Aberdeenshire
Set in the 17th-century Tolbooth building overlooking the harbour, and decorated with local art and crisp white linen, this is one of the best seafood…
Must-see restaurants in Aberdeenshire
Aberdeen
This little haven of laid-back industrial chic – a high, narrow space lined with bare stonework, rough plaster and exposed ventilation ducts – serves some…
Aberdeen
The Silver Darling (an old Scottish nickname for herring) is the place for a special meal, housed in a former Customs office at the entrance to Aberdeen…
Aberdeen
The menu of this funky little eatery hidden on a backstreet concentrates on good-quality Scottish produce but draws its influences from cuisines all…
Moray
This cafe-bar has a bistro-style menu that changes regularly but includes quality versions of popular dishes such as Cullen skink, mussels, bangers and…
Aberdeenshire
Set in the tiny fishing village of Catterline, 5 miles south of Stonehaven, the Creel is a rustic pub with thick stone walls, low ceilings and open…
Aberdeen
This smart and sophisticated restaurant and cocktail bar, tucked away on a quiet square, takes Scottish favourites such as sea trout, scallops and…
Aberdeen
A cut above your usual seaside cafe – on sunny days you can sit at the wooden tables on the prom and share a bottle of chilled white wine, or choose from…
Aberdeenshire
This great-value family bistro is always crowded, and it's easy to see why – bright, modern decor in muted shades of pale green and grey, friendly service…
Aberdeen
The bright paintings on the walls match the vibrant furnishings and smart gastronomic creations at this great cafe-restaurant, set in a former church. In…
Aberdeenshire
Neatly ordered tables in sober black and grey (with a dash of purple) reflect the Presbyterian rectitude of the bank whose office this once was. The…
Aberdeen
Aberdeen Angus beef and craft beers are the speciality of this little gem in an alley off Union St, a small but sophisticated space decorated with…
Aberdeen
Aberdeen has lagged behind a bit in the vegetarian-restaurant stakes, so it was good to see this 100% vegan cafe open in 2017. The menu runs from…
Aberdeenshire
Polished wood, brass taps, bare stone and muted colours give this popular harbourside pub, run by Stonehaven's own Six Degrees North craft brewery, a trad…
Aberdeenshire
A pleasantly rustic spot set beside a venerable stone bridge over the Dee, this place serves Scottish pub grub such as Cullen skink, haddock and chips and…
Moray
It's increasingly rare to find a real, physical travel agency, let alone one like this that incorporates a thriving cafe, a gift shop and a library of…
Moray
The coffee shop at Johnstons woollen mill is one of the best places to eat in town, serving breakfast till 11.45am, hot lunches from noon to 3pm (crepes…
Moray
A great little coffee shop that serves superb espresso (it also offers Chemex brews), good-value breakfasts (scrambled eggs on toast), light lunches (soup…
Moray
The Shore Inn is a characterful real-ale pub overlooking the harbour, with a kitchen (summer only) that turns out hearty and warming pub grub such as soup…
Moray
The Phoenix Cafe is an organic and vegetarian eatery in the Findhorn Foundation’s eco-village.
Aberdeen
This is the flagship, 200-seat branch of the Ashvale, an award-winning fish-and-chips restaurant famed for its quality haddock. The Ashvale Whale – a 1lb…
