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 miles
- West Garioch Ward 7.1 miles
- Huntly Place 7.4 miles
- Alford Place 7.8 miles
Example postcodes in Huntly, Strathbogie and Howe of Alford
AB51 7AE, AB54 4TS, AB54 8PF, AB33 8LB, AB51 8XX, AB54 4PQ, AB54 4PS, AB33 8DG, AB33 8BH … See all
Transport links
- Aberdeen Airport 22.3 miles
- Inverness Airport 50.8 miles
- Insch Railway Station 4.3 miles
- Huntly Railway Station 7.1 miles
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 miles
- Castle Forbes Estate 6.9 miles
- Bennachie Hill 7.5 miles
- Huntly Lodge Estate 7.5 miles
- Warthill House Estate 9.4 miles
- Mayen House Estate 12 miles
- Ardmeallie House Estate 13.2 miles
- Blackwater Lodge Estate 13.7 miles
- Drummuir Castle Estate 14.5 miles
- Blairs Wood Forest 14.7 miles
- Findrack House Estate 14.9 miles
- Glenfiddich Lodge Estate 15 miles