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General > Huntly
Huntly
Population c 4,500 Family links: Gordon Situated on the A96 Aberdeen – Inverness Trunk Route, Huntly lies approx 40 miles/64km north west of Aberdeen (35 miles/56km from airport), in the heart of the Aberdeenshire countryside between the mountains and the coast. A small town which is a vital shopping and commercial centre for the surrounding countryside, Huntly is also on the main Aberdeen – Inverness railway line, and has excellent connections by bus from/to Aberdeen Airport. Town Trails (leaflets available) around historic buildings including the spectacular ruins of Huntly (Strathbogie) Castle, once the seat of the influential Gordon Family and introducing the world of the inspirational Victorian novelist George MacDonald. Tourist Information Centre (seasonal). A wide range of shops, cafes, restaurants, pubs and excellent takeaways right in the town centre ensures visiting groups have plenty of choice. Range of small hotels and restaurants in town centre and outskirts for large, pre-booked groups for lunches etc; largest also has 17 double/twin rooms for smaller group accommodation. Practical info: Sharp bend and low rail bridge (13’9”/4.2m) on road from Battlehill junction with A96; roundabout provides best coach access. Coach drop off/pick up at Market Muir, just off town centre, in Square or at Gordon Schools (for Castle/golf club). Coach parking at Market Muir. Free toilets Market Muir and Castle Street. RADAR key required for disabled toilets. Allow 2 mins from A96 and 1½ hrs for shopping/coffee; longer if lunch stop and/or Castle visit included. Some shops still close for lunch 13.00-14.00 (1-2pm), but only a few have a half day (Thursdays). What’s unique?
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Farmers Market (1st Saturday of every month) Where to eat A wide selection of pubs, small hotels, restaurants and quality takeaways cater for individuals and groups of all sizes, including: Town Centre · Huntly Hotel (01466) 792703: max seating 150 · Gordon Arms Hotel (01466) 792288: max seating 160 · The Merry Kettle, Duke Street: max seating 40 · The Castle Café, Castle Street (01466) 79: max seating approx 30 · The Coffee House, The Square (01466) 799466: max seating 53 (café on first floor) · The Larder, Gordon Street (delicatessen with take-away sandwiches) · The Auld Pit (recently refurbished) max seating approx 40 · Café India, Gordon Street (01466) 792667: max seating 63 Outskirts
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Where to stay The Castle Hotel, on the outskirts of town and near the Castle, is the largest hotel, with 17 double/twin rooms. There are also a range of small hotels, Guest Houses, town and farmhouse B&B and self catering in and around the town, and a 5-star caravan and camping park. Practicalities – loos & parking Coach drop off/pick up For Castle/Golf Club/Nordic Ski Centre: nearest at Gordon Schools archway (c. 500m walk to castle) Town Centre: The Square Coach parking Market Muir on edge of town (free) Car parking The Square (pay & display), Nelson Street (pay & display), Market Muir (free) and street parking (free) Toilets Market Muir, close to coach parking. Attendant, free. Castle Street, free. Both open 08.00-20.00 April – Sept; 08.00-17.00 Oct-March Both have disabled entry with RADAR key (from environmental health offices nationwide) For more information visit website Other Useful Websites Rizzas: http://www.rizza.co.uk Castle Hotel : http://www.castlehotel.uk.com Gordon Arms Hotel http://www.gordonarms.demon.co.uk Deveron Arts http://www.deveron-arts.com Huntly Golf Club http://www.huntlygc.com Bognie Arms: http://www.newbogniearms.co.uk/ |
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