Alford
Alford is a big town in Aberdeenshire, north-east Scotland, existing just south of the River Don. It lies within the Howe of Alford (likewise called the Vale of Alford) which inhabits the center reaches of the River Don. The place-name is thought to originate from the Scots auld ford; its initial placement being on the banks of the Don. The "L" noise in the word has, gradually, been gone down, as well as is silent. Alternatively, the name could be a tautology; a combination of ath as well as ford, both implying 'ford' in Gaelic and also Scots respectively. Alford provided its name to a fight of the Battle of Alford (1645 ). It is additionally the house of the Aberdeen Angus livestock breed, which is commemorated by a life-sized design of a bull on the edge of the village, which the Queen Mother inaugurated in 2001. It is believed that the original breeding ground of the cattle was Buffal, located in between Hard (Tulloch) and Craigievar close-by Alford. An additional claim to fame for the community is Alford Oatmeal, ground at Montgarrie, simply outside the community. Alford likewise sporting activities the Alford Neighborhood University, with a library as well as swimming pool. The Alford Valley Railway, Grampian Transport Museum, Alford Heritage Museum and Craigievar Castle are preferred site visitor attractions, with a series of other archaeological sites, stone circles, and castles (including Balfluig Castle, Castle Fraser as well as Drum Castle) being within very easy reach by road. One rock circle, initially thought to be primitive, turned out to be a 20-year-old reproduction. Located in Alford, Haughton Country Park is a huge and also popular eco-friendly space with a campers park and woodland strolls. The 18 opening Alford Golf Club is an appealing as well as pleasant program which has a big regional subscription.
