Cushnie, Alford, AB33 8LP

Cushnie is a small locality situated in the AB 33 postal district of Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The area is best known for Cushnie Castle, a 16th‑century tower house that sits about six miles (9.7 km) southwest of the nearby town of Alford. The castle is located near Cushnie Burn, within the Glen of, which suggests a rural setting with natural water features. Residents of Cushnie are therefore close to a notable historic landmark and the scenic surroundings of the Glen of. The proximity to Alford means that basic services and amenities available in the larger town are within a short distance, while the locality itself offers a quiet, rural character. The presence of a historic tower house adds cultural interest to the area, and the nearby burn provides a natural element to the landscape. Overall, Cushnie offers a blend of historic charm and rural tranquility within reach of the amenities of Alford.