Alford



Alford Valley Railway
Craigievar Castle
Grampian Transport Museum

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Alford Valley Railway

Alford was once linked by rail to the Aberdeenshire/Inverness main line. This branch line, established by the original Alford Valley Railway Company, was opened in 1859 and played a significant role in the growth and prosperity of the present village...




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Craigievar Castle

Craigievar's Great Tower has changed very little since it was first built by Master William Forbes in the early 17th century. His family continued to live in the castle for the next 350 years and when a group of benefactors (including members of the ...




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Grampian Transport Museum

Grampian Transport Museum can trace its history back to the early 1970's when a number of local enthusiasts became conscious of the fact that there was a very active interest in historic transport in the North East of Scotland. They began to discuss ...