Lying in a sheltered position in the heart of scenic Strathbogie, surrounded by hills, Huntly is ideally situated as a holiday centre within easy reach of the many varied attractions offered by Aberdeenshire and the Grampian Highlands.
The elegance of the town, with its well-proportioned Square and many old buildings, cannot fail to impress the visitor. The ancient castle with its impressive heraldic doorway, its ornamental oriel windows and its gloomy dungeon is evidence of a long history. The famous Gordon Highlander regiment was formed in the town and still has local links.
Huntly is the shopping centre for the area, and there are many fine locally-made products. It is also the birthplace of the famous Victorian author George Macdonald, whose stories for children in particular have enjoyed a revived popularity. It is a place well worth getting to know better!
Huntly has been an important market town serving the surrounding farming community and is home to a number of successful businesses such as RB Farquhar, Deans Shortbread and Rizza's Ice Cream. The market has now moved to a site on the edge of the town but still has an important role in the local economy.
The area offers superb recreational facilities. The rivers Bogie and Deveron provide excellent fishing and there are attractive parks, footpaths, picnic areas and other recreational facilities. There are those who regularly come to fish for salmon in the rivers and yet others who simply enjoy walking in the attractive countryside which lies on Huntly's doorstep.
The town is easily accessible by road and rail, from Elgin and Inverness to the North and Inverurie and Aberdeen to the South. National and international air links are less than an hour away at Aberdeen and Inverness airports.
There is a wide range of accommodation available within the town and the surrounding area. From top class hotels to camp-sites and caravan parks, there is something to suit everybody.
