Monument View, Inverurie

RESTAURANTS AND CAFES
Inverurie has a variety of eateries. Fresh local ingredients ensure that eating out is a vibrant, exciting and wholesome experience.

• Fennel Restaurant – Fresh quality Scottish produce served in an informal, friendly atmosphere – fine wines and a wide range of drinks including cocktails.
• Via Roma – Italian restaurant with the personal touch with a good quality range of food.
• Sabi Thai – Specializes in the best of Thai food.
• Strathburn Hotel – Fresh quality Scottish produce serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and a good quality range of beverages.

SPORT AND LEISURE
If you are a fan of sport you´ll find lots available in Inverurie and the surrounding area. Whether you like cycling, horse riding, fishing or watersports you´re sure to find everything you could ever want in the area surrounding Monument View.

• Garioch Sports Centre – Offers a range of indoor and outdoor facilities including squash, football, dance studio and fitness suite.
• Thainstone House – Fitness studio, indoor pool and beauty salon.
• Inverurie Golf Course – An 18 hole course set nearby Monument View.
• The Lecht and Glenshee Ski centres – within easy reach from Inverurie both resorts offer the best outdoor skiing and snowboarding in the UK.

ATTRACTIONS AND CULTURE
Just a short drive from Monument View there is a wealth of attractions and culture for you to experience.

• Bennachie Visitor Centre – Bennachie Centre is the perfect place to start exploring the much-loved Bennachie hill and offers an extensive network of paths to explore – from a 15 minute woodland stroll to an all day hike over the moorland hill tops.
• Castle Fraser and Fyvie Castle – Both offer a beautiful setting for a day out.
• Hoodles Playbarn – offers a unique fun experience for children and a relaxing atmosphere for parents.
• East Aquhorthies Stone Circle – A recumbent stone circle about 4,000 years old. A very atmospheric place to visit.

SHOPPING
Inverurie and the surrounding towns boast a wealth of lovely boutique shops and Aberdeen city with its large variety of shopping experiences within easy reach.

• Mitchells, Inverurie – Grocery Shop and Tearoom, known as “The Dairy”, situated in the centre of Inverurie specialises in local produce and home-cooking.
• Strachans– Retail chain supplying branded indoor and garden toys for children, plus electronic and board games.
• Marks & Spencer – Gourmet Grocery and Home store.
• Union Square, Aberdeen – 60 retailers, 24 restaurants and eateries, Aberdeen’s largest cinema. Also integrated with the city’s bus and rail links.
• Bon Accord & St Nicholas Shopping Centres, Aberdeen – With over 70 stores, including two department stores; John Lewis and Marks & Spencer.

EDUCATION
Nursery, Pre-school, Primary and Secondary schools are all close by and Private nurseries, Schools and Further education establishments are all within easy reach.

Primary and Secondary Schools within the catchment area:

• Strathburn Primary School – also has a nursery unit/pre-school and is within walking distance of Monument View
• Inverurie Academy– excellent secondary schools and within the catchment area for Monument View