Nice cafe, lovely scones. Gorgeous grounds and gardens and lots of different woodland walks, walk-around the lake etc. Good variety of birds andv wildlife. Tours around the House are guided so held at certain times each day. Limited guides on the day I visited so only every two hours. Will definitely return for a tour at a later date.

Haddo House is a stunning stately home in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, offering a blend of history, elegance, and natural beauty. Managed by the National Trust for Scotland, this late Victorian mansion is known for its fine furniture, paintings, and beautifully maintained gardens. Beyond the house itself, the Haddo Country Park offers scenic walks, lakes, and monuments, making it a perfect destination for history lovers and nature enthusiasts alike as well as great photography locations ..

One of our family's favourite places for a day out - beautiful scenery, sheltered walks, ducks, geese, and fab play parks. Top notch

Very pretty house. Excellent tour guide who was super enthusiastic. I really enjoyed learning about its history and that of the family who occupied it for so many years. Highly recommend if you are in the area!

Haddo House is a wonderful place to visit. The house and grounds are beautiful, and full of history. Our tour guide, Andrew, was excellent — very knowledgeable, engaging, and brought the stories of the house to life with humour and enthusiasm. He made the tour both interesting and fun. Highly recommend a visit!

An excellent location in lovely grounds. The house is interesting, and our guide was very well informed on its history. The cafe was welcoming and the scones were fresh.

An absolutely beautiful setting. Haddo House has plenty to offer, from weddings to family walks, from bike rides to playing in the park. The chapel is lovely. The grounds are stunning. The pathways are better than expected. A great place to visit, make sure you've got plenty of storage because you'll take loads of pictures!

Haddo house has a big walking trail around the lake, with ducks and geese and swans. Playground for kids. A small fairy garden. A nice cafe shop. Everything you need for a day out.

Very well maintained, and with several options for dog walkers and families with small children. There are toilets conveniently located, and some benches in case you need to take strategic breaks. Lake with geese and ducks makes for a beautiful, picturesque scene. Highly recommended for a weekend stroll to unwind and enjoy yet another wee piece of bonnie Scotland!

We had a lovely day out at Haddo. Our two eldest grandkids fed the ducks and geese, zoomed down the zip line, clambered into the crows nest, then topped it off with finding a wee frog. We all had a great time. Highly recommend it, especially with kids 👌

Great place to walk in nature, lots of different options that you can use to extend your walk, use the map as a guide. All paths are well maintained, and only occasional is there significant puddles that you need to contend with. It is worth walking up to the Deer Statues and Large Urn, then across to Crathie Woods, before coming back down to the Lake. Not a single piece of litter in this area, plenty buckets and they are well used, although you are requested to take your litter home with you.

A delightful place to go and walk round with friends and family. Parking only £3.50 for the day. Few places to get something to drink and snack. Plenty of lovely scenery to take it.

Excellent grounds with plenty to keep the children amused

Well kept country park.lot of areas to walk

Sir William Forbes was the 7th laird of Tolquhon. He created a fabulous residence at Tolquhon, and after finishing the castle he turned his attention to a suitably elegant tomb. The tomb was created in 1589 and Sir William was laid to rest beneath it in 1596. The tomb is in the form of a canopied niche, over a chest carved with classical elements. On either side of the chest are small statues of Sir William and Lady Elizabeth. These are surrounded by grotesque animals and heraldic symbols.

Not really much to see here. Just an old tomb in a churchyard with a small of information to read.

Nothing to see! It's locked behind gates in a church graveyard.

Interesting display of local history. Including WW1 records and exhibition. The tapestry is well worth a look as is the old school room. Very friendly and helpful staff.

It was wonderful. Our grandchildren loved it. Very well run and kids and my husband loved getting a look into the past. Well done Tarves.x

Great stop off on our motorbikes.Sat outside for an excellent muckle breakfast, sandwiches and cakes. Lovely staff.

