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Food & Fiddle

Fortnight News

3 -19 October 2014 - Events listings inside

Venues and businesses up and down-

the Dee Valley are proudly showcasing

a cornucopia of taste and talent.

There will be traditional music sessions

featuring loads of local and visiting

musicians - you may even bump into

Paul Anderson or AlasdairJohnson!

Restaurants, hotels and cafes are host-

ing musicians to accompany fine fare -

with venison and blaeberries, whisky

and atholl brose on the menu, you may

be spoiled and there will certainly be

choice aplenty.

George Strachan's emporium in

Aboyne will serve as a hub for the Fort-

night, showcasing local producers and

their wares, highlighting excellence

and dispensing information. There's a

ceilidh in a village hall, a walk amongst

bothies, some outdoor tunes and some

indoor feasts. There's even some food

for thought and a bagpipe alarm clock!

Hold on to this newspaper, there's a

listof events inside and a map on the

back, and for the most up-to-date in-

f o r m a t i o n g o t o

www.visitroyaldeeside.com

Use us as a base to explore Aberdeenshire or choose our ballroom

as the venue for your wedding or event. We'll do our best to make

your visit unforgettable.

GLEN TANAR ESTATE

artisans; unique gi!s and cards; outside seating for those who

prefer a truly Scottish alfresco setting; play areas for children,

including the very young, and even a fenced off, grassy area for

FINZEAN FARM SHOP

and feature in many of the dishes on the eclectic menu.

the Tearoom and available to purchase from the Farm Shop. The

Farm Shop is owned and run by descendants of the Painting Laird,

Joseph Farquharson, the renowned Victorian artist.

Locally sourced is the name of the game at the Farm Shop and

Finzean venison, in season, could not be more local or organic as

The Farm Shop has something for everyone – delicious breakfasts,

lunches and traditional a!ernoon teas; magnificent views over

the Feugh Valley to Clachnaben; art work and cra!s made by local

it is wild and procured with care. Pheasant, grouse, duck, rabbit,

a wide range of vegetables grown by local farmers and preserves

and cakes made by family members are also available to purchase

dogs. The local and informative Farm Shop Team is there to

welcome you and make sure you have a very enjoyable visit.

O!en best to reserve a table – 01330 850710.

In 1905, Glen Tanar was bought by George Coats, later Lord

Glentanar. The present owners, Michael and Claire Bruce, are the

fourth generation of the family to own and care for Glen Tanar.

We aim to make you feel at home, whether you stay in one of ourluxury self-catering holiday cottages, enjoy one of the many

outdoor activities on the estate; fishing, walking, cycling, Land

Rover Safaris or photography opportunities.

Brooks brought many changes to "The Glen": he built houses and

bridges, the Tower of Ess, the Victorian Ballroom and the

landscaped gardens - all of which can be seen and enjoyed today.

Glen Tanar was formed in the nineteenth century, when part of

the lands of the Marquis of Huntly was leased, and then bought,

by the Manchester merchant banker and MP, Sir William Cunliffe

Brooks

Situated in a beautiful glen at the heart of Royal Deeside and

within the spectacular Cairngorms National Park, Glen Tanar

Estate offers some of Scotland's most stunning scenery.

Food matters and nowhere more so than at the Finzean Estate

Farm Shop & Tearoom where the Estate’s home-reared beef,

roasted so it just melts in the mouth, is o!en on the lunch menu in

BRAEMAR CASTLE

Contact 013397 41219 or info@braemarcastle.co.uk to book.

Braemar Castle also presents two evenings of gin tasting in our

beautiful Dining Room. Scottish distilleries have recently been

producing fantastic cra! gins and we have teamed up with

flavours of Scottish gin. By the end you will surely have a new

favourite! Music will be provided by local Deeside folk musicians.

A traditional Scottish evening with a juniper twist.

Dining Room is perfect for enjoying the flavours and smells of

Deeside Drinks Emporium to showcase these in our 400 year old

castle. Learn about the botanicals that create the unique, delicate

Braemar Castle in partnership with Deeside Drinks Emporium

presents two exclusive evenings of whisky tasting in the grand

Victorian Dining Room. Formerly the Castle's Great Hall, the

Scottish malt whisky, sampling whiskies from Aberdeenshire

distilleries and further afield. The ultimate Scottish experience!

Gin tastings 10th or 16th October 7.30-9.30pm £19.

Whisky tastings 9th or 17th October 7.30-9.30pm £19.

Booking essential as seating is limited.

Events diary

Events diary

Events diary