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Welcome
to Maryculter House Hotel!
Located near Aberdeen this quality forty bedroom Country House Hotel situated in the heart of Scotland's Castle Trail and Whisky Trail. The perfect accommodation base for Golf, Fishing, Leisure and Romantic Breaks.
A warm Scottish Welcome awaits you in this charming privately owned Country House. Set in beautiful Landscaped grounds, nestling on the banks of the River Dee in Royal Deeside.
Maryculter House Hotel is unique among Scottish Country House Hotels as it is founded on the site where the Knights Templar once trained, in around 1227AD. So experience for yourself the lifestyle of the Scottish nobility in one of Scotland's finest Country House Hotels.
Maryculter House Accommodation
The hotel offers 40 spacious en-suite Deluxe Bedrooms, each having been individually designed to a Four Star Standard, with the comfort of our guests in mind, but also keeping in touch with the hotel's historic past.
All the modern comfort await you from 32" Flat Screen Panel TV's (with freeview channels). Modem telephone connections with broadband, iron and ironing board, hairdryers, beverage drinks trays, Deluxe bathrooms with individual shower wet rooms, large fluffy towels and all toiletries. Bath robes available upon request.
The view from our Deluxe Rooms take in the natural beauty of Royal Deeside, overlooking the picturesque River Dee and surrounding country side.
Priory Restaurant
The Priory Restaurant provides a splendid setting for a candlelit dinner,
with its stone walls, open fire and intimate atmosphere. Dine from our
a la carte menu specially prepared by our Maitre Chef de Cuisine using
only the finest fresh local produce.
Once you have sampled the delights of one of our distinctive restaurants why not finish the evening in our Residents Lounge with a fine port, cognac or even a wee dram..
Open Daily
Monday - Sunday (inclusive) - 6.45pm - 9.00pm
Monday - Thursday - A La Carte Menu
Friday - Sunday - A La Carte & Gourmet Menu's
Residents Lounge
Set in the heart of our magnificent hotel is our Residents Lounge, dating
from 1225 with its granite open log fire and stone walls.
Built above cellars dating from 1225 and with an open hearth fireplace it is easy to imagine the sound of horse hoofs and the ring of the blacksmith hammer, beneath the spectacular beamed ceiling. This room is a favourite venue for an aperitif or after dinner coffee.
Poachers Pocket
With its old world charm, character and home from home atmosphere, Poachers
Pocket is a wonderful restaurant in which to sample the delights from
our exclusive menu either for lunch or dinner, whilst enjoying breathtaking
views over the River Dee.
In the summer, patio seating is available overlooking our beautiful landscaped gardens.
Breakfast:
Monday - Friday - 7.00am - 9.00am
Saturday - Sunday - 8.00am - 10.00am
Lunch:
Monday - Friday - 12.00 noon - 2.30pm
Saturday - Sunday - 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Dinner:
Monday - Thursday - 6.30pm - 9.00pm
Friday - Saturday - open subject to availability (check before booking)
Events and Special Occasions
With a reputation for delivering high calibre events in an ideal setting,
our four unique function suites are suited to all your private or business
events.
From an executive dinner for 10 to a residential conference for 30 or a corporate family BBQ for 180, our professional and experienced staff will ensure a smooth running, memorable experience which will be remembered by all, long after the event has passed.
The Templar Suite
The Templar Suite has magnificent views over the River Dee and is ideal
for the larger conference or function for up to 200 people. This room
has ample natural light, provision for power sockets and presentation
equipment.
The ability for this room to sub-divide allows for meetings to break down into workshops and catering all within the one suite. This room also has a three phase power supply.
The Priory Room
Situated on the ground floor in the older part of the house. This room
features an open log fire, ideal for informal/formal meetings and for
conferences for up to 30 delegates.
Note: All conference rooms have BT phone lines capable of taking modem connections.
The Godfrey Room
Situated on the ground floor in the older part of the house.
This room features an open log fire, ideal for private dinners. It can
also cater for conferences for up to 18 delegates. Wifi is also available.
The Benholm Room
Located on the first floor in the old part of the hotel. This oval room
with a light airy atmosphere, natural daylight and stunning views over
the river Dee. The ideal setting for informal/formal conferences for up
to 16 delegates.
Conference AV Hires
. Data Projector
. Laptop Computer
. Screen
. Overhead Projector
. Flip Chart and Pad
. Conference Phone
In addition to all the usual audio visual equipment, we can provide secretarial services, photo-copying, telex/ fax and parking facilities.
Weddings at Maryculter
Here at Maryculter House Hotel we have a reputation for delivering a quality
wedding service, leaving you with memories that you will treasure forever.
From a Small intimate Wedding Ceremony for 12, to a Grand Wedding meal
for up to 180 guests.
Our unique venue steaped in history with magnificent views over the river Dee and surrounding countryside is perfectly suited to cater for all your wedding requirements. Weddings are unique and special occasions for all involved, each couple having individual dreams and requirements.
Maryculter House offers a Wedding that assures personal assistance in all your preparations.
