Maryculter House Hotel

With a picturesque setting on the banks of the River Dee, this charming Scottish mansion dates back to 1225 AD, and was once home to the Knights Templar.

Carefully enhanced by stylish decoration to create a winning combination of modern luxury with period details, the hotel has an abundance of natural stone, wood panelling, exposed fireplaces, and tall beamed ceilings.

An imaginative collection of menus combine the very best of local dishes which are ideal for a special break.

Whether your visit to the Grampian region is for business in Europe's oil capital, a relaxing break to get away, or for an adventurous holiday; Maryculter House Hotel is the ideal place to stay.

Rooms: 39
Rate: 95 - 130 GBP

Situated on the banks of the famous River Dee, this collation of buildings is steeped in Scottish history. Dating back to the 12th century, clearly documented through King John, Bonnie Prince Charlie and even the Titanic disaster, this was at one time the homeland of the Knights Templar, who gave pilgrims protected passage on their way to the Holy Land.

The house became a hotel shortly after World War II and has been undergoing a programme of refurbishment since then, which has brought it to the quality standards of today.

Choose from one of our 40 bedrooms, all fitted with ancillary facilities you would expect to find in a quality hotel. Dine in either of our quality restaurants, serving only the finest of Scottish produce, cooked and presented by a dedicated, professional kitchen brigade. Finish dinner in the historic setting of the residents lounge, with its grand open fire and stone walls dating back to 1225 AD. You will see that Scottish history becomes a compelling part of your stay at Maryculter House hotel.

Over the years, guests from all corners of the world have been welcomed to Maryculter House Hotel and its warm friendly atmosphere by charming, polite employees in a relaxed environment. This tradition has continued to this very day.

The hotel offers 22 spacious en suite superior bedrooms, each having been individually decorated in keeping with this historic and elegant style of the hotel, also offer modern conveniences. These include an LCD flat screen TV (with freeview channels) and all common facilities. The en suite bathrooms have complimentary toiletries. Large fluffy towels and bath robes available on request.

There are 12 deluxe rooms and 6 junior suites. The deluxe rooms have been individually designed with the comfort of our guests in mind, but also keeping in touch with the hotels historic past. These spacious deluxe rooms and junior suites all have queen-size beds. They have the same facilities as above, and deluxe bathrooms with individual shower cubicle and all toiletries. The views from superior and deluxe rooms take in the natural beauty of Royal Deeside, overlooking the picturesque River Dee and surrounding countryside.

This hotel is a perfect base from which to explore Scotland's tourist trails. At the heart of castle and whisky country, where we have more castles per acre than anywhere in the UK (nearly 300). The main castle trail takes in 11 of the finest examples of Scotland's building heritage, including royal residence Balmoral Castle.

Once you have completed the castle trail, a stone's throw away is the World's only malt whisky trail situated in Morray, a route which takes in 8 of Scotland's finest malt whisky distilleries. Stroll along the North East scenic coastal trail, taking in many of the picturesque and beautiful villages.

The Grampian area offers a multitude of sports and leisure pursuits from the excellent golf courses (over 50 to choose from, with the most famous being the Royal Aberdeen Golf Club) to the superb fishing on the rivers Dee, Spey and Devron. Venture into the naturally majestic environment of the mountains, forests and rivers, where you can participate in activities ranging from skiing, cycling, canoeing, shooting, off-road driving, gliding, diving and rafting.

Visit Aberdeen city (Europe's oil capital), rich in history from its maritime past of boat building and fishing industries, nowadays modernised with the growth of the oil and gas industries. From art galleries, museums theatres and shopping venues, you will find something to suite every taste in this diverse multicultural city.

Conveniently located 8 miles from Aberdeen city centre, airport and rail station, Maryculter House Hotel is set in 5 acres of woodland on the banks of the River Dee.

From the south (A90, Dundee)
- Arriving 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.