In the heart of the west mainland of Orkney the Smithfield is situated in the village of Dounby. Beer information pending.

Conveniently situated only yards from Dyce railway station, this village pub with comfy lounge serving wholesome food and separate public bar, has a convenient timetable in the entrance so you can check your train times to Aberdeen or Inverurie - Inverness. One changing beer and a darts team.

Straightforward and unfussy city-centre bar (formerly known as Wyness's).

Located in the photogenic and historic Old Aberdeen conservation area amid the university buildings and close by Kings College, this friendly and historic pub is frequented by academia and locals alike. Three hand-pumps selling beer from Stewart Brewing and Scottish guests.

The 'Ola' is a good solid traditional looking building over looking the harbour. There is a traditional public bar entered directly from the street, complete with a roaring fire in the winter, and a larger, recently refurbished lounge to the rear, the Back Bar, which serves food.

Restaurant with option for a drink.

Multi award winning pub.

No frills bar and lounge, possibly with a connection to the Clifton Hotel just along the road.

Luxury bedrooms, restaurant, bar and lounge. Located directly opposite Insch train station. No longer selling any real ale due to poor sales volumes.

Family run hotel with small, narrow bar with games room on a raised level at the back. The hotel is on the main street of the village. Landlord is keen to sell real ale as he is a fan himself (he drinks in the Shore Inn) but previous attempts to do so have not been successful.

Hotel with public and lounge bars, and a beer garden. Nearest pub to the train station before walking into town.

Set in the rolling foothills of the Cairngorm Mountains, the 220 year old Colquhonnie Hotel overlooks the Aberdeenshire Don Valley from a south facing, elevated site.