Gardenstown is the larger neighbour, a kilometre west of Crovie along the cliff. Houses tumble down the slope in narrow tiers connected by steep stairs and lanes, ending at a small working harbour where a handful of creel boats still land lobster and crab. There is a shop, a couple of guesthouses and the Garden Arms pub, which serves food and pours a decent pint of local ale.
Walkers can follow the path between Crovie and Gardenstown along the foreshore at low tide or by the cliff above — the cliff route is steep but gives the best views of both villages and the great curve of Gamrie Bay. Allow about half an hour each way; the path is exposed and slippery in wet weather.