Population approx 4,500 Family links: Hay
In the heart of the Aberdeenshire countryside and on the A947 main road between Aberdeen and Banff, which is part of one of the attractive alternative routes between Aberdeen and Inverness.
A traditional small market town, Turriff has long been an important commercial and shopping centre for the surrounding rich farmland. Today, shopping is superb – bringing locals out from Aberdeen and other towns to privately-owned boutiques and Celebrations, a real department store & restaurant with a friendly small-town feel. Also a wide range of cafés, restaurants, hotels and pubs for coffees and lunches right in the town centre.
Also a range of hotels and restaurants both in the town centre and in the countryside for pre-booked group lunches etc. The Turriff Show is Scotland’s largest 2-day agricultural show, this year on 5/6th August 2007..
Practical info: Main road by-passes shopping centre, but also good coach access to centre (Main St, High St, Market St). Drop off in High Street by Somerfield supermarket, close to public toilets (charge; 20p coin needed). RADAR key* required for disabled toilets. Street parking for coach usually possible just off town centre. Allow 1½ hrs for shopping/coffee; longer if lunch stop included. Only a few shops close at lunchtimes or have a half day (Wednesday).
What’s unique?
- Fyvie Castle, one of the most haunted places in Britain!
- Delgatie Castle, uniquely restored by one owner with a vision
- The Turriff Show, the largest 2-day agricultural show in UK Scotland
- Celebrations of Turriff – a real department store with a friendly small town feel
What’s fun?
- Explore Delgatie Castle, home of the Clan Hay nearby
- Visit Fyvie Castle with its stunning paintings and antiques, and connections with the Preston, Seton, Meldrum, Gordon and Leith families
- Shop in an excellent range of friendly shops and stores
- Try clay shooting or 4x4 driving at Kingscliff Activity Centre at Methlick nearby
- Find out the real story behind the “Turra Coo”!
- Tons of Fun giant indoor play area at Williamsons Garden Centre and Country Pantry at Forglen nearby
What else to do?
- Visit Glendronach distillery (at Forgue nearby) and taste their single malt whisky
- Experience the incomparable atmosphere of the Turriff Show (5th and 6th August 2007)
- Riverside walks and excellent fishing along the River Deveron
- Golf on Turriff and Fyvie golf courses
- Enjoy the peaceful riverside surroundings of Forglen Estate
- Marvel at Turriff’s red sandstone buildings – amid the granite of the rest of Aberdeenshire!
Practicalities – loos & parking
Coach drop off/pick up
Delgatie Castle
Fyvie Castle
Town Centre: High Street beside Somerfield supermarket
Coach parking
Delgatie Castle (free for visiting groups only)
Fyvie Castle (free for visiting groups only)
Town Centre: none designated, but wide streets mean that parking is usually possible on street in or around the Square
Car parking
The Square, High Street (Somerfield), Turriff Academy, behind Municipal Buildings (opp Somerfield), Duff Street
Toilets
At car park by Somerfield (High Street); 20p coin required, no change available
Business
Where to eat
A wide selection of pubs, small hotels restaurants and cafés cater for individuals and groups of all sizes, including:
Town Centre
- Celebrations Coffee Parlour & Restaurant, Main St (01888) 563361: max seating 130
- Fife Arms Hotel, The Square (01888) 563124 : max seating 60
Nearby
- Delgatie Castle restaurant (award-winning home baking etc) (01888) 563479: max seating approx 50
- Williamson’s Country Pantry (at Forglen nearby) (01888) 562515: max seating 120
- Kingscliff Country Pub (at Methlick) (01651) 806375
- The Fjord Inn, Fisherford (01464) 841232
- Fyvie Castle Tearoom (01651) 891266
Where to stay
There is a range of small hotels, Guest Houses, town B&B, farmhouse B&B and self catering in and around town for individuals, families and small groups.
For More Information Visit Turriff’s Main Website www.turriffanddistrict.com
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