Alford is a small country town, happily nestled in the Vale of Alford, skirted by the picturesque River Don and surrounded by the hills of Bennachie and Coreen. Surprisingly, given the peace and tranquility of Alford, Aberdeen, is a mere 40 minutes drive away.

Whatever your interests, you will be sure to find something here to keep you entertained. There's hillwalking in the Cairngorms or fishing in the River Don. If you have an interest in history, we have the Alford Heritage Centre and Grampian Transport Museum, whilst natural history is well served in Haughton Country Park. For ancient history enthusiasts, there are many stone circles and Pictish symbol stones in the area. If you're feeling energetic, why not follow the Gordon Way or take a shorter walk along the peaks of Bennachie.

Alford has many claims to fame. The poet, Charles Murray, was born in Alford in 1864 and a bloody Civil War battle in 1645 bears our name. On a lighter note, the world famous Aberdeen Angus cattle breed originated from this area in the 19th century and no-one can fail to spot the life-sized bronze statue of Jeremy-Eric, a champion Aberdeen Angus bull, at the entrance to the town.

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