The Marcliffe Hotel and Spa €€€€

This renowned 5-star golfers hotel is owned and managed by J Stewart Spence who lives and breathes the game as he does his hotel. As Stewart is a member of all the finest clubs in the area, he will be delighted to give you a few pointers on your next day’s golf. The hotel has just 39 generous sized rooms and suites, a fine dining restaurant, a cosy bar with an impressive selection of single malts and a full-service spa. From the Marcliffe we can also arrange salmon and trout fishing on the River Dee. The centre of Aberdeen is just 20 minutes’ drive.

Raemoir House €€€€€

Indulge yourself and friends in some affordable luxury in this splendid 18-bedroom exclusive use Highland retreat. Raemoir is within a short distance of some of Royal Deeside and the North East’s most prestigious golf, including: Royal Aberdeen, Cruden Bay, Murcar Links and Trump Aberdeen to name but a few. Every conceivable service can be arranged here with full in-house catering included. The property even has its own helipad should you fancy playing a few courses further afield.

Meldrum House Hotel and Golf Club €€€€

This is a very special place to stay and enjoy the best of golf in Scotland’s North East. Set amidst 240 acres of superb highland scenery, Meldrum House has its own very private championship 18-hole parkland course, yet within easy striking distance of Aberdeen. Sophisticated dining and elegant public areas and bedrooms typify the original manor house while the multi-million-pound recent extension known as the Stables is a tasteful fusion of the old and the new. Teaching groups are most welcome here with a world class golf teaching academy at your disposal.

Dalriada Lodges €€€

With views across Stonehaven Links and the North Sea beyond, these 8 luxury 2-bedroom lodges come highly recommended. Each bedroom has its own shower/bathroom and can be configured as either a double or twin-bedded room. Every conceivable attention to detail has been considered when the lodges opened only a short time ago. There is a spacious lounge/dining area, fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, dishwasher, club storage room and south facing terrace to enjoy a dram as the sun is setting over Stonehaven bay.

Maryculter House Hotel €€€

On the banks of the River Dee west of Aberdeen and just a 9 iron across the river to the 4 th green on the Peterculter Course this is a firm favourite of ours. Impeccable service, newly refurbished rooms in a casual and traditional country house atmosphere. Part of this 4-star hotel dates to the 13 th century but be assured of the most modern facilities. There is a cosy snug bar and restaurant plus various rooms for private group dining. Country pursuits such as salmon fishing and clay pigeon shooting can be arranged when staying at the Maryculter House Hotel.