Huntly, Strathbogie and Howe of Alford
Ward in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 57.344, -2.733 |
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| OS grid ref: | NJ 55 28 |
| Dialling code: | 01464 (Insch) |
The ward centred on Huntly, Strathbogie and the Howe of Alford sits in north‑east Aberdeenshire, where pastoral valleys meet heather‑clad hills and the River Deveron winds through market towns and villages. Historic touches include the ruins of Huntly Castle and Pictish archaeology near Rhynie, while contemporary culture is boosted by community arts in Huntly and attractions such as the Grampian Transport Museum at Alford.
The local economy remains largely rural, centred on mixed farming, forestry and small‑scale industry, though many people commute to larger towns. Outdoor recreation, modest tourism on the fringes of the Cairngorms and a strong village‑based community life with local events and businesses give the area a distinctive, locally rooted character.
Postcode districts covering Huntly, Strathbogie and Howe of Alford
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Insch Place 4.4 miles7.1 km
- West Garioch Ward 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Huntly Place 7.4 miles11.8 km
- Alford Place 7.8 miles12.5 km
Example postcodes in Huntly, Strathbogie and Howe of Alford
AB33 8HX, AB54 8FH, AB54 4UL, AB33 8BQ, AB54 4PA, AB54 8BT, AB54 4LB, AB54 4JF, AB54 4WW … See all
Transport links
- Aberdeen Airport 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Inverness Airport 50.8 miles81.7 km
- Insch Railway Station 4.3 miles7 km
- Huntly Railway Station 7.1 miles11.4 km
Hotels in Huntly, Strathbogie and Howe of Alford Ad
Schools in Huntly, Strathbogie and Howe of Alford
- Alford Academy Secondary
- Alford Primary School Primary
- Cairney School Primary
- Craigievar School Primary
- Drumblade School Primary
- Forgue School Primary
- Glass School Primary
- Gordon Primary School Primary
- Keig School Primary
- Kennethmont School Primary
- Largue School Primary
- Lumsden School Primary
- Monymusk School Primary
- Rhynie School Primary
- The Gordon Schools Secondary
- Tough School Primary
Local points of interest
- Correen Hills Mountains 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Castle Forbes Estate 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Bennachie Hill 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Huntly Lodge Estate 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Warthill House Estate 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Mayen House Estate 12 miles19.3 km
- Ardmeallie House Estate 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Blackwater Lodge Estate 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Drummuir Castle Estate 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Blairs Wood Forest 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Findrack House Estate 14.9 miles24 km
- Glenfiddich Lodge Estate 15 miles24.1 km