Our Wedding Menu Price includes the following:
· Luxury banqueting facilities for up to 180 guests
· One of the most Stunning, Picturesque locations for your wedding
photographs in Aberdeenshire
· Overnight Deluxe accommodation for family and guests at weekend
rates
· A Master of Ceremonies to guide you through the toasts and speeches
· Provision of our red carpet
· A top table floral arrangement
· Provision of our cake knife
· Printed seating plan, place cards and menus
· Overnight accommodation including Full Scottish Breakfast for
the Bride and Groom in our Deluxe suite
· Personal assistance in choosing your Wedding Menu
· Sample menus included
· Discounted meals for children under 12
· Ample car parking facilities
Our personal service also includes the following:
. Recommendation of Photographers
. Car Hire and Wedding Cakes
. Assistance in the choice of a Band, Disco and Piper
. Exclusive selection of Wines from our Wine List
Location
Maryculter House Hotel is situated on the bank of the River Dee in five
acres of woodland and landscaped gardens.
The main road network makes it very accessible to Maryculter House Hotel.
· Aberdeen City Centre 8 miles approx 15 minutes
· Aberdeen Airport 10 miles approx 20 - 25 minutes
· Aberdeen Bus/Train Station 8 miles approx 15 minutes
Attractions
Scotland's Castle and Whisky Country is home to more
castles per acre than anywhere else in the UK (nearly 300 if you want
to count!)
We're also home to more than half of Scotland's malt whisky distilleries - or you could say we're the spiritual home of the dram! You can find the world's only Malt Whisky Trail in Moray, a route taking in 8 malt whisky distilleries and 1 cooperage.
Aberdeen - 'The Granite City' - is one of the most distinctive cities in the United Kingdom being built predominantly from granite, which sparkles in the sunshine and even after rain.
Aberdeen is one of the few cities in the UK with a beach, giving rise to its other nickname - 'The Silver City By The Golden Sands'.
Green Fingers
Another of Aberdeen's names - The 'Flower of Scotland' - with millions
of roses, daffodils and crocuses it is easy to see where the name came
from!
Victoria Park has Aberdeen's large granite fountain constructed of 16 types of granite. The park's garden for the blind is filled with plants specially selected for their scent and texture and have Braille labels. Crathes Castle has 8 gardens in its grounds, which are some of the most photographed in Britain. The Blue Garden and the Herbaceous borders are particularly spectacular.
The City of Aberdeen has won the Britain in Bloom award a record 11 times and has been banned from entering by the judges on more than 1 occasion!
Pitmedden Garden - one of the country's finest Elizabethan knot gardens - needs 40,000 plants every year to form the design traced out by more than 3 miles of boxwood hedge. It has a very rare moon dial as a centre piece.
Europe's largest gardens under glass are the Winter Gardens in Aberdeen's Duthie Park, which also houses the largest cacti collection in the country and there are over 100,000 rose bushes on the park's rose mound.
Life on the Ocean Wave
Aberdeen's maritime past - ship building, fishing and oil are all brought
to life in the city's Maritime Museum by the harbour.
Marble from Portsoy on the Banffshire coast was used in the construction of the Palace of Versailles.
The Ashvale in Aberdeen, Zanre's in Peterhead and The Bervie in Inverbervie are all previous winners of 'Chip Shop Of The Year'.
Scotland's large Ice House can be found at Tugnet in Spey Bay.
The area has always been renowned for its cuisine. Where better to eat 'Cullen Skink' soup than in its home town of Cullen on the Moray Firth coast.
Turrets, Towers and Troubles
Balmoral Castle on Deeside is one of the most famous
buildings in the world and has been the Royal Family's holiday home through
seven generations since 1852. The grounds and ballroom are open to the
public from April to end of July.
The Honours of Scotland (Scottish Crown Jewels) were hidden in Dunnottar Castle to hide them from Oliver Cromwell.
Scotland's only Castle Trail - a signposted tourist trail through the area takes in 11 of the finest examples of Scotland's built heritage.
It is believed that the world famous Disney castle was modelled on Craigievar Castle in Royal Deeside. Dame Judi Dench liked it so much she tried to buy it during the filming of "The Last Of The Blond Bombshells". Secret passages are said to exist at Craigievar and Fyvie Castles.
For those who like their spirits more transparent than their whisky, Fyvie and Crathes castles claim to have resident ghosts!
For the romantics Scotland's Castle and Whisky Country is the perfect place to tie the knot - with wedding venues at fairytale castles and their breathtaking gardens.
Family Fun
One of the newest Aberdeen attractions is Satrosphere,
a science and technology centre with the emphasis very much on a hands
on experience which brings science alive. Codona's Amusement Park
at Aberdeen beach is Scotland's largest permanent funfair.
Kinnaird Head, Fraserburgh, was the very first lighthouse built in Scotland in 1780 - prior to that it was a castle! The new museum now open alongside tells the story of Scotland's lighthouses.
Storybook Glen by Aberdeen is an attractive small theme park with lift-size and giant tableaux of favourite childhood cartoon characters.
DIRECTIONS
Conveniently located eight miles from Aberdeen's city centre, airport
and rail station, Maryculter House Hotel is set in five acres of woodland
on the banks of the River Dee.
From the South A90 (Dundee) you arrive at the outskirts of Aberdeen. Take the B9077 (South Deeside Road) and continue for 6 miles, we are located 500 metres ahead at the junction of the B979 and B9077.
Within the immediate area there are three golf courses, shooting, fishing and country walks. Castle and Whisky Trails begin on our doorstep and lively Aberdeen is just a short drive away.
Email Maryculter House Hotel enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
