The Picardy Stone is one of the oldest Pictish symbol stones, which may date from the 7th century.
The village is served by Insch Railway Station, on the Aberdeen-Inverness train line, or can be reached by bus from Inverurie or Huntly.
The village has a range of local shops, as well as an 18-hole golf course.
Colpy is a village nine miles south of Huntly.