Alford, Aberdeenshire: Difference between revisions
→Notable residents: Added Minto as a notable resident |
Rescuing 1 sources and tagging 0 as dead. #IABot (v1.4) |
||
| Line 7: | Line 7: | ||
|gaelic_name =Athfort<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www2.smo.uhi.ac.uk/gaidhlig/faclair/sbg/lorg.php?facal=Athfort&seorsa=Gaidhlig&tairg=Lorg&eis_saor=on |title=Rannsaich an Stòr-dàta Briathrachais Gàidhlig |language=gd |publisher=.smo.uhi.ac.uk |date=2010-11-10 |accessdate=2012-08-13}}</ref> |
|gaelic_name =Athfort<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www2.smo.uhi.ac.uk/gaidhlig/faclair/sbg/lorg.php?facal=Athfort&seorsa=Gaidhlig&tairg=Lorg&eis_saor=on |title=Rannsaich an Stòr-dàta Briathrachais Gàidhlig |language=gd |publisher=.smo.uhi.ac.uk |date=2010-11-10 |accessdate=2012-08-13}}</ref> |
||
| population = 1,925 |
| population = 1,925 |
||
| population_ref = <ref>{{cite web|publisher=Scotland's Census Results Online|title |
| population_ref = <ref>{{cite web|publisher=Scotland's Census Results Online |title=Comparative Population Profile: Alford Locality |url=http://www.scrol.gov.uk/scrol/browser/profile.jsp?profile=Population&mainArea=alford&mainLevel=Locality |date=2001-04-29 |accessdate=2008-08-31 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110519162652/http://www.scrol.gov.uk/scrol/browser/profile.jsp?profile=Population&mainArea=alford&mainLevel=Locality |archivedate=2011-05-19 }}</ref> ([[United Kingdom Census 2001|2001 census]])<br> |
||
est. 2,050<ref>[http://www.gro-scotland.gov.uk/statistics/publications-and-data ] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080930182334/http://www.gro-scotland.gov.uk/statistics/publications-and-data |date=September 30, 2008 }}</ref> (2006) |
est. 2,050<ref>[http://www.gro-scotland.gov.uk/statistics/publications-and-data ] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080930182334/http://www.gro-scotland.gov.uk/statistics/publications-and-data |date=September 30, 2008 }}</ref> (2006) |
||
|unitary_scotland= [[Aberdeenshire]] |
|unitary_scotland= [[Aberdeenshire]] |
||
Revision as of 09:49, 1 July 2017
Alford
| |
|---|---|
 | |
  Alford Location within Aberdeenshire | |
| Population | 1,925 [4] (2001 census) est. 2,050[5] (2006) |
| OS grid reference | NJ5716 |
| Council area | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Alford |
| Postcode district | AB33 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| UK Parliament | |
| Scottish Parliament | |
Alford (pronounced /ˈɑːfərd/ Template:Lang-sco, Template:Lang-gd) is a large village in Aberdeenshire, north-east Scotland, lying just south of the River Don. It lies within the Howe of Alford (also called the Vale of Alford) which occupies the middle reaches of the River Don.
The place-name is thought to come from the Scots "auld ford"; its original position being on the banks of the Don.[citation needed] The "L" sound in the word has, over time, been dropped, and is silent. Alternatively, the name could be a tautology; a combination of 'Ath' and 'ford', both meaning 'ford' in Gaelic and Scots respectively.[citation needed] Alford gave its name to a battle of the Battle of Alford (1645). It is also the home of the world popular Aberdeen Angus cattle breed, which is celebrated by a life-sized model of a bull on the edge of the town. It is believed that the original breeding ground of the cattle was Buffal, located between Tough (Tulloch) and Craigievar nearby Alford. Another claim to fame for the town is the world famous Alford Oatmeal, ground at Montgarrie, just outside the town.
The Alford Valley Railway, Grampian Transport Museum, Alford Heritage Centre and Craigievar Castle are popular visitor attractions, with a range of other archaeological sites, stone circles, and castles (including Balfluig Castle, Castle Fraser and Drum Castle) being within easy reach by road. Situated in Alford, Haughton Country Park is a large and popular green space with a caravan park and woodland walks. The 18 hole Alford Golf Club is an attractive and pleasant course which has a large local membership.
Public transport
There is a bus service connecting with Aberdeen, approximately 28 miles (45 km) away. There is much new housebuilding going on in Alford as of 2006[update] to cater for a workforce who mainly commute in Aberdeen to work in the oil industry.[citation needed] Bus services are operated by Stagecoach with dialabus services being operated by Aberdeenshire Council. Bus services connecting Alford to Aberdeen go by two different routes:
Notable residents
- Alford is the birthplace of the renowned poet, Charles Murray
- Stewart Milne, chairman of both the Stewart Milne Group and Aberdeen Football Club was born nearby and attended school in Alford
- Lord Forbes, of Forbes Castle
- William McCombie, pioneer Aberdeen Angus breeder
- Laura Main, actress, Call the Midwife
- Emeli Sandé, singer/songwriter, Album 'Our Version Of Events' 2012. Olympic opening ceremony performer.
- Dougie Gray, Rangers F.C. fullback
- William Minto, critic and novelist
References
- ^ "Rannsaich an Stòr-dàta Briathrachais Gàidhlig" (in Scottish Gaelic). .smo.uhi.ac.uk. 2010-11-10. Retrieved 2012-08-13.
- ^ Scots Language Centre: Scottish Place Names in Scots
- ^ The Online Scots Dictionary.
- ^ "Comparative Population Profile: Alford Locality". Scotland's Census Results Online. 2001-04-29. Archived from the original on 2011-05-19. Retrieved 2008-08-31.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ [1] Archived September 30, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
External links
Areas and primary settlements in Aberdeenshire (see also: Aberdeen City) | ||
|---|---|---|
| in Banff and Buchan |  | |
| in Buchan | ||
| in Formartine | ||
| in Garioch | ||
| in Kincardine and Mearns | ||
| in Marr | ||