Easily passed by unnoticed is the WATER YETT situated half way down the high street on the left, and one of the most interesting and vivid bits of Old Stonehaven. The Water Yett (or gate) was once the main entrance and fishing access to the Town from the north, the portcullis Grooves can still be seen either side of the entrance. This photograph (taken from the beach) shows what can be seen today. What cannot be seen is the slipway (hidden under the shingle), and the surrounding ancient walled frontage protecting the "Old Toon". This Water close (leading to the Water Yett in the High Street) was used for accessing the River Carron and reputedly for the occasional smuggling run.