. The High Street was very busy, I think about 10,000 people go to watch it.
While waiting for midnight there was entertainment in the form of pipers, drummers and highland dancers.
After the countdown to midnight the fireball swingers started their spectacular march up and down the High Street.
After about half an hour they headed to the harbour to throw the fireballs into the sea, and there was also a fireworks display. Unfortunately for us it was so busy and congested that we didn't see much of that bit.
We got back to the van after 1am.
