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 miles
- Peterhead 23.2 miles
- Fraserburgh 20.7 miles
- Inverurie 13.8 miles
- Westhill 22.7 miles
- Ellon 15 miles
Neighbouring places
- Turriff Place 4.6 miles
- Rothienorman Place 4.8 miles
- Cuminestown Place 5.7 miles
- Methlick Place 7.4 miles
- New Deer Place 8.8 miles
- Aberchirder Place 9.7 miles
Example postcodes in Turriff and District
AB51 8SU, AB53 8AJ, AB41 7HN, AB41 7BS, AB41 7DA, AB53 4EZ, AB41 7DP, AB53 8JF, AB53 8RH … See all
Transport links
- Aberdeen Airport 20.7 miles
- Inverness Airport 60.6 miles
- Insch Railway Station 12.1 miles
- Inverurie Railway Station 13.3 miles
Hotels near Turriff and District Ad
- Meldrum House Hotel Golf And Country Estate 4 9.5 miles
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 miles
- Ardmiddle House Estate 5.8 miles
- Warthill House Estate 7.9 miles
- Haddo House Estate 9.2 miles
- Ardmeallie House Estate 10.5 miles
- Brucklay Castle Estate 10.8 miles
- Mayen House Estate 10.8 miles
- Montcoffer House Estate 11.4 miles
- Huntly Lodge Estate 13.6 miles
- Bennachie Hill 14.4 miles
- Pitfour House Estate 14.9 miles
- Boyndlie House Estate 15.6 miles