On the banks of the River Dee, The Boat Inn in Aboyne offers well-appointed accommodation, a cosy bar and restaurant This Aberdeenshire inn lies around 4 miles east of the Cairngorms National Park, and provides free parking and Wi-Fi in public areas A full Scottish breakfast is served at The Boat Inn, with bacon, sausage, black pudding, eggs, beans, tomatoes, mushrooms and toast Pancakes, French toast, and smoked salmon with scrambled eggs is also available, along with a buffet selection of cereal, yoghurts, fresh fruit and juices Each guest room has an en suite bathroom with shower or bath All have a TV, hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities The restaurant serves a high-quality menu using fine Scottish ingredients Aberdeen Angus steaks, North Sea fish and seafood and Highland cheeses are among the offerings Aboyne is around 30 miles west of Aberdeen The citys vibrant Union Street shopping district features well-known stores and boutique shops and is less than 1 hours drive
