Why go
- Town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
- Known for Delgatie Castle.
- Served by Boyndie Airstrip.
History
Turriff is a town and civil parish in Aberdeenshire in Scotland. It lies on the River Deveron, about 166 feet (51 m) above sea level, and has a population of 5,708. In everyday speech it is often referred to by its Scots name Turra, which is derived from the Scottish Gaelic pronunciation.
Where to stay
Tower Den of, Craigietocher, Gask, Turriff AB53 8BR, United Kingdom · celticcastles.com
Mains of Auchingoul, Bridge of Marnoch, Inverkeithny, Huntly AB54 7XE, United Kingdom · deveronvalleycottages.co.uk
St Brandon House, Boyndie, Banff AB45 2JT, United Kingdom · selfcatering-banff.co.uk
Dugann, Low St, New Aberdour, Fraserburgh AB43 6LL, United Kingdom · acdcglamping.co.uk
Turriff AB53 8AG, United Kingdom · ardmiddlecottages.co.uk
Cobblehouse Farm, Turriff AB53 4GS, United Kingdom · cobblehousecountrycabins.com
Craigston Castle, Turriff AB53 5PX, United Kingdom · craigston-castle.co.uk
Shepherd's Loch Mid Clochforbie, Fisherie, Turriff AB53 5SN, United Kingdom · shepherdsloch.com
Silverstripe, Turriff AB53 4JY, United Kingdom · silverstripe.traveleto.com
Back Grn, Portsoy, Banff AB45 2RQ, United Kingdom · portsoysailloft.org
Waterside Lodge, Forglen, Turriff AB53 4LB, United Kingdom · deveronsidefishings.com
Meikle Aucheoch Cottage, Maud, Peterhead AB42 4QP, United Kingdom · business.google.com
Netherdale House, Turriff AB53 4LE, United Kingdom · netherdalehouse.co.uk
The New Inn, 79 Main St, Aberchirder, Huntly AB54 7TB, United Kingdom · newinnaberchirder.co.uk
43 Market St, Macduff AB44 1LL, United Kingdom · knoweshotelandrestaurant.co.uk
Delgaty, Turriff AB53 5TD, United Kingdom · delgatiecastle.com
The Square, Turriff AB53 4AE, United Kingdom · fifearms.com
5 Pennan, Fraserburgh AB43 6JB, United Kingdom · harbourhousepennan.com
Methlick, Ellon AB41 7DT, United Kingdom · ythanviewhotel.co.uk
Aberchirder, Huntly AB54 7PY, United Kingdom · aberdeenshireluxurylodges.com
Wardhill Castle, Meikle Wartle, Inverurie AB51 5BH, United Kingdom · wardhillcastle.co.uk
Golden Knowes Rd, Banff AB45 2JE, United Kingdom · thebanffsprings.co.uk
22 Seafield St, Portsoy, Banff AB45 2QT, United Kingdom · stationhotelportsoy.co.uk
15 Waters Edge, Banff AB45 1GH, United Kingdom · staybanff.com
Windyheads Farm, New Pitsligo AB43 6PU, United Kingdom · windyheads.com
10 Castle St, Turriff AB53 4BJ, United Kingdom · thekastille.co.uk
1 Crown St, Turriff AB53 4DN, United Kingdom
Pennan, Fraserburgh AB43 6JB, United Kingdom
Meikle Wartle, Inverurie AB51 5BH, United Kingdom
32 High St, Banff AB45 1AE, United Kingdom
Turriff AB53 4JU, United Kingdom
Bridgend Terrace, Turriff AB53 4ES, United Kingdom · deveronlodge.co.uk
Fyvie, Turriff AB53 8JP, United Kingdom
Banff AB45 3JQ, United Kingdom
Indoor
Indoor
Indoor
Indoor
Indoor
Indoor
Lootcherbrae, Aberchirder, Huntly AB54 7PQ, United Kingdom
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-14:00,17:00-23:00 · 43 High Street, AB53 4EJ
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-21:00 · 8 Duff Street, AB53 4AX
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 4 Main Street, Turriff, AB53 4AD
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
Cafe · cafe · delgatiecastle.com
Airports
Longside Airfield 22 mi to the centre
Peterhead, SCT, GB
Methlick Airfied 10 mi to the centre
Methlick, Aberdeenshire, SCT, GB
Old Meldrum 10 mi to the centre
SCT, GB
Where things are
Local search powered by Geoverts and geo-intelligence by Better Mapping
base map © OSM
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Boyndie Airstrip; 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Turriff, United Kingdom. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach