Alford Valley Railway

co/ C Wiseman
5 Leslie Crescent
Alford
Aberdeenshire
AB33 8TN

Tel: +44 (0)7879 293 934.
+44 (0)9755 628 11
Web: http://www.alfordvalleyrailway.org.uk

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Alford Valley Railway operates from the restored station yard which once marked the terminus of the branch line linking the villages of upper Donside with Kintore junction and hence to Aberdeen. The station building itself was completely reconstructed in 1982 as part of the Grampian Transport Museum, who display within it a fascinating collection of memorabilia and preserved ticket office furniture.

The narrow gauge railway commences from the original platform and proceeds in a northerly direction, skirting part of the local golf course, to enter the grounds of Haughton House. This used to be one of the largest estates in the Alford district, the former manor house now providing the focal point of Grampian Regional caravan/camping site and country park.

Most trains are hauled by Simplex Motorail 0-4-0 diesel locos with 20/28hp Dorman engines.

Santa Special Trains, 1st 2 weekends in December every year.Please check website for special weekends.



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Opening Times
(2009 times)
April, May, September:
Saturday and Sunday only 1.00pm - 4.30pm.

June: Weekdays 10.30am - 2.30pm. Weekends 1.00pm - 4.30pm.

July/August: Daily Service 1.00pm - 4.30pm.

Admission Charges
(2009 prices)
Adult £2.50; Child £1.50; Family Season ticket £30.00.

Directions
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Alford Valley Railway Postcode for SatNav: AB33 8TN

Nearby Attractions
Grampian Transport Museum (1 Mile)*
A treasure house of transport history with lots to see and do. Dramatic displays, push button exhibits and video presentations trace the history of road travel in the locality.
Craigievar Castle (5 Miles)*
This fairytale-like castle, which exemplifies some of the best Scottish Baronial architecture, seems to have grown naturally out of the beautiful rolling hillsides of Aberdeenshire.
Archeolink Prehistory Park (8 Miles)*
Archeolink is a multi award winning living history park and visitor attraction, with a central focus on education, participation and fun.
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* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

Nearby Hotels
Macdonald Pittodrie House (9 Miles)*
Pittodrie House, set in 2000 acres of private estate, is one of Grampian's most historic hotels.
Swallow Thainstone House (10 Miles)*
Situated in 40 acres of meadowland, this hotel has an impressive history dating back to the 18th century. Today, modern comforts combine with stately elegance to provide guests with an experience to remember.
Loch Kinord Hotel (11 Miles)*
Nestled in the beautiful rustic village of Dinnet, within the heart of Royal Deeside lies a hotel of character. The warm glow of burning log fires, fine malts and superb cuisine just about sums up this small but perfectly formed former Victorian hotel.
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* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

Nearby Self Catering
Mar Lodge (5 Miles)*
Wonderfully secluded cottage among the rolling hills of Aberdeenshire, at the southern end of Strathbogie. On the edge of the Knockespoch estate, it has spectacular views towards the Tap o' Noth,
Glencairn Holiday Cottage (6 Miles)*
The pretty little village of Clatt lies peacefully on a quiet country road, amidst the rolling, fertile Aberdeenshire farmland.
Cornellan Cottage (18 Miles)*
Cornellan Cottage is a lovely two bedroom cottage in the heart of the picturesque village of Ballater. Forming part of a converted steading, it benefits from modern facilities whilst retaining old world charm.
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