Hotel | Aberdeen, Grampian and Northern Isles

Hotels: establishments providing accommodation, meals, and other services for travellers and tourists.

Cleaton House (Westray, Orkney)

The hotel sits above a sheltered bay on the island of Westray. Round the back is the Pioneer bar where two Orkney Brewery ales are served.

Commercial Hotel (Dufftown)

Independently owned hotel, restaurant and bar (known as "The Comm") beside the obvious whisky shop.

Commercial Hotel (Insch)

Village hub with public bar, lounge upstairs and rooms to let.

Copper Dog (Craigellachie)

Situated in the beautiful village of Craigellachie, the impressive Victorian building boasts picturesque views across the forests and mountains, and is situated next to the Fiddich and Spey rivers.

Cults Hotel (Cults)

Situated in suburb to the west of Aberdeen City, this hotel serves real ale in the public bar, which may also be taken through to the restaurant/lounge next door.

Douglas Arms (Banchory)

Hotel is currently closed and up for sale.

West end hotel approx. 15 minutes walk west from Holburn Junction end of Union Street. Reasonably priced bar food which is served at both lunchtime and evenings. there is also a large, airy conservatory at the rear.

Reported Oct 2021 that handpumps have been removed.

Ferryhill House (Aberdeen)

A small city centre hotel in a quiet residential area with tables and chairs in the extensive garden featuring a childrens' play area - very popular on a summers day, There is a large, modern, lounge bar with a selection of more than 60 malt whiskies and a large restaurant and conservatory.

Findlay's Hotel (Fraserburgh)

Hotel and restaurant with public bar.

Flying Stag (Fife, Braemar)

The Flying Stag bar in the Fife Arms hotel can cater for walkers and skiers after a long day on the hills and ski slopes. A feature of the bar is the hundreds of antlers intertwined with a (stuffed) stag seemingly flying out from behind the bar. One hand pump.

Garmouth Hotel

This traditional village inn has both lounge and public bars. One regular beer is served.

Report from April 2020 that it may re-open after Covid as a B&B only without a pub.

Glenaden/Barrel (Ballater)

Situated on the far side of the town square, the small Glenaden Hotel hotel displays a prominent external sign for its Barrel Lounge. Normally serves three beers in busy periods and fewer in winter, usually Scottish, mainly from Windswept.

Gordon Arms (Fochabers)

This former coaching inn at the westerly approach to Fochabers has a snug public bar (Ghillies Bar), accessed from a side lane (West Street) or by walking through the hotel from the front door and past the reception area, adorned by prints of salmon pools of the world famous River Spey.

Grant Arms (Cullen)

Small hotel with four letting rooms just off village main square. Small bar in long narrow room with pool table and toilets at the far end. One regular beer sold.

Grant Arms (Fochabers)

Situated on the main street of Fochabers, this large, friendly bar is very popular with locals and attracts a younger clientele at weekends. A seating area at the far end of the bar separates you from the jukebox, darts and pool. This pub serves 1 regular beer.

Haughton Arms (Alford)

Old town-centre hotel, built in 1850, fairly recently refurbished and modernised. Consists of a separate public bar and and Indian restaurant with good sized function room and dining room and a large wood-burning stove located between two pillars in public bar. One regular beer.

Hotel Square (Tomintoul)

Single pump in bar on left hand side as enter via main entrance. Room is L-shaped and bar is at the far end. Has a billiard table in the separate room on the right hand side of the main entrance. Closes for winter.

Huntly Arms (Aboyne)

Iconic hotel in centre of Aboyne. Recently purchased after a period of closure - information required.

Invercauld Mews (Braemar)

The Invercauld Mews bar lies in a separate building behind the main Invercauld Arms hotel, with four handpulls. You may find beer from the Braemar brewery.

Kettletoft (Sanday, Orkney)

Small, family-run hotel by the sea close to the local shops and with direct access to one of the most beautiful beaches on the island, Backaskaill Bay. Meals are available throughout the day, and a fish and chip takeaway is available on Wednesday and Saturday evenings.

Kildrummy Park Castle Hotel (Alford)

The 4-star Kildrummy Park Castle Hotel is a short walk away from Kildrummy Castle. The spectacular venue features 16 contemporary rooms and a high quality restaurant. The bar serves wine and juices as well as nibbles and seafood.

Kintore Arms Hotel (Inverurie)

Hotel, restaurant and small bar in Inverurie.

Knockomie Inn (Forres)

Lovely small hotel in secluded leafy surroundings. Spacious restaurant and grill, lounge and function rooms, all tastefully decorated in traditional Scottish style, featuring wood panelling. The cocktail bar is a gem, serving real ale on handpump and a very fine range of malt whiskies.

Lodge on Loch (Aboyne)

Spa resort on Aboyne loch