My friend and I were there for lunch fab food lovely new place to eat

Great cage, lovely coffee and the homemade soup tasted lovely

Really interesting local museum with a preserved Victorian school room

Great place take time to visit it

Lovely find, definitely worth a visit. It's lost in between fields so access is difficult. Sat Nav will guide you through an earth path. It's usable with a small car but be careful that your car is not too low or it will touch in the middle. The path is used by tractors etc... we drove all the way to the bottom of the grass path. Google will let you believe it's accessible by car but it's not. I left my car at the bottom, parked up on the grass so not to block access to the earth path. After it's a few minutes walk up a fairly steep hill. You can say hi to the cows on the way 😁. The stairs in the tower are very steep and narrow so be careful but the view from the top is absolutely breathtaking! I wouldn't recommend taking young children unless they are closely supervised.

Nice walk up to it from car park and fantastic 360° views at top of the tower. The spiral staircase is very dark so watch your footing

Good walk and stunning views. There is a good car park close by, about 250metres off the B999 and is easily seen on your left as you drive up the road. Car Park has quite a lot of pot holes, but ok if you take it carefully. The route is well maintained and easy to follow, it can get muddy / slippy underfoot as you walk amongst the trees, but with the right footwear it will be ok. Quite a steep climb as you come out of the trees, and walk through the fields, staying close to the stone wall. The prop is a Grade C listed building, dating back to mid 1800’s and is still in good repair. Worth taking time to walk to the top of the prop, but be careful as the steps can be slippy with water and bird droppings. The views from the top are amazing, remember and take your binoculars for best views.

Paths are mostly long grass between fields so wouldn’t recommend when wet but well worth the short climb for the all round views.

Literally stumbled across this as it really isn't well signposted. Could see it in the distance coming from Loanhead of Daviot Stone Circle and wondered what it was! The inscription above the door reads "To George Hamilton Gordon, Fourth Earl of Aberdeen by his attached and grateful tennantry. He was born in Edinburgh on 28th January 1784 and died in London 14th December 1860". The car park is quite rough but roomy. Follow the farm track and signs to the structure. The stairs inside the tower are as you would expect to find in any castle-type building - narrow, steep and stone, so be careful! The view from the top is fantastic and worth the climb. You'll spend around 40 minutes walking to, up, enjoying the view, down again and back to your vehicle.

Nice short walk, 15 mins uphill through the fields. You can climb the tower for a panoramic view. Parks is easy just nearby the health club. Path can be muddy.

Very good walk up a wee hill, suitable for all kids and dogs alike. On foot only, not suitable for biles or wheelchairs. The Prop is impressive and bigger than you’d expect from the road. Climb up the spiral stairs inside the folles to reach the parapet, which offers excellent views of Tarves and surrounding country, 360 degrees. Enough space at the top for two or 3 adults at a time.

As you walk through the gates and wander thought a meandering path on your way to the castle, you can't help it but wonder "How was this place not used for a movie set yet?" It's well looked after, and only a 25-minute-drive from Aberdeen on a rainy day! Note: NO VEHICLES ALLOWED. Park near the Udny Green inn and walk for 5 minutes - you may want to stop by the local library (the red phone booth outside its doors is now a defibrillator station); also give your respect at the World War I monument. DOGS ON LEADS ONLY. There are sheep in the fields around, better safe than sorry. There are no dog waste bins (or any other bins for that matter) so you'll have to carry the bag with you (that's if you're a decent human being who'd actually pick up after their dog!) Private residence houses in proximity, however clear signage is present to keep you right on the path. The path makes a large circle, however does not take you back to the castle, but on the main road outside Udny Green, about 12 minute walk to the inn. It's a quiet road with good visibility but keep in mind and consider going back the same path you came instead, especially if there are children in your group.

This is a private property so you can’t do much about just hop in and tell them you didn’t know.

