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Known for
The Grampian Transport Museum (one of Scotland's finest), the narrow-gauge Alford Valley Railway, Craigievar Castle (the fairytale pink tower house), and an Aberdeenshire market town in the Don Valley
A little history
Alford grew as the market centre for the Howe of Alford farming community. The Grampian Transport Museum preserves the extraordinary road transport history of the North East. Craigievar Castle, a few miles south, is one of Scotland's most iconic buildings.
The Grampian Transport Museum is genuinely excellent and undervisited. Craigievar Castle is extraordinary — the pink tower house that inspired Disney. The Don Valley walks are beautiful.
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Food & drink in Alford
The town has independent cafes. The Grampian Transport Museum has a good cafe. Local Aberdeenshire produce is excellent.
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Frequently asked questions
Alford is a place in Aberdeenshire known for the Grampian Transport Museum (one of Scotland's finest), the narrow-gauge Alford Valley Railway, Craigievar Castle (the fairytale pink tower house), and an Aberdeenshire market town in the Don Valley. Alford grew as the market centre for the Howe of Alford farming community. The population is around 2,200.
The town has independent cafes. The Grampian Transport Museum has a good cafe. Local Aberdeenshire produce is excellent.
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