Turriff and District
Ward in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 57.476, -2.42 |
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| OS grid ref: | NJ 74 42 |
| Dialling code: | 01888 (Turriff) |
Turriff and District lies in north Aberdeenshire, centred on the market town of Turriff and its surrounding villages, with the rolling arable farmland and livestock country typical of the north-east. The ward sits close to the River Deveron and combines a rural economy of farming and associated services with some commuters working in Aberdeen or in the North Sea energy supply chain.
The area has a strong local identity - the annual Turriff Show is a major agricultural event drawing visitors across the region - and retains visible traces of history, including links to a 1639 Covenanter skirmish and its former place in historic Banffshire. Local schools, shops and a small heritage sector keep community life active, reflecting a mix of traditional rural culture and modern connections to wider north‑east Scotland.
Postcode districts covering Turriff and District
Most populated places nearby
- Aberdeen 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Peterhead 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Fraserburgh 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Inverurie 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Westhill 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Ellon 15 miles24.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Turriff Place 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Rothienorman Place 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Cuminestown Place 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Methlick Place 7.4 miles12 km
- New Deer Place 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Aberchirder Place 9.7 miles15.6 km
Example postcodes in Turriff and District
AB41 7JB, AB51 8XQ, AB53 5YX, AB53 8PH, AB53 5QX, AB51 8XD, AB41 7DE, AB53 8PR, AB53 8BT … See all
Transport links
- Aberdeen Airport 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Inverness Airport 60.6 miles97.5 km
- Insch Railway Station 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Inverurie Railway Station 13.3 miles21.3 km
Hotels near Turriff and District Ad
- Meldrum House Country Hotel & Golf Course 4 9.9 miles16 km
Schools in Turriff and District
- Auchterless School Primary
- Fyvie School Primary
- Methlick School Primary
- Monquhitter School Primary
- Rothienorman School Primary
- Turriff Academy Secondary
- Turriff Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Auchry House Estate 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Ardmiddle House Estate 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Warthill House Estate 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Haddo House Estate 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Ardmeallie House Estate 10.5 miles17 km
- Brucklay Castle Estate 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Mayen House Estate 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Montcoffer House Estate 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Huntly Lodge Estate 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Bennachie Hill 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Pitfour House Estate 14.9 miles23.9 km
- Boyndlie House Estate 15.6 miles25.1 km