the menu's eating out guide.

ABERDEEN WESTHILL The ChesTer HOTEL 59 Queen's road, Aberdeen AB15 4YP Tel: 01224 327777 Eating out in Aberdeen is now an even more exciting option, thanks to our vibrant fine dining restaurant. The IX Restaurant offers a wide range of fish and grill choices using local Scottish produce. reservations@chester-hotel.com The SHIP INN 5 shorehead, stonehaven AB39 2JY www.shipinnstonehaven.com Specialising in fish and seafood, we serve a wide variety of cuisine, using the freshest and best locally sourced produce. Lunch and dinners served in our restaurant, The Captain's Table, with magnificent views of the harbour, also in our cosy bar/lounge and outside terrace. see our website for opening times. Tel. 01569 762617 for bookings. FLORA's SHOP AND RESTAURANT Cross roads, Cullerie near Westhill AB32 6XB Freshly made breakfast, lunch and high teas. Also serving Fly Cups and Fabulous home bakes. open 10 to 6 pm. Tel: 01330 860848

Price: Battered calamari PS5.95; Cullen skink PS5.50; sticky chicken PS11.25; lasagne PS11.25; Shetland scallops PS17.95; pavlova PS5.95; sticky toffee pudding PS6.25; soft drinks PS7.80 Total: PS71.90 Food: Atmosphere: Service: Total: 11/15

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Clockwise from top: Shetland scallops with black pudding, mushroom risotto rice, lemon and dill; homemade fishcake with sweet potato chips, salad garnish and lemon mayo dip; pavlova; inside the Crown and Anchor Inn; and the 'EATOOTERIE'. Photographs by Jason Hedges