Forts · Scottish Highlands
Battle of Alford
Battle of Alford is a fort in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Battle of Alford is a historic fort or fortified site in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 57.2379°, -2.7105°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Place summary
The Battle of Alford is a historic fort located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode AB33. It is notable for its significance in the context of Scottish military history. The site is associated with the conflicts of the 17th century, reflecting the tumultuous period of the Civil Wars in Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 57.2379, -2.7105
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB33 8FE
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
Sources
- osm: n13274069018 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Alford War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Gordon Stane
Archaeological sites · 0.3 km
St Andrew's Episcopal Church, Main Street, Alford
Historic churches · 0.7 km
Grampian Transport Museum
Museums · 0.7 km
Farquharson Fountain
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Alford Golf Club
Golf courses · 0.9 km
Alford, Aberdeenshire
Castles · 0.9 km
Alford Valley Railway
Museums · 1.0 km
Alford Heritage Centre & Museum
Museums · 1.0 km
Haughton House Park Campsite
Campsites · 1.1 km
Alford Heritage Centre
Museums · 1.1 km
Haughton House
Historic houses · 1.1 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Alford War Memorial
Alford War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Gordon Stane
Gordon Stane — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
St Andrew's Episcopal Church, Main Street, Alford
St Andrew's Episcopal Church, Main Street, Alford — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · Scottish Highlands
Grampian Transport Museum
Grampian Transport Museum — transport Museum in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Farquharson Fountain
Farquharson Fountain — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Golf courses · Scottish Highlands
Alford Golf Club
Alford Golf Club — golf course in Alford, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Battle of Alford
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Haughton House Park Campsite
Haughton House Park Campsite — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Tarland Camping and Caravanning Club
Tarland Camping and Caravanning Club — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Aboyne Loch Caravan Park
Aboyne Loch Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Campfield Caravan Site
Campfield Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Cairgorns Camping
Cairgorns Camping — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Cairgorns Glamping Riverside
Cairgorns Glamping Riverside — a campsite in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Grant Arms Hotel, The Square, Monymusk
Grant Arms Hotel, The Square, Monymusk in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Learney Arms Hotel, The Square, Torphins
Learney Arms Hotel, The Square, Torphins in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Burnett Arms Hotel, High Street, Banchory
Burnett Arms Hotel, High Street, Banchory in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Battle of Alford?
- Battle of Alford is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB33 8FE).
- What is Battle of Alford?
- Battle of Alford is a fort in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Battle of Alford?
- Drivers can use postcode AB33 8FE.
- How do I get to Battle of Alford?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB33 8FE. It sits within the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine parliamentary constituency.