The renowned Cullen Bay Hotel occupies an outstanding positon just 1/4 mile west of the Royal Burgh of Cullen. From its commanding vantage point, guests enjoy magnificent panoramas of Cullen Bay and its “singing sands”. Washed by the warming gulf stream, the Moray Firth frequently delights guests with sightings of Dolphins, Porpoises and Minke Whales. www.cullenbayhotel.com www.cullenbayhotel.com

The warmest of welcomes awaits you in this small, friendly, family run hotel where your hosts are Euan & Susan Cameron & Staff The Station Hotel is situated in the beautiful historical coastal town of Portsoy on the Moray Firth. The Station Hotel in Portsoy has 14 very comfortable, tastefully decorated en-suite bedrooms and a 2 bed-roomed family suite. www.stationhotelportsoy.co.uk

Saplinbrae House, Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire AB42 4LP, +44 (0)1771 623585, frontdesk@saplinbrae.co.uk, http://saplinbrae.co.uk

White Horse Inn, Old Road, Balmedie, Aberdeen, AB23 8XR, +44 (0)1358 742404, bookings@whitehorseinn.co.uk, http://www.whitehorseinn.co.uk

Buchan Braes Hotel, Boddam, Peterhead, AB42 3AR, +44 (0)1779 871471, info@buchanbraes.co.uk, http://www.buchanbraes.co.uk