Howe of Alford
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Howe of Alford by Anne Burgess as part of the Geograph project.
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Howe of Alford
Image: © Anne Burgess Taken: 9 Sep 2010
A howe is an area of flat land, and the area around Alford is a classic example. It is fertile farmland, and played an important part in the development of agriculture. In the distance is the long ridge of Bennachie, a bank of early morning mist at its feet.
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Image Location
Latitude
57.226636
Longitude
-2.688299