Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Huntly, Aberdeenshire

Property for sale in Huntly

Formerly known as Milton of Strathbogie, Huntly is a picturesque town with 4,000 inhabitants situated on raised ground north-west of Aberdeen. Well-known for its beautiful castle and even better known for its shortbread biscuits, Huntly lies close to the rivers Deveron and Bogie both, of which, offer excellent salmon and trout fishing. In 1854, the railway line between Aberdeen and Inverness was completed and Huntly became an important freight centre servicing both cities. Today, Huntly is also well-placed on the road network and is served by the A96, Aberdeen – Inverness road, and the A97 and the A920.

Huntly is a majestic town full of large, solid buildings, constructed in grey stone, with many dating from the 18th century. The wide main streets are supported by a network of smaller streets that are lined with charming cottages and houses. There is always a limited supply of houses for sale in Huntly, but if you would like to see what is currently available, including any flats for sale in Huntly, please contact Huntly estate agents.

Amenities for Huntly properties

Huntly Castle overlooks The Gordon Schools, the main secondary school in the region, which is built in traditional stone to a classic design including a clock tower and cupola. The school is complemented by 10 regional primary schools including Gordon Primary School. Other amenities in Huntly include the Nordic Ski Centre, a swimming pool with gym, plenty of restaurants serving Thai, Italian, Indian, and French foods; and cafes, bars, pubs and take-aways. Huntly is served by 4 main banks, a post office, library, 5 churches, and a diverse range of independent shops including, electrical, food, and pharmaceutical. A plan to demolish the old cinema and replace it with up to 15 flats is under consideration.

Transport in Huntly

The new railway station in Huntly was built in 2000 and lies to the east of town on the main line between Inverness and Aberdeen. As mentioned above, Huntly is served by 3 major roads, and a good bus service operates within the town.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Huntly, which is covered by postcode, AB54, you may also like to consider Turriff, Insch, Ellon, Inverurie, Alford, Aboyne, Ballater, and Peterculter.