Andy Mossack visits the gateway to Royal Deeside to stay at a hotel so close to the River Dee he can almost dip his toes in.

From Monday 29th March, our restaurant diaries are open to take your bookings for the new outdoor ‘Sitooterie’ and indoor restaurant.

A wonderful and relaxing stay beckons at this inimitable retreat on the bonnie banks of the River Dee.

Overlooking the banks of the river Dee, Banchory Lodge is a true Scottish retreat. Elegant rooms, an atmospheric bar and an excellent restaurant all come together to form a superb hotel. A great spot for keen fishers who can cast a fly from the bottom of the hotel's garden.

Bed down at riverside Banchory Lodge, a charming bolthole a few miles’ drive from Drum Castle and Crathes Castle. Fancy a bracing walk by the River Dee? Grab a pair of wellies at the front door.

Celebrity Angler, Robson Green, gave a toast to the River Dee to welcome the beginning of the new salmon fishing season.

It’s a quirky Scottish country house escape, ideally placed for exploring Royal Deeside or a spot of fishing.

Banchory Lodge Hotel, situated on Dee Street in Banchory, will be serving the new dishes to diners from today.

Banchory Lodge Hotel, on Dee Street in Banchory, will be offering a selection of delicious new dishes at its premises from this Sunday (September 27).

Enjoy 50% off food, Monday to Wednesday this October.