Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Alford within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Alford, par. and vil. with ry. sta., in mid of co. and 29½ miles NW. of Aberdeen, on river Don, 9102 ac., pop. 1472; vil., pop. 529; P.O., T.O., 2 Banks. It has important grain and cattle markets.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Alford, Howe or Vale of, portion of river Don's basin, Aberdeenshire, extending 9 miles from Kirkton of Forbes down to Bridge of Keig.