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Gift Shops 4 DIY Shops 4 Convenience Stores 4 Auto Repair Shops 3 Building Materials Stores 3 Coffee Shops 2 Clothing Stores 2 Sewing Shops 1 Motorcycle Shops 1 Carpet Stores 1 Baby Stores 1 Tailors 1 Electronics Stores 1 Hobby Shops 1 Butcher Shops 1 Post Offices 1 Bedding Stores 1 Garden Centres 1 Charity Shops 1 Bicycle Stores 1 Other Shops 13

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Pubs 12 Restaurants 20 Banks 2 Hotels 6 Supermarkets 1 Takeaways 14 Attractions 31 Business services 4 Education 21 Health and beauty 25 Home improvement 49 Leisure 3 Property services 21

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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the AB33 postcode district.

County or areaAberdeenshire

Postcode districtAB33

Telephone codeNot listed

Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)

Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 57 min4:14 am – 10:11 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 6 h 40 min8:49 am – 3:29 pm

Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –

People4,090 residentsin the Cromar and Kildrummy census areaMedian age 50.71,812 households72% of homes owner-occupied46% owned outright10% social rented, 15% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022

Work and commuting3.0% unemployment rate62% of adults are economically active, 2,037 in work, 28% retiredMain industries: health and social work 12%, farming, forestry and fishing 10%, construction 10%Getting to work: 35% work from home, 57% go by car, 4% walk or cycle27% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022

Education and languages36% of adults hold a degree or higher14% 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 18°C, lows 9°CColdest month January: highs 5°C, lows -1°C935 mm of rain a year, 27 days with 10 mm or morewettest month October98 days of air frost, 1 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearSource: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)

Nearby landmarksKirk Hillhill · under a mileTombreck Hillhill · under a mileGlen of Cushnieglen · 2.1 miKirk Woodwoodland · under a mileBoat Poollake · 3.8 miFowlishill Woodwoodland · 1.2 miWard Potwater · 2.9 miGorbals Potwater · 3.0 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names

Parks and green spacesHaughton Country Parkpark · 3.9 mi · 29 haSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace

Earthquakes2 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19700 of magnitude 3+, 0 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 2.0 on 29 May 199940 mi away, Aviemore, HighlandMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 29 May 199940 mi away, Aviemore, HighlandSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database

Air qualityNO₂ 1.1 · PM_2.5 4.0 · PM₁₀ 7.5 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid

Broadband2.2% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband52% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)8.7% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)1,946 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025

Elevation217 m712 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 193 to 376 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50

Local servicesHospitalAboyne Hospital8.3 miGP surgeryAlford Medical Practice3.8 miPharmacyN S Wilson LTD3.6 miDentistYoung Smile Dental Care3.6 miPolice stationInsch Police Station11 miCash machineThe Cooperative Food Alford3.6 miSources: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland; Overture Maps

Getting aroundAirportAberdeen International Airport ABZ22 miRailway stationInsch11 miFerryAberdeen Ferry Terminal26 miEV chargingConnected Kerb Charging StationTarland5.7 miSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports; Overture Maps

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the AB33 postcode district.

Gift Shops

Gift Shops in Ley

Mossatburn Water Garden - Mossat, Alford
Mossat, Mossat, Alford, AB33 8PL · 5.7 mi
No 10 - Aboyne
Station Square, Aboyne, AB34 5HX · 8.4 mi
Allgoods Gift Shops - Inverurie
2 strathcottages cluny, Inverurie, AB51 7RS · 9.5 mi
Balloons by Down The Lane - Banchory
Banchory, AB31 5SE · 14.3 mi

DIY Shops

DIY Shops in Ley

The Yard - Alford
Units 1, 2 Old Station Yard, Alford, AB33 8AD · 3.8 mi
Mary Watson Garden Plants - Tullynessle, Alford
Tullynessle, Tullynessle, Alford, AB33 8QN · 4.9 mi
Stephens D I Y - Insch
25 Commerce Street, Insch, AB52 6JB · 11.7 mi
Fleming Buildbase - Banchory
4 N Deeside Rd, Banchory, AB31 5YR · 14.8 mi

Convenience Stores

Convenience Stores in Ley

Alford Convenience Store - Alford
5 Donside Road, Alford, AB33 8QB · 3.6 mi
Co op (Mart Road) - Alford
Mart Road, Alford, AB33 8BZ · 3.6 mi
Morning Noon & Night - Banchory
2 The Square, Banchory, AB31 4GP · 8.5 mi
Co op - Kemnay
Northern Road Station Road, Kemnay, AB51 5RB · 12.5 mi

Auto Repair Shops

Auto Repair Shops in Ley

Girls Bike 2 - Alford
64 Main St, Alford, AB33 8AA · 3.6 mi
Tyre Devotion - Alford
16 Haughton Place, Alford, AB33 8AH · 3.7 mi
Alford Auto Station - Alford
91-93 Main St, Alford, AB33 8AD · 3.8 mi

