The Clunie Dining Room

"Follow The Sheep 🐑 to find us in Aboyne! The Black Faced Sheep is the oldest Coffee House & Restaurant in the Deeside valley, since 1990. We also have a shop packed full of beautiful furniture, gifts and Scottish homeware, carefully chosen to bring a little elegance and country into your living space. The "Highland Chic" style is the heart and soul of the business and is very unique and famous in Scotland....even members of the Royal Family have been in! We still bake all of our own cakes and bread! Our Ham & Cheese toastie and delicious Bruschetta's can not be missed. A visit to The Black Faced Sheep is a MUST if you are in the area, it is a unique hidden gem....look for the Black Faced Sheep to find us!! Hope to see you soon. xx"

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