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County or areaAberdeenshire
Postcode districtAB45
Telephone code01261
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 18 h 4 min4:09 am – 10:14 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 6 h 34 min8:51 am – 3:25 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People3,973 residentsin the Aberchirder and Whitehills census areaMedian age 49.71,822 households72% of homes owner-occupied47% owned outright16% social rented, 9% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting3.6% unemployment rate60% of adults are economically active, 1,930 in work, 28% retiredMain industries: health and social work 15%, retail and wholesale 11%, farming, forestry and fishing 10%Getting to work: 28% work from home, 61% go by car, 1% take public transport, 5% walk or cycle39% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Education and languages24% of adults hold a degree or higher20% have no qualifications, 10% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 98%, Scots 1%, other languages 2%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 19°C, lows 10°CColdest month January: highs 6°C, lows 1°C847 mm of rain a year, 18 days with 10 mm or morewettest month October58 days of air frost, 2 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 1 to 6°CJFebruary: 1 to 7°CFMarch: 2 to 9°CMApril: 3 to 11°CAMay: 6 to 14°CMJune: 9 to 16°CJJuly: 10 to 19°CJAugust: 10 to 18°CASeptember: 8 to 16°CSOctober: 6 to 12°CONovember: 3 to 9°CNDecember: 0 to 6°CD20°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksHospital Islandisland · 1.4 miHill of Alvahhill · under a mileHays Hillockhill · under a mileScury Islandsisland · 1.5 miTemple of Venushistoric site · 2.5 miBridge of Alvahbridge · under a mileGolf Club House Halt railway stationhistoric site · 2.6 miLittle Tumblersbeach · 2.6 miSources: Ordnance Survey Open Names; Overture Maps
Parks and green spacesDuff House Royal Golf Coursegolf course · 1.7 mi · 41 haDuff House Gardenspark · 2.2 miPrincess Royal Parkpark · 2.3 miBattery Greenpark · 2.7 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes5 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19700 of magnitude 3+, 0 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 2.0 on 5 Mar 201543 mi away, Moray FirthMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 5 Mar 201543 mi away, Moray FirthSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 1.3 · PM2.5 3.8 · PM10 7.6 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband13% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband79% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)2.3% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)1,987 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation101 m331 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 4 to 170 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalChalmers Hospital2.6 miGP surgeryMacduff Medical Practice2.7 miPharmacyStrachan Pharmacy LTD2.3 miDentistBanff Dental Practice2.4 miPolice stationTurriff Police Station7.1 miCash machineTesco Bank ATMBanff2.4 miSources: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland; Overture Maps
Getting aroundAirportAberdeen International Airport ABZ32 miRailway stationHuntly16 miSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports; Overture Maps

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the AB45 postcode district.


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35 Restaurants in Kirktown of Alvah in 7 categories

 

 

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21 Property services in Kirktown of Alvah in 5 categories

 

 

24 Education in Kirktown of Alvah in 9 categories

 

 

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Top pubs in Kirktown of Alvah

  • Craigenroan Bar - Buckie

    Bar

    13 Great Eastern Road, Buckie, AB56 1SL

    15.2 miles away

    5 star reviewThe folks at this pub brought in Pipers to help us celebrate Robert Burns. Eck and the most wonderful ...

  • Strathdeveron Bar - Huntly

    Bar

    Deveron Street, Huntly, AB54 8BY

    15.6 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat pub !! Prices reasonable,friendly atmosphere

  • Boyne Hotel - Portsoy

    Bar

    2 North High Street, Portsoy, AB45 2PA

    6.5 miles away

    5 star reviewMy cousin and I had a reunion holiday and stayed at the Boyne Hotel. I can't say enough about ...

  • Shore Inn - Portsoy, Banff

    Bar

    49 Church Street, Portsoy, Banff, AB45 2QR

    6.5 miles away

    5 star reviewFriendly neighborhood pub. Great service and great friends and always a friendly welcome

  • Seafield Inn - Portknockie, Buckie

    Bar

    2 North High Street Victoria Street, Portknockie, Buckie, AB56 4LH

    12.6 miles away

    4 star reviewIf you have ever seen the 1980's film 'Local Hero' and you enjoyed it then you will enjoy Portknockie and ...

