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The Forbes Arms Hotel
Bridge of Alford, Alford AB33 8QJ
Situated in the idyllic countryside location at the Bridge of Alford on the banks of the River Don, The Forbes Arms Hotel has undergone a full and extensive refurbishment internally and externally following the acquisition by the family run, local business Morrison Campbell Estates Ltd. Dating back to the first half of the 19th century the C-listed building has been modernised to the highest standards whilst still respecting the historic beauty of its period architecture and beautiful granite facade. There are also gardens, plus fishing rights access.
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THE RIVER DON DISTRICT SALMON FISHERY BOARD AND THE RIVER DON TRUST
The River Don Trust, Unit 19 Netherton Business Centre, Fetternear, Kemnay, Aberdeenshire AB51 5LX
Rising in the Cairngorms National Park and flowing 135 km east to the sea at Aberdeen, the River Don is Scotland’s sixth-largest river, draining a catchment area of 1,312 sq km. It supports a diverse range of freshwater species, including the iconic Atlantic salmon, sea trout, eels, lamprey, and specimen wild brown trout, for which the river is particularly well known. The Don District Salmon Fishery Board is the statutory body responsible for protecting and enhancing salmon and sea trout populations throughout the district. The Board comprises salmon fishery owners and angling representatives. The River Don Trust is a charitable organisation established to promote environmental protection and improvement for public benefit by conserving and enhancing the natural biodiversity associated with the freshwater environments of the River Don. The Board is based at Netherton Business Centre, near the village of Kemnay, and employs three Fisheries Officers. Their work covers river management, conservation, and fisheries protection across the district. The Board currently operates under a management service level agreement with the Dee District Salmon Fishery Board, with both river organisations working closely together.
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Due to Alford's relatively isolated location and its extensive catchment area, the village boasts a wide array of services, including a single bank, a butcher shop, a supermarket, two garages, a bakery, and a diverse range of other shops. Furthermore, it offers recreational amenities such as a dry ski slope, a swimming pool, and a public library. Alford is home to several popular visitor attractions, including the Alford Valley Railway, the Grampian Transport Museum, the Alford Heritage Centre, and Craigievar Castle. Additionally, the area offers convenient access to various other archaeological sites, stone circles, and castles, such as Balfluig Castle, Castle Fraser, and Drum Castle, thanks to its favorable road connections. Haughton Country Park, situated in Alford, is a sizable and well-liked green space featuring a caravan park and woodland trails. Furthermore, the attractive and pleasant Alford Golf Club offers an 18-hole course with a substantial local membership..