We are the Murray family and we became the proud owners of the Hotel in 2012. We arrived and saw this grand Victorian mansion set in ornate terraced gardens and commanding views of the beautiful Spey Valley below and.well, it was love at first sight! We immediately set about renovating and upgrading the Hotel, with the help of Chelsea McLaine of Glasgow, with the ambition of giving to the Dowans all the comforts of the twenty-first century without losing any of the building's original Victorian charm.
We now have sixteen en-suite rooms, ranging from cosy singles to eloquently styled king and super-size doubles. Every room has tea and coffee making facilities, a flat-screen television, free Wi-Fi and en-suite bathroom or shower stocked with complimentary toiletries.
Our a la carte restaurant, '57', open to both in-house and non-resident guests, offers everyday dining to the highest quality with an ethos centred on locally sourced, seasonal and sustainable produce used in dishes that celebrate traditional Scottish fayre and international cuisines alike.
We now have sixteen en-suite rooms, ranging from cosy singles to eloquently styled king and super-size doubles. Every room has tea and coffee making facilities, a flat-screen television, free Wi-Fi and en-suite bathroom or shower stocked with complimentary toiletries.
Our a la carte restaurant, '57', open to both in-house and non-resident guests, offers everyday dining to the highest quality with an ethos centred on locally sourced, seasonal and sustainable produce used in dishes that celebrate traditional Scottish fayre and international cuisines alike.
Services
Here, at the Dowans, our staff are key to making us who we are.
Without their effort, dedication and service professionalism, we would not have achieved the levels of success that we have experienced since we took over the Dowans; for those very reasons, we are indebted to their hard work and commitment.
Quietly spoken but with a wicked sense of humour, our Head Chef Scott is a devoted family man whose second greatest passion is food; on the one hand, capable of producing dishes that are simple yet flavoursome and, on the other, dishes that are equally resplendent with fantastic flavours but catered to those who like the finer things in life.
Without their effort, dedication and service professionalism, we would not have achieved the levels of success that we have experienced since we took over the Dowans; for those very reasons, we are indebted to their hard work and commitment.
Quietly spoken but with a wicked sense of humour, our Head Chef Scott is a devoted family man whose second greatest passion is food; on the one hand, capable of producing dishes that are simple yet flavoursome and, on the other, dishes that are equally resplendent with fantastic flavours but catered to those who like the finer things in life.
Our hotel, built in 1888, offers sixteen individual and bespoke en-suite rooms ranging from cosy and elegant singles to eloquently styled king and super-king size doubles.
Every room has tea and coffee making facilities, a flat-screen television, free Wi-Fi and en-suite bathroom stocked with complimentary toiletries.
With the Glenfiddich Terrace and manicured lawns looking out over the Spey Valley to the front, and a grand ornamental pond with fountains and stoned pathways set within the shadow of Ben Rinnes to the rear, whichever room you select, the view is sure to compliment your stay.
Every room has tea and coffee making facilities, a flat-screen television, free Wi-Fi and en-suite bathroom stocked with complimentary toiletries.
With the Glenfiddich Terrace and manicured lawns looking out over the Spey Valley to the front, and a grand ornamental pond with fountains and stoned pathways set within the shadow of Ben Rinnes to the rear, whichever room you select, the view is sure to compliment your stay.
The menu here is seasonal, reflecting that all our fresh ingredients are sourced locally and sustainably.
The '57' of the title records that the Dowans sits 57 degrees parallel north of the earth's equator: a fact known only to cartographers, explorers, and our son and brother Sean, who is a pilot, and it's Sean who gave the restaurant its name!
Simply appointed stained wooden furnishings and generous sash and case windows give 57 an ambience that is both light and relaxed.
The menu here is seasonal, reflecting that all our fresh ingredients are sourced locally and sustainably: whether it be venison and game from the Ballindalloch Estate, fresh fish from Portsoy or fresh lobster from Lossiemouth.
The '57' of the title records that the Dowans sits 57 degrees parallel north of the earth's equator: a fact known only to cartographers, explorers, and our son and brother Sean, who is a pilot, and it's Sean who gave the restaurant its name!
Simply appointed stained wooden furnishings and generous sash and case windows give 57 an ambience that is both light and relaxed.
The menu here is seasonal, reflecting that all our fresh ingredients are sourced locally and sustainably: whether it be venison and game from the Ballindalloch Estate, fresh fish from Portsoy or fresh lobster from Lossiemouth.
Beginning in the early 19th century as a little snack to break up the time between the two main meals of the day: breakfast and dinner at 8pm, Afternoon Tea has gained in popularity.
Nowadays, it is enjoyed by many as a 'wee treat' and often enjoyed as a way of celebrating a special occasion.
Here at the Dowans our in-house baker, serves up a delicious array of treats - both savoury and sweet - all freshly prepared every day and only using the finest of ingredients and local produce.
Served between 1 and 4pm every day, we ask that all reservations are made with us 24 hours in advance.
Nowadays, it is enjoyed by many as a 'wee treat' and often enjoyed as a way of celebrating a special occasion.
Here at the Dowans our in-house baker, serves up a delicious array of treats - both savoury and sweet - all freshly prepared every day and only using the finest of ingredients and local produce.
Served between 1 and 4pm every day, we ask that all reservations are made with us 24 hours in advance.
Craft beers, well-known and home-created whisky and spirit based cocktails, specially selected wines by the glass and several Scottish and International spirit brands are all available in the comfort of the MBar.
MBar offers the perfect surrounds in which to enjoy a stimulating aperitif or relaxing after dinner snifter.
Yes we've adapted the vocabulary of the halcyon days of the traditional cocktail, and that's because there is something classically timeless about our MBar.
Luxuriously spacious and comfy couches, Poser tables, open fireplace and views across the Spey, topped off with a dcor designed by Margot and her famed team at Chelsea McLaine - it's the perfect place to relax and unwind.
MBar offers the perfect surrounds in which to enjoy a stimulating aperitif or relaxing after dinner snifter.
Yes we've adapted the vocabulary of the halcyon days of the traditional cocktail, and that's because there is something classically timeless about our MBar.
Luxuriously spacious and comfy couches, Poser tables, open fireplace and views across the Spey, topped off with a dcor designed by Margot and her famed team at Chelsea McLaine - it's the perfect place to relax and unwind.
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