Quality-rated places to stay and eat in Aberdeenshire

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Craigievar Castle

Alford, Aberdeenshire

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Castle Fraser

Kemnay, Aberdeenshire

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Leith Hall, Garden & Estate

Rhynie, Aberdeenshire

Hotel

Thainstone House

Inverurie, Aberdeenshire

★★★★

Jacobean house with luxurious spa facilities.

Restaurant

The Green Lady

Inverurie, Aberdeenshire

Quality ingredients in a Highland setting.

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Kildrummy Inn

Kildrummy, Aberdeenshire

★★★★★

Located in glorious countryside with quality food and en suite rooms on offer.

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Kildrummy Inn

Kildrummy, Aberdeenshire

Former coaching inn with an all-round first-rate reputation.

Restaurant

Kildrummy Inn

Kildrummy, Aberdeenshire

Confident modern cooking in a rural inn.

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Kildrummy Castle

Kildrummy, Aberdeenshire

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Kildrummy Castle Gardens

Kildrummy, Aberdeenshire

Hotel

Douneside House

Tarland, Aberdeenshire

★★★★

Warm, friendly and engaging staff and excellent standards throughout.

Restaurant

The Library at Douneside House

Tarland, Aberdeenshire

Estate-grown produce on tasting menus in elegant country house.

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The Commercial

Tarland, Aberdeenshire

★★★★

A wealth of character and charm with modern, well-equipped bedrooms

Public house

The Commercial

Tarland, Aberdeenshire

Local dishes in idyllic location

Bed & breakfast

Lys-Na-Greyne

Aboyne, Aberdeenshire

★★★★★

Enjoy a stay in this beautiful house, built for a baronet.

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Banchory Museum

Banchory, Aberdeenshire

Hotel

Meldrum House Country Hotel & Golf Course

Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire

★★★★

Baronial country mansion transports guests to a bygone era

Restaurant

Pineapple Grill & Seafood Restaurant

Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire

Modern Scottish food with classical touches.

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Crathes Castle Garden & Estate

Crathes, Aberdeenshire

Caravan & camping

Feughside Caravan Park

Strachan, Aberdeenshire

★★★★

Peace and tranquility close to Royal Deeside.

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The Royal Deeside Railway

Banchory, Aberdeenshire

Hotel

Loch Kinord Hotel

Ballater, Aberdeenshire

★★★

Charming hotel with attractive bedrooms and smart bathrooms.

Caravan & camping

Huntly Castle Caravan Park

Huntly, Aberdeenshire

★★★★★

Quality holiday park close to Speyside's Malt Whisky Trail.

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Huntly Castle

Huntly, Aberdeenshire

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Fyvie Castle

Turriff, Aberdeenshire

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Tolquhon Castle

Pitmedden, Aberdeenshire

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Pitmedden Garden

Pitmedden, Aberdeenshire

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The Den & The Glen

Maryculter, Aberdeenshire

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Haddo House

Methlick, Aberdeenshire

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Balmoral Arms

Ballater, Aberdeenshire

★★★★★

Good quality, high levels of service and hospitality in a village inn.

Public house

The Ghillies Bar

Ballater, Aberdeenshire

Scottish produce showcased on the menu.

Guest accommodation

The Auld Kirk

Ballater, Aberdeenshire

★★★★

Cleverly converted church with a blend of original features and contemporary design.

Caravan & camping

Ballater Caravan Park

Ballater, Aberdeenshire

★★★★

A perfect base to tour wonderful Deeside.

Caravan & camping

Turriff Caravan Park

Turriff, Aberdeenshire

★★★★

Attractive community owned site a short stroll from Turriff.

Inn

The Cock and Bull

Balmedie, Aberdeenshire

★★★

A quintessential gastro pub and a bustling hostelry.

Restaurant

The Cock and Bull

Balmedie, Aberdeenshire

A cosy, intimate inn serving honest food in a lovely setting.

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The Cock and Bull

Balmedie, Aberdeenshire

Country inn with great food of impeccable provenance

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Corgarff Castle

Corgarff, Aberdeenshire

Hotel

Udny Arms Hotel

Ellon, Aberdeenshire

★★★

Majestic high street hotel with plenty of charm and history.

Restaurant

Udny Arms Hotel

Ellon, Aberdeenshire

Modern Scottish cooking and stunning views.

Public house

The Ship Inn

Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire

Fresh seafood a speciality

Restaurant

Tolbooth Restaurant

Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire

Cracking fish and seafood on the harbour.

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Tolbooth Museum

Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire

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The Ship Inn

Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire

★★★

Warm atmosphere at old property overlooking the pretty harbour.

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Dunnottar Castle

Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire

Attraction

Balmoral Castle

Ballater, Aberdeenshire

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Self-catering

Balmoral Castle Cottages

Ballater, Aberdeenshire

Awaiting inspection

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Forvie National Nature Reserve

Kirkton Of Logie Buchan, Aberdeenshire

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Deer Abbey

Old Deer, Aberdeenshire

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Duff House

Banff, Aberdeenshire

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Banff Museum

Banff, Aberdeenshire

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Aberdeenshire Farming Museum

Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire

Caravan & camping

Aden Caravan and Camping

Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire

★★★

A tranquil rural site adjacent to Aden Country Park.

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Macduff Marine Aquarium

Macduff, Aberdeenshire

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Braemar Castle

Braemar, Aberdeenshire

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The Pennan Inn

Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire

★★★

A perfect hideaway in a beautiful coastal setting.

Restaurant

The Pennan Inn

Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire

Exciting flavours in a stunning location.

Hotel

Buchan Braes Hotel

Peterhead, Aberdeenshire

★★★★

Modern hotel with an attentive team delivering friendly service.

Restaurant

Buchan Braes Hotel

Peterhead, Aberdeenshire

Bright modern cooking in a contemporary hotel.

Hotel

Palace Hotel

Peterhead, Aberdeenshire

★★★

Well-presented hotel with comfortable accommodation.

Things to do

RSPB Loch of Strathbeg

Crimond, Aberdeenshire

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