Museums · Scottish Highlands
Alford Heritage Centre & Museum
Alford Heritage Centre & Museum — a museum in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Nigel Corby — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Alford Heritage Centre & Museum is a museum located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Grampian Transport Museum is an independent museum located in Alford, Aberdeenshire, showcasing a diverse collection of transport history. Visitors can explore various exhibits that highlight the evolution of transportation, from historical vehicles to modern innovations.
Place summary
Alford Heritage Centre & Museum is located in the Scottish Highlands. This museum focuses on the local history and culture of the area, providing insights into the region's heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.2308, -2.7001
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB33 8GF
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Phone
- +441975562292
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; closed November to March
- Official site
- www.gtm.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/111557391 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alford Heritage Centre & Museum?
- Alford Heritage Centre & Museum is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB33 8GF).
- What is Alford Heritage Centre & Museum?
- Alford Heritage Centre & Museum — a museum in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Alford Heritage Centre & Museum?
- Drivers can use postcode AB33 8GF.
- How do I get to Alford Heritage Centre & Museum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB33 8GF. It sits within the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine parliamentary constituency.