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Alford

Alford is a large town in Aberdeenshire, north-east Scotland, lying just south of the River Don. It lies within the Howe of Alford (additionally called the Vale of Alford) which inhabits the center reaches of the River Don. The place-name is believed to originate from the Scots auld ford; its original position getting on the banks of the Don. The "L" noise in words has, gradually, been dropped, as well as is silent. Additionally, the name could be a tautology; a combination of ath as well as ford, both implying 'ford' in Gaelic as well as Scots specifically. Alford offered its name to a battle of the Battle of Alford (1645 ). It is likewise the house of the Aberdeen Angus livestock reproduce, which is celebrated by a life-sized version of a bull on the edge of the village, which the Queen Mother inaugurated in 2001. It is believed that the initial breeding place of the cattle was Buffal, located in between Challenging (Tulloch) as well as Craigievar nearby Alford. Another specialty for the community is Alford Oatmeal, ground at Montgarrie, simply outside the town. Alford likewise sports the Alford Community School, with a library as well as pool. The Alford Valley Railway, Grampian Transport Museum, Alford Heritage Museum and also Craigievar Castle are preferred visitor destinations, with a series of other historical sites, stone circles, as well as castles (consisting of Balfluig Castle, Castle Fraser as well as Drum Castle) being within very easy reach by roadway. One rock circle, originally believed to be primitive, became a 20-year-old replica. Situated in Alford, Haughton Country Park is a big and popular environment-friendly room with a campers park and also forest strolls. The 18 hole Alford Golf Club is an attractive as well as enjoyable program which has a big regional subscription.