Huntly
Place in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 57.447, -2.788 |
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| OS grid ref: | NJ 52 39 |
| Population: | 4,720 |
| Dialling code: | 01466 |
Huntly in Aberdeenshire, Scotland is a compact market town in the north‑east, set on the banks of the River Deveron and close to the A96 corridor between Aberdeen and Inverness. It serves as a service hub for a largely agricultural hinterland, with a lively high street, regular markets and easy access to rolling hills and rivers popular with walkers and anglers.
Huntly has deep historic links to Clan Gordon, reflected in the dramatic ruins of Huntly Castle and the nearby Gordon Castle with its notable gardens; heritage and community events are important to town life. The local economy blends traditional farming and fishing with small‑scale tourism, heritage projects and local services, giving Huntly a strong sense of place and an active community spirit.
Postcode districts covering Huntly
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Huntly, Strathbogie and Howe of Alford Ward 7.4 miles
- Keith Place 9.1 miles
- Insch Place 9.7 miles
Example postcodes in Huntly
AB54 8FX, AB54 8BN, AB54 8UZ, AB54 4WW, AB54 8DU, AB54 8AB, AB54 8BE, AB54 8HJ, AB54 8GD … See all
Transport links
- Aberdeen Airport 27.8 miles
- Inverness Airport 47.2 miles
- Huntly Railway Station 0.5 miles
- Keith Railway Station 9.5 miles
Hotels near Huntly Ad
- Commercial Hotel (Insch) 9.7 miles
Schools in Huntly
- Gordon Primary School Primary
- The Gordon Schools Secondary
Local points of interest
- Huntly Lodge Estate 0.3 miles
- Mayen House Estate 5.8 miles
- Ardmeallie House Estate 7.1 miles
- Drummuir Castle Estate 9.8 miles
- Ardmiddle House Estate 11.2 miles
- Correen Hills Mountains 11.3 miles
- Warthill House Estate 12.6 miles
- Bennachie Hill 14 miles
- Castle Forbes Estate 14 miles
- Glenfiddich Lodge Estate 14 miles
- Blackwater Lodge Estate 14 miles
- Montcoffer House Estate 16.3 miles