Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Turriff, Aberdeenshire

Property for sale in Turriff

Turriff is a small town and parish in rural Aberdeenshire, with a population of almost 5,000. Due south of Macduff and Banff, Turriff lies at the confluence of the Burn of Turriff and the River Deveron, and dates back more than 1,000 years. In the mid 18th century, Turriff expanded as an agricultural trading centre, greatly benefiting from the highway between Banff and Aberdeen. In 1857 the railway arrived boosting the commercial growth of the town. Today, Turriff has numerous buildings and houses, constructed in red sandstone, that date from the 18th century. One of the most attractive is the Fife Arms Hotel, a traditional country inn built in 1770.

Beautiful countryside, stunning architecture, good local amenities and a high demand for homes can result in a limited supply of houses for sale in Turriff. But, if you would like to see what is currently available, please contact Turriff estate agents.

Flats for sale in Turriff are also rare but it is worth checking with estate agents in Turriff before expanding your search to towns such as Fraserburgh, Huntly, Ellon, and Inverurie.

Amenities for Turriff properties

Castles, former distilleries, museums, and an abundance of historical sites add to the texture of life in Turriff. For those that love the outdoors there is an 18-hole golf course, excellent fishing, and a wild landscape that is perfect for shooting and horse riding, though not necessarily at the same time! In the centre of town there are branches of the Bank of Scotland, Lloyds TSB, Alliance & Leicester, Royal Bank of Scotland, and Clydesdale Bank. Turriff also has a library, a swimming pool, a good selection of specialist shops and a couple of supermarkets. The local schools are Markethill Primary School and, for secondary education, Turriff Academy.

Transport in Turriff

Turriff bestrides the A947 from Banff to Aberdeen and is served by a good choice of bus routes. The railway station in Huntly is 18 miles to the south-west of Turriff and is on the main line between Inverness and Aberdeen.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Turriff, which is covered by postcode, AB53, you may also like to consider Huntly, Insch, Ellon, Inverurie, Alford, Aboyne, Westhill, and Aberdeen.