Alford is a small town and the commercial centre for the Howe of Alford in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, situated in fertile farmland south of the Coreen Hills, in a rich agricultural area near the River Don, 23 miles from Aberdeen. Alford is famous as the home of Aberdeen Angus cattle; an iron life-sized bull statue stands at the edge of the town. The town is also well-know for Oatmeal and the Battle of Alford in 1645 when the Covenanters were defeated by the Marquis of Montrose. Alford is an ancient settlement with many archaeological sites, two miles to the north at Old Keig is a stone circle, and with the stones’ weight estimated at 53 tons, it is though to be the largest known. There are many ruins in the area including Asloun Castle to the south-west, Balfuig Castle to the south-east and to north-west lies Terpersie. Alford is popular with visitors; attractions include Alford Heritage Centre, the Grampian Transport Museum and Craigievar Castle built in1626, an example of Scottish Baronial architecture. The castle is in the care of the National Trust for Scotland and open to visitors. Haughton Country Park has attractive woodland walks and a caravan park. Alford Golf Club has a challenging 18-hole course.
Attraction
Alford Valley Railway
Craigievar Castle
Grampian Transport Museum
Kildrummy Castle
Kildrummy Castle Garden
Camping
Dentist
Doctor
Alford Medical Practice
J H Reid
Estate Agent
Golf Club
Restaurant
School
Alford Primary School
Tullynessle School
Solicitor
Taxi
Shops
Mossatburn Water Garden Centre
Activities
Alford Ski Centre(Snow Sports)
Places to Stay near Alford
The Forbes Arms Hotel (1.00 miles)
Bridge of Alford is a small country village nestling in the Vale of Alford on the banks of the River Don and is surrounded by the Hills of Bennarchie and Coreen. Despite this tranquility, the ... More | visit websiteKildrummy Inn (7.03 miles)
Kildrummy Castle Hotel (7.39 miles)
Pittodrie House Hotel (9.01 miles)
A 17th Century family house built on 15th century foundations, Pittodrie House is one of the most historic hotels in Scotland, set in a 2400 acre country estate. Pittodrie Estate is ... More
The Commercial Hotel (9.34 miles)
Aberdeen Arms Hotel (9.34 miles)
Burnett Arms Hotel (9.60 miles)
A family run style hotel, only 20 minutes from Aberdeen city centre and 15 minutes from the airport.Excelent location for both business and tourist guests with various castles, country persuits ... More
Bennachie Lodge Hotel (9.99 miles)
Bennachie Lodge Hotel was originally a Manse built to accompany Kemnay Church in the late 1700's before it was converted into a hotel in 1971. Since acquiring the hotel in ... More
The Lodge on the Loch of Aboyne (10.51 miles)
Tigh na Geald (11.40 miles)
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