Huntly

Place in Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Coordinates:57.447, -2.788
OS grid ref:NJ 52 39
Population:4,720
Dialling code: 01466
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Huntly in Aberdeenshire, Scotland is a compact market town in the north‑east, set on the banks of the River Deveron and close to the A96 corridor between Aberdeen and Inverness. It serves as a service hub for a largely agricultural hinterland, with a lively high street, regular markets and easy access to rolling hills and rivers popular with walkers and anglers.

Huntly has deep historic links to Clan Gordon, reflected in the dramatic ruins of Huntly Castle and the nearby Gordon Castle with its notable gardens; heritage and community events are important to town life. The local economy blends traditional farming and fishing with small‑scale tourism, heritage projects and local services, giving Huntly a strong sense of place and an active community spirit.

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Example postcodes in Huntly

AB54 8BY, AB54 8ET, AB54 8JF, AB54 8FP, AB54 8JW, AB54 8AB, AB54 8HA, AB54 8DH, AB54 6JJ … See all

Transport links

  • Aberdeen Airport 27.8 miles44.7 km
  • Inverness Airport 47.2 miles76 km
  • Huntly Railway Station 0.5 miles0.8 km
  • Keith Railway Station 9.5 miles15.3 km

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Schools in Huntly

  • Gordon Primary School Primary
  • The Gordon Schools Secondary

Local points of interest

  • Huntly Lodge Estate 0.3 miles0.4 km
  • Mayen House Estate 5.8 miles9.4 km
  • Ardmeallie House Estate 7.1 miles11.5 km
  • Drummuir Castle Estate 9.8 miles15.9 km
  • Ardmiddle House Estate 11.2 miles18 km
  • Correen Hills Mountains 11.3 miles18.2 km
  • Warthill House Estate 12.6 miles20.3 km
  • Bennachie Hill 14 miles22.5 km
  • Castle Forbes Estate 14 miles22.5 km
  • Glenfiddich Lodge Estate 14 miles22.5 km
  • Blackwater Lodge Estate 14 miles22.6 km
  • Montcoffer House Estate 16.3 miles26.3 km