Beautiful place our band records here

The atmosphere at Murly Tuck Café is simply amazing—me and my husband always feel welcome the moment we step inside. Lukasz’s cooking is extraordinary, bringing incredible flavors to every dish, while Edyta Kranz is not only a fantastic baker but also does a wonderful job running the front of the house. Their dedication and passion make Murly Tuck a true gem in Tarves, and the café is such a valuable asset to the community.Thank you so much for such amazing food and hospitality❤️

Loved the food, premises and atmosphere and Bennachie coffee here. Friendly staff and owners. Will definitely be back!

First time we have been & will be back soon. Food lovely, staff lovely too. Highly recommend.

If you're in Tarves, make a beeline for the Murley Tuck! Seriously, their croque madame is legendary – that perfect soft egg yolk is a dream. And don't even get me started on the French toast with fresh berries and the brilliant avocado toast. Plus, the friendly service just tops it all off. Highly recommend!

Excellent cafe for lunches, teas, coffees, soft drinks etc. Occasionally open in the evening for meals, keep an eye on socials etc. Lovely staff, well worth a stop in Tarves.

Holy cow... The best vanilla latte ever, fantastic french toast and the best breakfast... Bloody brilliant and super friendly staff.... Shame it's 500 miles away!

Amazing personal service by helpful, caring and friendly staff. The sandwich I ordered was exciting, tasty, fulfilling and attractively presented. The price point is reasonable and excellent value for money.

I ordered up the dine at home experience as a treat for my brothers birthday. I had previously eaten at the restaurant. The food was even better than I expected. Loads to eat, really tasty and well presented and the instructions that came with it were simple and easy to follow. I'll definitely order again. Staff were friendly and helpful and it was really good value for money. Highly recommend this one

🌟 Amazing Find at Udny Green! 🌟 Just visited Eat on the Green and we're absolutely blown away! Why doesn't this place have a Michelin star yet? 🤔 We've tasted food from many fine dining spots around the world, but who knew one of the best was right in our backyard in Aberdeenshire! The food? Pure Michelin quality! ✨ But it's not just the food that's amazing – the staff are incredible too. They're super knowledgeable, welcoming, and serve each dish with a smile and love for what they do. 😊 If you're in the area, you have to check it out. Perfect for the best date in Scotland! ❤️ #EatOnTheGreen #FineDining #AberdeenshireEats #MichelinStarWorthy #ScottishCuisine #BestDateSpot #FoodieHeaven

We were given a voucher for the 7 course tasting menu with matched wines as a thank you gift. We were welcomed with champagne and canapés to start with. This was followed by an exquisite seven course meal with wines to match. Our waiter Craig talked us through each course and the wine selection explaining why the wines went with the food. It was a wonderful evening in a beautiful setting. It was a really unique experience and we loved every minute of it.

This place was exceptional, what a great place to celebrate any event! The service was second to non, the food was brilliant and the atmosphere was so very nice and relaxed. The staff really did impress, I couldn't recommend more!

Superb dinner last night. Great service, nice ambiance, one of the best places to eat in the NE. Not cheap but quality never is.

Great atmosphere, amazing service and I loved the starters and the desserts. The veggie main was good but it did not surprise me. The cocktails are amazing too! Decently would go back.

A bit of an institution in the area, which I had avoided being a vegan and their website not talking of veggie/vegan options. Yet when we did book the chef produced a wonderful, absolutely delicious course list, one of the best vegan meals I've ever had. The style matched my friends meals, as in the same size and feel of each course so I didn't feel too weird. The servers and the kilted chef all popped out to check it was okay and I didn't feel awkward. The food was delicious, but the dessert platter of mango sorbet, lemon tart and chocolate was just something else. I've been dreaming of that lemon tart, I've woken up with the taste of it on my lips in the morning, it was probably one of the tastiest thing's I've ever had. A really nice interior, lovely clean bathrooms, great staff and overall fab experience. Resonably priced for such a restaurant. I expected to sell at least one kidney since I was paying for everyone, but I managed to get away with all of my organs and I'm thinking of booking again! And will definitely have to check out the gin garden out back.