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The Strong Water Co

An independent wine merchant and spirits shop on Banchory's High Street, run by the brothers Guy and Mungo Finlayson, with whisky, wine, craft beer and cigars.

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On Banchory's High Street, the Strong Water Co. is an independent wine merchant and spirits shop, founded by the brothers Guy and Mungo Finlayson and run by the family since 2019.

It feels like a traditional shop, where the people behind the counter know every bottle on the shelves.

The range is built around quality and flavour: single malt Scotch whisky, fine and artisan wines, small-batch gin and other spirits, craft beer and cigars, from respected producers across Scotland and far beyond. The brothers are always looking for something new, and the advice is expert and personal.

There is a wine club and a single cask whisky club, and the shop sends bottles all over the world. It opens from Tuesday to Saturday. Its sister shop in Ballater is given over to whisky, with its own tasting room.

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Before you go

Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm.

The shop sells online too, with delivery across the UK and abroad.

Where
78 High Street, Banchory.
Telephone
01330 538070.

Opening hours

Their website
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10am–6pm
Wednesday
10am–6pm
Thursday
10am–6pm
Friday
10am–6pm
Saturday
10am–6pm
Sunday
Closed

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Where it is

At 78 High Street, Banchory.

Close byBanchory.
  1. Birdhouse Cafe BanchoryBirdhouse Cafe BanchoryA café and bakery in Banchory run by Long Walk Coffee, who roast their own speciality coffee in the town every Monday.Under a mile 1 min by road
  2. Tease's black shopfront on Banchory High Street, with benches and plants at the door.Tease Coffee BarA neighbourhood coffee bar at the end of the High Street.Under a mile 1 min by road
  3. Aerial view of a golf course fairway lined with forest and hills beyondBanchory Golf ClubUnder a mile 1 min by road
  4. Ride Coffee House BanchoryRide Coffee House BanchoryUnder a mile 1 min by road
  5. Banchory Lodge's glass-roofed garden room set with tables and wicker chairs.Banchory LodgeUnder a mile 2 min by road
Directions
The Water of Feugh pouring white over the rocks at the Falls of Feugh, by the restaurant.RestaurantsFalls by Orry Shand0.7 miles
River tumbling over rocky falls through a wooded gorgeAttractionsFalls of Feugh0.7 miles
Gravel track through autumn woodland, barrier gate and stone wall alongsideWalksHill of Maryfield Walk1.6 miles
The Cowshed's dining room of wooden tables in Banchory.RestaurantsCowshed1.7 miles
The Barn's glass-fronted building and stone steading among daffodils.AttractionsThe Barn Arts2.2 miles
Buchanan Bistro's high-ceilinged dining room at the Barn in Banchory.CafeBuchanan Bistro2.2 miles
Maroon sign reading "Fold Craft & Design Store" against a cloudy skyShoppingFold2.2 miles
Pink heather and forest below the hills around Scolty.WalksScolty Hill Walk2.8 miles
Green steam locomotive engulfed in smoke beside a wooden station platformAttractionsRoyal Deeside Railway3.0 miles

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Stay nearby

Places to stay near the shop, and when each is next free.

Timber cabin with metal roof and decking surrounded by woodland treesNorth Lodge and River Cabin
  • Sleeps 6
  • In Banchory
  • 7 miles from the Strong Water Co.
Free 8–9 NovA stone cottage with a slated roof and teal door sits behind a lawn, a striped bench and timber fence framing the garden.The Bothy, Glendye
  • Sleeps 2
  • In Banchory
  • 7 miles from the Strong Water Co.
Free 2–3 NovSofas flank a window framed by red curtains looking out to a garden and outbuilding, a coffee table set with candles and a small house-shaped ornament between them.The Hay Loft at Glendye
  • Sleeps 4
  • In Strachan
  • 7 miles from the Strong Water Co.
Free 2–3 NovA stone cottage with a slated roof and black stove pipe sits beside a gravel drive, foxgloves and wildflowers lining the path.No 4 Steading Cottage
  • Sleeps 7
  • In Strachan
  • 7 miles from the Strong Water Co.
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