 

Top restaurants in Kirktown of Alvah

  • China Town - Macduff

    Chinese Restaurant

    2 Crook O'Ness Street, Macduff, AB44 1TR

    3.3 miles away

    5 star reviewI have had family meal/take aways . Brilliant food always . Generous servings and ace flavours. Will be going back ...

  • Aurora - Buckie

    Buckie, AB56 4DJ

    14.6 miles away

    4 star reviewI recently just went to Aurora for lunch with my family and it was excellent! When we arrived, we were ...

 

Top banks in Kirktown of Alvah

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Top hotels in Kirktown of Alvah

  • Royal Oak Hotel - Cullen, Buckie

    Castle Terrace, Cullen, Buckie, AB56 4SD

    11.2 miles away

    5 star reviewDefinitely highly recommend Royal Oak : delighted with our very comfortable room and the excellent service all round, marvellous breakfasts ...

  • Commercial Hotel - Aberchirder, Huntly

    40 South Street, Aberchirder, Huntly, AB54 7TS

    5.8 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat home cooked meals, very friendly couple made us very welcome and reasonably priced. Highly recommend. Try the steak pie!

 

Top shops in Kirktown of Alvah

  • Newmill Garage - Newmill, Keith

    Mobile Phone Repair Shop

    82 Main Street, Newmill, Keith, AB55 6TS

    15.6 miles away

    5 star reviewThis is a courteous and professional outfit. Sometimes you have to wait a little longer for an appointment, but that ...

  • Peter Watt & Sons - Huntly

    Tractor Repair Shop

    10 Duke Street, Huntly, AB54 8DL

    15.6 miles away

    5 star reviewI was thrilled to see the sign for watt and sons as my grand parents were from Huntly and I ...

  • cullen architectural salvage yard - cullen

    Architectural Salvage Store

    Seafield Street, cullen, AB56 4SG

    10.9 miles away

    5 star reviewVery high quality Salvage Yard and Antique Centre. Absolutely fantastic place to spend the afternoon, lots of interesting things to ...

  • HC Tyres (Hepburn and Christie) - Banff

    Mobile Phone Repair Shop

    5 Duncan Street, Banff, AB45 1EQ

    2.3 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat service indeed. Best in the area.

  • Costcutter - Turriff

    Convenience Store

    35 High Street, Turriff, AB53 4EJ

    7.2 miles away

    5 star reviewThis is a first class store. The staff are exceptional. The delicatessen is my favourite counter. Robertson of Ardrossan middle ...

 

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Top takeaways in Kirktown of Alvah

  • Linda Fish and Chips - Cullen, Buckie

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    54 Seafield Street, Cullen, Buckie, AB56 4SW

    11 miles away

    5 star reviewHave been going to Linda's for several years now, it is fantastic, good fresh food - lovely staff always make ...

  • Milano - Turriff

    Pizza Takeaway

    4 Main Street, Turriff, AB53 4AD

    7.2 miles away

    5 star reviewDelicious food and service was excellent.

  • Moonlight Tandoori - Turriff

    Indian Takeaway

    34 Balmellie Street, Turriff, AB53 4DU

    7.3 miles away

    4 star reviewI ordered a takeaway and it was amazing,reasonably priced and very delicious food they provide.Extremely pleased with the meal tonight.

 

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Top health and beauty in Kirktown of Alvah

  • Jasmin - Turriff

    Hair Care

    32 Main Street, Turriff, AB53 4AD

    7.2 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat colour first time client (new to área) Sheligh made me feel comfortable can not beat years of experiance.. Highly ...

 

Top home improvement in Kirktown of Alvah

  • Bremners Of Foggie - Aberchirder

    Removal Service

    47 South Street, Aberchirder, AB53 4DS

    5.8 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent service when moving house. Great value and definitely recommend them.

 

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