Where to eat in Aberdeenshire?

[RDBx]

Benefits of visiting the in-laws, the wife and I can escape parental duties for a night in a few weeks.

Looking for a really good meal and somewhere to stay, outside of the City itself, perhaps up to an hour or so from Insch / Inverurie area. If they have rooms too, even better but not essential. Currently tempted by the Kildrummy Inn nr Alford, any other recommendations?

[Jambo85]

Eat on the Green in Udny Green is worth a trip. Not sure where the nearest accommodation would be though?

[Jambo85]

Also - it's a bit "funcy" but if its afternoon tea is a fair representation you wouldn't go wrong with Douneside House, Tarland. They have accommodation and there are plenty of great walks in that area, and I seem to recall enjoying the drive.

[Jambo85]

No personal experience of this one but you could also head out to Ballater and eat at Prince Chales' place The Rothesay Rooms. I think there's other hotels within walking distance for accommodation. Again surrounded by fantastic scenery and a good drive from any direction. It's an easy weekend getaway I keep meaning to do...

[Jambo85]

Meldrum House in Oldmeldrum also very nice particularly if you play golf, and not much of a drive from Inverurie.

Edited by Jambo85 on Friday 24th August 11:55

[RDBx]

Much appreciated Jambo, Rothesay and Udny both look really good and accommodation looks easy nearby. Cheers!

[Jambo85]

No probs - please report back!

Don't forget the toy shop if you're in Ballater: https://youtu.be/NzS3AdzZ0Nw

If you need to walk it off the next day go to Loch Muick on the Balmoral estate. Easy (long) walk around the loch or up to 5 Munros baggable in a day. Queen Victoria's modest 7 bedroom hunting "bothy" is at the far end of the loch.

[AndyAudi]

This place does a cracking steak just outside Inverurie
https://porterhousethainstone.co.uk
It actually part of the same building that is the livestock (& car) auctions

This place is a good small restaurant/hotel
http://www.fifearms.com