The Boat Inn - Aboyne

Riverside inn in Aboyne with 16 individually styled rooms, locally sourced menus, and live entertainment at The Shed

Locally Sourced Dining at The Boat Inn

The Boat Inn restaurant serves high-quality menus using fine Scottish ingredients, including Aberdeen Angus steaks, North Sea fish and seafood, and Highland cheeses. Breakfast is cooked-to-order and includes options like smoked salmon and scrambled eggs, with vegetarian and vegan selections available. The boat inn also offers a cozy bar serving local real ales and spirits, and a coffee house on site.

Accommodations in the Inn and Boat House

Boat Inn Aboyne offers 16 individually styled rooms, with 8 in the original inn and 8 in the detached Boat House. Boat House rooms feature soft furnishings, deep freestanding baths, balconies, and super-king beds, while some rooms in the inn offer river views. All rooms come with Ortho Opulence beds and 200 thread count cotton linen.

Live Entertainment and Outdoor Activities

Regular live entertainment events are held at The Shed, a venue on the property. Guests can enjoy walking trails along the River Dee, with the Cairngorms National Park about 4 miles east. The boat inn also offers bike tours, hiking, darts, and has bike storage with wash and tools available.

Dog-Friendly Stays at The Boat Inn

The Boat Inn is pet-friendly and provides dog treats, towels, poo bags, and a bowl pad in the rooms. Dogs are welcome in the bar area, which has a dog bed and blankets. Pet bowls are also provided, and the hotel offers dog-friendly rooms with easy access to river walks.

Location on the River Dee near Cairngorms

The Boat Inn sits on the banks of the River Dee in Aboyne, with postcard-worthy views of the river. It is 4 miles east of the Cairngorms National Park and within walking distance of the Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve. Free parking and an electric vehicle charging station are available on site.

• Rooms: 16 individually styled rooms, 8 with Boat House balconies and freestanding baths
• Dining: Locally sourced Scottish ingredients including Aberdeen Angus steaks and North Sea fish
• Entertainment: Live entertainment events at The Shed
• Pet-Friendly: Dog amenities including treats, towels, and pet bowls
• Location: On the River Dee, 4 miles east of Cairngorms National Park