A large municipal cemetery on the outskirts of Stonehaven was opened in 1902 to serve the increasing population of the area. Set on the side of a hill above the Kirktown of Fetteresso this is a fine example of a twentieth century resting place. There are about 1600 gravestones within Fetteresso New, the majority of which are constructed from local granite. Consequently there has been little deterioration of the monuments due to weathering. Fortunately there appears to have been little or no vandalism at the site and the grounds are immaculately kept.