Laurencekirk is the main town in the old region of the Mearns, that area which effectively separated the Eastern Highlands from the Southern and Central Belts of Scotland.
This was traditionally the key point or gateway into the Northern lands for invading armies. In Macbeths' time this was a loyal region as was most of Scotland for his seventeen-year reign. However on his retreat he was pursued through this area till he was forced to turn and fight at Lumphanan, where he lost his life and Scotland a good King, not a few miles to the north

Today Laurencekirk is a busy little town in good farming country and is the ideal starting point for some countryside exploration. To the south lies St.Cyrus with it's informative nature reserve where children can take in and enjoy nature's gifts'.

Around Laurencekirk there are some beautiful coastal and country villages all with a story to tell and all well worth a visit. Places like Fettercairn, Luthermuir, Marykirk, Auchenblae, Drumlithie, Arbuthnott, Catterline, Kinneff, Inverbervie, Gourdon and Johnshaven to name a few.
In the region there's golf, fishing and sailing to be had.

For Eats the Hotels, Restaurants and Cafes of the Region provide good fayre
Hotel, Guesthouse, Caravan and Camping facilities are available.

Travel is by rail, bus, coach or car.
For the tourists from abroad the nearest airports are Aberdeen with a connection to Laurencekirk by rail, bus or coach, Edinburgh and Glasgow both connect to Aberdeen by air, rail, bus or coach, and on as above or direct to Laurencekirk by rail, bus or coach.

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