The Admiral's Rest - GuideBook
Food scene
Lovely local food with amazing , friendly service. Alison is so passionate about her business and it shows! Also does takeaway!
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The Old Kirk Cafe/Bistro
Church StreetLovely local food with amazing , friendly service. Alison is so passionate about her business and it shows! Also does takeaway!
Amazing for lunch but can get really busy so make sure you phone to book ahead.
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The Bijou by the Sea
Great Eastern RoadAmazing for lunch but can get really busy so make sure you phone to book ahead.
Rockpool Cafe
10 The SquareSmall cafe with great lunches, can get busy so book ahead!
Best seafood in the area as most produce is from the nearby fishmongers.
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The Galley Whitehills - Waterfront Cafe and Fish Restaurant
Harbour PlaceBest seafood in the area as most produce is from the nearby fishmongers.
Great for a fry up, Sunday lunch and browse in the famous shop. Amazing at Halloween and Christmas.
10 abantu bendawo batusa
The Spotty Bag Shop
13 Old Market PlGreat for a fry up, Sunday lunch and browse in the famous shop. Amazing at Halloween and Christmas.
The ice cream here has it’s queue packed out the door most days. The owner Neil is so friendly and has such an inventive selection. You can also get some basics like milk, bread and local veg here.
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Portsoy Ice Cream
24 Seafield StThe ice cream here has it’s queue packed out the door most days. The owner Neil is so friendly and has such an inventive selection. You can also get some basics like milk, bread and local veg here.
The Copper Dog Restaurant and bar is around a 40 min drive but one of my favourites for a nice meal in a great setting with a huge selection of whiskies and gins. I often take people here to celebrate birthdays etc.
29 abantu bendawo batusa
The Craigellachie Hotel
Speyside WayThe Copper Dog Restaurant and bar is around a 40 min drive but one of my favourites for a nice meal in a great setting with a huge selection of whiskies and gins. I often take people here to celebrate birthdays etc.
Cosy pub in Elgin with all your classic bar food options.
15 abantu bendawo batusa
The Drouthy Cobbler
48a High StCosy pub in Elgin with all your classic bar food options.
Sightseeing
Findlater Castle
I-Aquarium ye-Marine ye-Macduff
11 High ShoreBin of Cullen
Sandend Beach Car Park
Seaview RoadCraigellachie Bridge
River SpeyHuntly Castle
Castle StreetActivities
Glenglassaugh Distillery
Local distillery..Ask for Robbie!
Suds is an excellent and patient surf instructor. Stand up paddle boarding also available and all equipment included.
Suds Surf School
Suds is an excellent and patient surf instructor. Stand up paddle boarding also available and all equipment included.
MERAKI hair & beauty
Stunning hair and beauty salon if you fancy a treat on your trip.
Duff House Royal Golf Club
Royal Tarlair Golf Club
Buchan StreetCulbin Forest
Fab walking route.
Neighbourhoods
Portsoy
Banff
Cullen
Pennan
The film location of Local Hero.
Gardenstown
Macduff
Aberlour
In the midst of Whisky County!
Shops
PETAL the store
New lifestyle shop in the area selling lovely bits from local artists.