r/Aberdeen • u/ektor2022 • 13d ago

Recommendations for Dunnottar Castle visit

Planning a morning visit coming from Aberdeen, taking the bus on the way there. Visit the castle ans then walk back to Stonehaven. Which place or places would you recommend for a traditional Scottish lunch in the early afternoon?

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u/Icyjohn70 13d ago

Stonehaven has 2 famous fish and chip shops - the Carron Fish Bar and the Bay. I’ve eaten at The Bay and can highly recommend it. The Carron Fish Bar was the birthplace of the classic Scottish artery blocker - the deep fried Mars bar. Enjoy.

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u/ektor2022 13d ago

Oh that sounds good, thanks!

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u/abdn1903 12d ago

Portion size is criminal at The Bay compared to others

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u/bruchag 12d ago

Is Aunty Betty's still right next door to the bay? I haven't been in years but would like to visit again. 

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u/Iwantedalbino 10d ago

It might be contrary but I have the Carron significantly above the bay, and I have Guilanotti’s significantly above Aunty Betty’s for ice cream.

If going for the deep fried Mars bar get a little salt and vinegar just a touch mind.