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Turriff
The Aberdeenshire town of Turriff, affectionately known as Turra, is home to one of Scotland’s best-known annual agricultural shows - The Turra Show. Thousands of people – farmers and those who struggle to tell one end of a cow from another – attend this event.
In the town you will find a bustling centre that features lots of independently owned and run businesses, offering unique items at great prices.
In 1913 a white milk cow – later known as the Turra Coo - was seized by the government when its owner protested at the introduction of compulsory National Insurance and refused to hand over £22. The beast was walked into town to be auctioned but locals, sympathetic to the farmer’s plight, caused a near riot, bought the cow and returned it to the farmer. A statue of the famous cow now takes pride of place in the town centre.
Turriff previously received the accolade of being voted Scotland's Most Beautiful High Street.
Just a few miles outside of Turriff amid the rolling fields lays Delgatie Castle. It is a contrast of regal splendour and a cosy family home, mixing one of the finest painted ceilings in Scotland and grand period furniture, with the warmth of the tea-room where the award-winning home bakes have people coming from near and far!
Getting There
Head north from Aberdeen west by car via the A947. There is an available bus route operated by Stagecoach.
Nearby places include Oldmeldrum and Huntly.