The Station Hotel & Restaurant
Banff, Grampian

The warmest of welcomes awaits you at the Station Hotel, a comfortable family run hotel situated in the historic town of Portsoy, which is on the breathtaking Grampian Coastal Trail and on the banks of Loch Soy. Portsoy is a fascinating village, steeped in history, and it boasts the oldest natural harbour in Europe. Every summer Portsoy hosts the famous Small Boats Festival. Ideally situated for a variety of activities, The Station Hotel is under the watchful eye of Euan and Susan Cameron who are keen to ensure you enjoy a 'home from home' visit. The North East Coastal Trail is almost 200 miles of some of Scotlands finest maritime landscapes - acres of sandy beaches, picturesque harbours, seabirds flocked at craggy cliffs - and dolphins play offshore. Portsoy links to Scotland's exceptional Grampian Castle Trail and renowned Whisky Trail, taking you through centuries of Scotttish culture and tradition. A superb golfing destination base, surrounded by a wealth of championship courses and hidden gems. The hotel can arrange special prices with many of the local courses.

Banff lies on the west bank, and Macduff on the east bank of the mouth of the River Deveron, around 25 miles west of Fraserburgh and 45 miles north of Aberdeen. The towns have an aquarium, two golf courses( Duff House Royal and Royal Tarlair), beaches, and was home to the Colleonard Sculpture Park which is now relocated in Aviemore. The well-preserved townscape has many historic buildings including Banff Castle, a museum in Banff donated by Andrew Carnegie and a maritime heritage centre in Macduff. Also close by is Duff House, designed by William Adam in 1730, and now open to the public as a gallery and a part of the National Gallery of Scotland. Also open to the public are the Wrack Woods situated due south of Duff House, in the woods there is an old ice house, a Mausoleum and a wonderful walk to one of the most beautiful secluded spots in the area known as the Bridge of Alvah where a single arch bridge spans the river Deveron. Of course the river Deveron is known for its great fishing for salmon and trout.