Alford
Alford is a huge town in Aberdeenshire, north-east Scotland, existing simply south of the River Don. It lies within the Howe of Alford (likewise called the Vale of Alford) which occupies the center reaches of the River Don. The place-name is believed to originate from the Scots auld ford; its original placement getting on the banks of the Don. The "L" audio in the word has, over time, been dropped, and also is silent. Additionally, the name could be a tautology; a mix of ath as well as ford, both indicating 'ford' in Gaelic as well as Scots respectively. Alford offered its name to a fight of the Battle of Alford (1645 ). It is additionally the house of the Aberdeen Angus cattle reproduce, which is celebrated by a life-sized model of a bull on the edge of the town, which the Queen Mother inaugurated in 2001. It is believed that the initial breeding place of the livestock was Buffal, situated in between Tough (Tulloch) as well as Craigievar nearby Alford. Another specialty for the town is Alford Oat meal, ground at Montgarrie, just outside the town. Alford also sporting activities the Alford Area University, with a collection and also swimming pool. The Alford Valley Railway, Grampian Transport Museum, Alford Heritage Museum and also Craigievar Castle are prominent site visitor tourist attractions, with a series of various other historical sites, rock circles, as well as castles (consisting of Balfluig Castle, Castle Fraser as well as Drum Castle) being within simple reach by road. One rock circle, initially believed to be ancient, became a 20-year-old replica. Situated in Alford, Haughton Country Park is a large and also prominent eco-friendly space with a caravan park and also woodland strolls. The 18 opening Alford Golf Club is an eye-catching and also pleasurable program which has a big local subscription.
