Grampian Transport Museum

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Located in the vibrant village of Alford, just 45 minutes from Aberdeen, the museum boasts an impressive range of transport exhibits, from travelling chariots of the 1800s, to some of the fastest cars ever made. Every season the museum refreshes around one-third of its exhibits – this year's exhibition includes "Kings' Cars", which includes the first car owned by the royal family! Another highlight is 'It's Electric', which gives an in-depth look at the past, present and future of electric vehicles. A few old favourites remain, including our MACK Snowplough, Billy Connolly's Boom Lowrider motortrike and one of our Curator's favourites, the ex-Grampian Police Rover SD1 Vitesse.

Our Tea Room serves an array of hot drinks, light lunches and snacks.

At the present time we have in place comprehensive Covid-19 safety measures to keep our visitors as safe as possible. A clear signage system explains how it all works and the measures are being very well received by visitors. To prevent overcrowding we have moved to online bookings easily accessed through our website.

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Sit down and relax with a cup of tea or coffee in the cosy café.

With a selection of tasty cakes, trays bakes and freshly prepared sandwiches, the 'Travellers Rest' is the ideal place for a quick refresh during your visit.

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  • Official Star Rating
  • Opening Times
    April 1st to April 18th: 7 days a week 10am to 5pm

    April 19th to July 4th: Thursday to Monday only - 10am to 5 pm

    July 5th to August 22nd: 7 days a week 10am to 5pm

    August 23rd to September 30th: Thursday to Monday only - 10am to 5pm

    October 1st to October 17th: Thursday to Monday only - 10am to 4pm

    October 18th to October 30th: 7 days a week 10am to 4pm
  • Facilities
    • Toilets
    • Gift Shop
    • Child Friendly
    • Pets Allowed
    • Parking
    • Coach parking
    • Public Transport
    • Tours
  • Accessibility
    • Disabled Access
    • Blue Badge Parking
  • Visit Scotland Welcome Scheme
  • Accreditations and Awards
  • Official Star Rating
  • Opening Times
    April 1st to April 18th: 7 days a week 10am to 5pm

    April 19th to July 4th: Thursday to Monday only - 10am to 5pm

    July 5th to August 22nd: 7 days a week 10am to 5pm

    August 23rd to September 30th: Thursday to Monday only - 10am to 5pm

    October 1st to October 17th: Thursday to Monday only - 10am to 4pm

    October 18th to October 30th: 7 days a week 10am to 4pm
  • Facilities
    • Child Friendly
    • Parking
    • Coach Parking
    • Pets Allowed
    • Public Transport
  • Accessibility
    • Disabled Access
    • Blue Badge Parking
  • Visit Scotland Welcome Scheme
  • Accreditations and Awards

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