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One of the best castles I saw in Scotland, took you back in time with the imagination flowing of Kings, daily live going on around this castle. Step into the "door" of the past and feel the world change around you to an era of knights and kings.
One of the best castles I saw in Scotland, took you back in time with the imagination flowing of Kings, daily live going on around this castle. Step into the "door" of the past and feel the world change around you to an era of knights and kings.
Pink castle!
Didn't get to have a look inside but still had a stroll around the grounds.
The pink fairytale like Craigievar Castle. Stronghold of the Forbes.

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Haughton Arms Hotel

Haughton Arms Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Main St Alford Scotland
The price is NZ$169 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$169
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Alford. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Alford Valley Steam Railway and Grampian Transport Museum ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (15 reviews)
Everyone friendly, rooms looked up to date but just had a feeling of lack of care, dusty, small, old style bathroom, feeble electric shower

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Haughton Arms Hotel
Ardoe House Hotel & Spa

Ardoe House Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
South Deeside Road Aberdeen Scotland
Stay at this spa hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
Nice

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

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Ardoe House Hotel & Spa
Village Hotel Aberdeen

Village Hotel Aberdeen

3 out of 5
Prime Four Aberdeen Scotland
The price is NZ$160 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$160
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
As ever a fantastic stay with the guys at Aberdeen Village Hotel is always spotless with lovely spacious, attractive and comfy rooms - slept soundly!! Good was good with friendly service and great choir for breakfast. Didn’t eat in on this occasion as had meal booked with family elsewhere Pool was ...

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Village Hotel Aberdeen
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Kirkton Family Farmhouse, Alford

Kirkton Family Farmhouse, Alford

Alford Scotland
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Alford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Alford Valley Steam Railway and Grampian ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
The host replied to any queries or concerns promptly and courteously. House was spotlessly clean and furnished and equipped to a very high standard.

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

Kirkton Family Farmhouse, Alford
7 bedroom accommodation in Alford, near Banchory

7 bedroom accommodation in Alford, near Banchory

Alford, near Banchory
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Grampian Transport Museum and Alford Valley Steam Railway are located nearby.
7 bedroom accommodation in Alford, near Banchory
Charming Waterside Cottage in the heart of Speyside

Charming Waterside Cottage in the heart of Speyside

Glenlivet Scotland
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Ballindalloch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Glenlivet Distillery and Tomintoul ...
Charming Waterside Cottage in the heart of Speyside
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Pink castle!

Craigievar Castle

Find out about the history of Alford when you take a trip to Craigievar Castle. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's restaurants.

Craigievar Castle

Kildrummy Castle

You can find out about the history of Alford with a trip to Kildrummy Castle. While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Kildrummy Castle

Haughton Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Haughton Country Park, a lovely green space in Alford. While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Haughton Country Park

Cities near Alford

Falls of feugh

Banchory

A stunning view eastwards over Aberdeenshire from the top of our local hill Bennachie

Insch

Angler trying his skill at Mossat Fishery.
Photo by Des Colhoun (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

Mossat

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