STRANATHRO, a village, in the parish of FettterEsso, county of Kincardine, 3 miles (S. W. by S.) from Stonehaven; containing 1'26 inhabitants. This village is situated on the coast, and is inhal)itcd partly by persons employed in the fisheries of this part, in which four boats, each having a crew of five men, are generally engaged. During the season the men are also occupied in the herring-fishery, which is carried on with success. A coast-guard station has been established here. The harbour, though small, is commodious, and aH'ords safe shelter for craft. The coast- road from Aberdeen to Stonehaven passes by the village.