Building Materials Stores

Building Materials Stores in Ley

Aaron Property Services - Muir of Fowlis, Alford
The Meadows, Main St, Muir Of Fowlis, Muir of Fowlis, Alford, AB33 8JX · 1.8 mi
K N C Groundworks - Bridge of Alford, Alford
Park View, Bridge of Alford, Alford, AB33 8QE · 3.5 mi
Thomson Roofing Ltd - Glenkindie, Alford
New Morlich, Glenkindie, Glenkindie, Alford, AB33 8TA · 5.7 mi

Coffee Shops

Coffee Shops in Ley

Chloe?s Kitchen Creations - Alford
6A Victoria Building, Alford, AB33 8WB · 3.6 mi
Bothy - Ballater
43 Bridge St, Ballater, AB35 5QD · 14.3 mi

Clothing Stores

Clothing Stores in Ley

A Step Ahead - Alford
88 Main Street, Alford, AB33 8AD · 3.8 mi
Catherine Wright Soft Furnishings - Alford
Callievar, Lang Stracht, Alford, AB33 8AW · 3.9 mi

Sewing Shops

Sewing Shops in Ley

Synchronicity - Banchory, Aberdeenshire
60 High Street, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 5SS · 14.3 mi

Motorcycle Shops

Motorcycle Shops in Ley

Alford Post Office (Montgarrie Road) - Alford
Montgarrie Road, Alford, AB33 8AE · 3.6 mi

Carpet Stores

Carpet Stores in Ley

Alford Carpets & Flooring - Alford
59 Main Street, Alford, AB33 8PX · 3.6 mi

Baby Stores

Baby Stores in Ley

Daisy Tree Baby Boutique - Alford
44 Main St, Alford, AB33 8PX · 3.6 mi

Tailors

Tailors in Ley

Wild Ginger Sewing - By Appointment Only - Alford
1 Correen Way, Alford, AB33 8FA · 3.7 mi

Electronics Stores

Electronics Stores in Ley

W & R Murray - Alford
27 Main St Unit 9, Alford, AB33 8PX · 3.6 mi

Hobby Shops

Hobby Shops in Ley

KMS Railtech - Alford
Unit 6 Donside Industrial Park, Alford, AB33 8WD · 3.6 mi

Butcher Shops

Butcher Shops in Ley

Graeme Barber - Alford
19 Donside Rd, Alford, AB33 8QB · 3.6 mi

Post Offices

Post Offices in Ley

Gleaner - Glenkindie, Alford
Glenkindie, Glenkindie, Alford, AB33 8RE · 6.1 mi

Bedding Stores

Bedding Stores in Ley

Crafted Curtains - Alford
19 Castle Rd, Alford, AB33 8EG · 3.8 mi

Garden Centres

Garden Centres in Ley

TR Home and Garden - Alford
Watchmaker's Ln, Alford, AB33 8EW · 3.7 mi

Charity Shops

Charity Shops in Ley

Evelyntreasurefinder2 - Alford
39 - 41 Main St, Alford, AB33 8PX · 3.6 mi

Bicycle Stores

Bicycle Stores in Ley

Munara Cycle Solutions - Kingsford AB33
Kingsford AB33, AB33 8NE · 2.9 mi

Other Shops

Other Shops in Ley

Alford Community Food Resource - Alford
Alford Community Campus, Alford, AB33 8TY · 3.2 mi
JG Ross (Bakers) Ltd - Alford
Unit 5 Haughton Square, Alford, AB33 8DW · 3.6 mi
Days Mushroom Farm - Alford
Broomiebank, Alford, AB33 8QE · 3.6 mi
Farm And Fancy - Alford
25 Main Street, Alford, AB33 8QA · 3.6 mi
DMAA Retail Ltd - Alford
17 Main Street, Alford, AB33 8QA · 3.6 mi
N S Wilson (Chemist) - Alford
36 Main Street, Alford, AB33 8PX · 3.6 mi
Kelly Connor Designs - Alford
21 Aberdeen Rd, Alford, AB33 8ED · 4.0 mi
Lonenwell Garage (Petrol Station) - Alford
Aberdeen Road, Alford, AB33 8DH · 4.5 mi
Kildrummy Castle Hotel - Alford, kildrummy By Alford
Kildrummynr Alford, Alford, kildrummy By Alford, AB33 8RA · 5.5 mi
Tarland CCC Site - Corrachree, Tarland
Drummie Hill, Corrachree, Tarland, AB34 4UP · 6.0 mi
Glenkindie post office - Glenkindie, Alford
Central Garage, Glenkindie, Alford, AB33 8RE · 6.2 mi
Central Garage - Glenkindie, Alford
Glenkindie, Glenkindie, Alford, AB33 8RE · 6.2 mi
Aboyne post office - Aboyne
Charleston Road, Aboyne, AB34 5EJ · 8.7 mi

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