Castles · Scottish Highlands
Alford, Aberdeenshire
Alford (pronounced Scots: Aaford or Awfort, Scottish Gaelic: Athfort) is a large village in Aberdeenshire, north-east Scotland, lying just south of the River Don. It lies within the Howe of Alford
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Alford (pronounced Scots: Aaford or Awfort, Scottish Gaelic: Athfort) is a large village in Aberdeenshire, north-east Scotland, lying just south of the River Don. It lies within the Howe of Alford (also called the Vale of Alford) which occupies the middle reaches of the River Don. The "L" sound in the place-name has, over time, been dropped, and is silent. Alford gave its name to a battle of the Battle of Alford (1645). It is also the home of the Aberdeen Angus cattle breed, which is celebrated by a life-sized model of a bull on the edge of the village, which the Queen Mother inaugurated in 2001. It is believed that the original breeding ground of the cattle was Buffal, located between Tough (Tulloch) and Craigievar nearby Alford. The Alford Valley Railway, Grampian Transport Museum, Alford Heritage Museum and Craigievar Castle are visitor attractions, with a range of other archaeological sites, stone circles, and castles (including Balfluig Castle, Castle Fraser and Drum Castle) also nearby. One stone circle, originally believed to be prehistoric, turned out to be a 20-year-old replica.
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Official information
Alford is a location in Aberdeenshire, known for its cultural and historical significance. Visitors can explore various aspects of the area, including its language resources and local heritage.
From the Wikipedia article
Alford (pronounced Scots: Aaford or Awfort, Scottish Gaelic: Athfort) is a large village in Aberdeenshire, north-east Scotland, lying just south of the River Don. It lies within the Howe of Alford (also called the Vale of Alford) which occupies the middle reaches of the River Don. The "L" sound in the place-name has, over time, been dropped, and is silent. Alford gave its name to a battle of the Battle of Alford (1645). It is also the home of the Aberdeen Angus cattle breed, which is celebrated by a life-sized model of a bull on the edge of the village, which the Queen Mother inaugurated in 2001. It is believed that the original breeding ground of the cattle was Buffal, located between Tough (Tulloch) and Craigievar nearby Alford. The Alford Valley Railway, Grampian Transport Museum, Alford Heritage Museum and Craigievar Castle are visitor attractions, with a range of other archaeological sites, stone circles, and castles (including Balfluig Castle, Castle Fraser and Drum Castle) also nearby. One stone circle, originally believed to be prehistoric, turned out to be a 20-year-old replica.
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- Coordinates
- 57.2300, -2.7100
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB33 8HW
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Official site
- www2.smo.uhi.ac.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Alford, Aberdeenshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Farquharson Fountain
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
St Andrew's Episcopal Church, Main Street, Alford
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Alford Heritage Centre & Museum
Museums · 0.6 km
Grampian Transport Museum
Museums · 0.6 km
Alford War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Alford Valley Railway
Museums · 0.7 km
Alford Heritage Centre
Museums · 0.7 km
Battle of Alford
Forts · 0.9 km
Alford Golf Club
Golf courses · 1.0 km
Gordon Stane
Archaeological sites · 1.0 km
Balfluig Castle
Literary houses · 1.5 km
Haughton House Park Campsite
Campsites · 1.6 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alford, Aberdeenshire?
- Alford, Aberdeenshire is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB33 8HW).
- What is Alford, Aberdeenshire?
- Alford (pronounced Scots: Aaford or Awfort, Scottish Gaelic: Athfort) is a large village in Aberdeenshire, north-east Scotland, lying just south of the River Don. It lies within the Howe of Alford
- How do I get to Alford, Aberdeenshire?
- Drivers can use postcode AB33 8HW.
- Does Alford, Aberdeenshire charge admission?
- Alford, Aberdeenshire typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Alford, Aberdeenshire?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB33 8HW. It sits within the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine parliamentary constituency.