If you are based at the loch, jump in the car, head through Aboyne until you see the sign for the library, turn down that road, keep going until you cross the River Dee, turn right and head west along South deeside road for about 2 miles until you see a gatehouse and tower on the left called Glentanar. Turn up there and keep going until you can go no more.
The loch at Glentanar is about the most beautiful trout water in the area (in my opinion
).About 10 minutes from Aboyne but in reality, in the middle of nowhere!
Also, no reason why you cannot use standard rainbow tactics on Aboyne loch for the Ide. They will take small lures, buzzers, dries etc but PLEASE make sure they go back alive and also, they should pretty much be in the middle of spawning just now so may not be playing ball at the moment..or if they are feeding, will be a bit delicate so please handle with care.
Another fishery I think is worth fishing in the area is Midmar...about 15-20 minutes towards Aberdeen, but over the hill, so to speak. 3 lochs, frinedly owner, some really nice overwintered Rainbows and Blues.
Lastly, and I am not sure if it is open yet, but the loch at Tillypronie..again 15-20 minutes, is a lovely natural water. You hire the whole loch rather than just the boat, so its "yours for the day"
Hope that helps a little.