Kirkton Of Tough, Alford, AB33 8ER

Kirkton of Tough, often shortened to Tough, is a settlement in the Marr area of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, at grid reference NJ615129. It lies about 4 kilometres southeast of Alford and 143 kilometres (89 miles) from Edinburgh. The village is notable for being the site where the Aberdeen Angus breed of cattle was first bred, giving it a unique place in agricultural history. Its proximity to Alford provides access to local amenities while maintaining a rural setting characteristic of northeast Scotland.