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Janet and I stayed at the Marykirk on August 13th, 2013. We called late in the afternoon but were able to book a last minute room due to Theresa's flexibility. The Hotel is a small well-appointed hotel. The family lives on the property and treats guest with gracious generosity.
My guess is that the building is at least 150 years old as it has a lot of charm. Furthermore I guess that it has been repurposed more than one time. If you choose to stay at the Marykirk hotel you can expect an attentive staff. You should not expect a modern structure. However the room we stayed in was clean, bright, and airy.
As for the food! Now that was a special treat. Teresa and chef Robert have created a menu that is a fusion of Scottish and Malaysian cuisine.
For our starter course our waitress recommended a Scottish standby "Chefs Homemade Soup of the Day" Delivered to our table was a hardy Lentil soup. I believe it to be very authentic one pot wonder as many ingredients were combined to make a rich soup that could stand on its own as a meal in itself. The starter course was served with a crusty roll. We choose the Malaysian Fish Curry as our main course. It was delicious, spicy, soup-based Fish Curry served with rice and nan bread. Other interesting items on the menu included, Salmon Steak, King Prawns garlic/ Chilli Masala, Chicken Rendang, and Chicken Stroganof.
Ok, you get the idea, I like to eat but the best part of the Hotel Marykirk was the fusion between traditional Scottish and Malaysian culture. Teresa has integrated with the town of Marykirk providing excellent lodging for guests, employment for locals and has preserved a bit of the past.
But if you cannot wait for your chance to visit please review some of my photos in my photo collection.
WHY ARE WE IN MARYKIRK? more to follow
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