Preserving the rich heritage of Alford and Donside for future generations

Museum News

  • Doors Open Days 2022

    Doors Open Days 2022

    The museum will still be participating in Aberdeenshire Doors Open Days on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 September 10am – 4pm. Admission is free and pre-booking is not required. Refreshments…

  • Volunteers Wearing Masks

    2022 Annual General Meeting

    The 2022 Annual General Meeting of the Alford and Donside Heritage Association will take place on Friday 7th October at 7.30 p.m. at Alford Mens Shed. The AGM will be…

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    Volunteer development visits

    A small group of our volunteer team visited Knockando Woolmill and Grantown-on-Spey Museum last week. We were looking for good ideas to bring back to our museum, and also learn…

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    Museum Mini Storytelling and Crafts for Pre-school children. Friday 15 July and Friday 22 July

    Storytelling and crafts in the museum for pre-school children. Tickets £4 per child – siblings £2.50 extra. 10 – 11 am. Bookings online at Alford & Donside Heritage Association –…

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    Night at the Museum – Fundraiser 22 July 7pm

    Enjoy an evening of entertainment in our historic building.– Experience schooldays in our classroom– Listen to a ballad in the bothy– Hear tales from a Mart auctioneer over dinner then–…