Blog on the Loch

  • Guest Accommodation Accreditation

    AA 4 Star Highly Commended: The Lodge on the Loch of AboyneOctober 2011
    We are delighted to inform Lodge Guests that we have just been audited and awarded an AA 4 star Guest Accommodation accreditation.

    Both Jean and I are looking forward to developing this new phase of our business growth. We have also be awarded a Visit Scotland 4 star rating also.

  • A Royal Wedding Leisure Break near Balmoral Castle

    Britain's Prince William smiles as he walks with his girlfriend Kate Middleton at RAF Cranwell, central EnglandApril 2011
    Join in the celebration of the Royal Wedding at The Lodge on the Loch of Aboyne in Royal Deeside where you will be ensconced in pure Scottish beauty and tranquillity.

    Set on the shores of Loch Aboyne with the majestic Cairngorms National Park as your backdrop, you will be able to soak up the mystique of a Royal wedding in a truly romantic destination that is sure to impress. Enjoy celebration menus with meat sourced locally from Royal Deeside and Seafood from the North Sea, prepared by our award winning Chef, who is sure to tantalise your taste buds and offer a feast your eyes.

    Partake in the spirit of Scotland with our local Royal Lochnagar whisky, made on the Queens Balmoral Estate, or choose from a wide range of single malts, including Speyside classics, Highland treasures, Island gems and the Dalmore Dee Dram from the “Rivers Collection”, to toast the health of Kate and William on their wedding day.

  • The Lodge Spring News Blog

    The Lodge Spring News Blog
    Well here we are at The Lodge on the Loch on the last day of February and it looks like spring has sprung! The ice disappeared from the loch, only last week after it set in at the end of November. Our resident swans also managed to get back on the loch last week only to be confronted, at the weekend, by a flock of would be new settlers to this beautiful site. The fight did not last long however as within a few hours the resident family had them all take to the air once again to seek their refuge elsewhere. I am sure it is not the end of the infiltrator attempts for this year, but going by the records no one is ready yet to take part of his patch!

    This first sign of aggression for the year has also led, to the time when last year’s baby, is gently encouraged also, to seek his home elsewhere. This may take a week or two if he resists, but it is a sure thing he will not get to stay much longer.

    On the brighter side, the mallards and goosanders are back on the loch and the Oyster catchers arrived today for the first time this year.

    The sun is low and strong, but this leads to some wonderful sunsets over the Loch, so if you are interested in nature, and spectacular views, why don’t you take time out to visit us. We are open for Lunches and Dinners every day except Monday and have some exciting changes to our Bistro Bar menu, including special menus for the Dine on Deeside gastronomic festival March 18th to 27th.