Archiestown

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Archiestown
Morayshire
Location
Location: 57°28’50"N, 3°17’4"W
Data
Post town: Aberlour
Postcode: AB38
Dialling code: 01340
Local Government
Council: Moray
Parliamentary
constituency:
Moray

Archiestown is a small village in south-east Morayshire close to the border with Banffshire. It is named in honour of its founder Sir Archibald Grant of Monymusk. It is a typical 18th-century planned village with a grid street-plan and spacious square. Originally intended as a weaving centre, it is better known for the nearby distilleries of Cardhu, Knockando, Tamdhu and The Macallan. It is also home to local independent football team Archiestown FC.

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