Now Open For 2023

The museum is now open for the 2023 summer season. Please keep an eye on our website for the latest museum news and events.

The museum aims to preserve and share the rural heritage of the North East of Scotland and of the Alford and Donside area in particular. It is housed in the old market building (The Mart), whose sale ring is still intact, and it has an extensive collection of exhibits relating to farming and rural life. Other exciting features of the Museum include the Old Schoolroom, Farmhouse Kitchen, Souter’s Workshop, Tailor’s Shop and Old-style Grocer’s Shop.

Crathie Primary School Visit Alford Heritage Museum

We were delighted to welcome an enthusiastic group of pupils from Crathie Primary School to the museum. They are studying the Victorians and so were able to see what life…

September 19, 2023
Museum Mini: Pre-school Storytelling & Craft Event 3rd October

This is a FREE event taking place in the museum on the 3rd of October 10:00 – 11:30. It can be booked online at: https://alford-heritage-museum.arttickets.org.uk/alford-heritage-museum

September 19, 2023
Doors Open Days 2023

The museum will be participating in Doors Open Days again this year. There will be FREE entry to the museum on the 16th and 17th of September between 10 and…

September 12, 2023
Alford Heritage Museum Transformed into an Auditorium for Sell Out Concert

The old mart auction ring at Alford Heritage Museum was transformed into an auditorium on 27th July as a sell out audience of around 130 people enjoyed an evening celebrating…

August 5, 2023
Farming and the Countryside in Miniature – an exhibition of models

PRESS RELEASE Farming and the Countryside in Miniature : an exhibition of models Visitors will be transported to a world in miniature at Alford Heritage Museum on Sunday 3rd September.…

August 5, 2023