Kintore, Aberdeenshire

Kintore (/kɪnˈtɔːr/; Scottish Gaelic: Ceann Tòrr) is a town and former royal burgh near Inverurie in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, now bypassed by the A96 road between Aberdeen and Inverness. It is situated on the banks of the River Don.

Kintore
  • Scottish Gaelic: Ceann Tòrr
Kintore Town House located in The Square
Kintore
Location within Aberdeenshire
Population4,700 (mid-2020 est.)
OS grid referenceNJ793163
Council area
Lieutenancy area
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townINVERURIE
Postcode districtAB51
Dialling code01467
PoliceScotland
FireScottish
AmbulanceScottish
UK Parliament
Scottish Parliament

Nearby are the remains of Hallforest Castle, former stronghold of the Earls of Kintore.

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