The Auld Kirk food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Aberdeenshire
The Auld Kirk passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the hotel met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 9 March 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 31 Braemar Road, Ballater, AB35 5RQ
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Auld Kirk, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenernan Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 142 yards away | Pass | 25 July 2005 |
| No 45 Limited Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 142 yards away | Pass | 18 May 2026 |
| Celicall Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 174 yards away | Pass | 7 May 2025 |
| Moorside House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 174 yards away | Pass | 9 September 2011 |
| Morvada Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 174 yards away | Pass | 16 August 2005 |
| Ballater Primary School School/college/university | 279 yards away | Pass | 14 March 2024 |
| Ballater Chip Shop (Phoenix) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 303 yards away | Pass | 1 May 2024 |
| St Andrew House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 303 yards away | Awaiting inspection | 14 August 2020 |
Questions about The Auld Kirk
What is The Auld Kirk's food hygiene rating?
The Auld Kirk does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was The Auld Kirk last inspected?
The Auld Kirk was last inspected on 9 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Aberdeenshire Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Aberdeenshire Council inspects The Auld Kirk and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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The Auld Kirk is one of 55 rated food businesses in Ballater. See every hygiene rating in Ballater →
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