Banff is an ancient Royal Burgh town on the west bank of the Moray Firth coast-line on north-east side of Scotland, situated one mile from Macduff, separated by a seven arched bridge over the River Deveron; built in1779. Banff’s charter as a Royal Burgh dates from 1163 confirmed by Robert the Bruce in 1324. Banff is well-known for cliff top paths, hidden coves and interesting architecture. Robert Burns visited Banff in 1780 and wrote McPherson’s Farewell. Banff, originally was a port but was silted up in the 1800’s, is a traditional Scottish town of period character with fine town houses and harbour. Banff is popular with tourists offering a variety of historical attractions including the restored 16th century Inchdrewer Castle, the Pre-reformation church ruins near the harbour, St. Mary’s Parish church built1790, Trinity Alva church built 1844, the Neo-classical Banff academy built 1836 and the Town house built 1796 with tapering clock steeple. The Georgian, Duff House was built c.1735 and now serves as part of the National Gallery of Scotland displaying furnished rooms and art-work. The town has a range of restaurants, pubs, holiday accommodation, hotels and caravan parks, beaches with panoramic sea views and dramatic sun-sets. Activities include golf courses, walks, cycle-paths and fishing in the Deveron.
Attraction
Duff House Country House Gallery
Caravan Park
Care Home
Club
Cottage
Gamrie Lodge Cottages
St Brandon House Country Cottages
Dentist
Doctor
Estate Agent
Farmers Market
Golf Club
Pub and Bar
Aul Fife
Castle Inn
Cutty Bar and Restaurant
Gordon Arms
Market Arms
Railway Inn
Ship Inn
Restaurant
Cutty Bar and Restaurant
Gordon Arms
School
Self-Catering
St Brandon House Country Cottages
Solicitor
Taxi
Vet
Sports Clubs
Banff TC (Tennis)
Shops
Flower House
Banff Pet Shop
George Ellis
Duncan & Todd
D E Shoes
Activities
North 58 Sea Adventures Ltd(Water Sports)
Places to Stay near Banff
Gardenia Guest House (0.04 miles)
Banff Springs Hotel (0.57 miles)
The Orchard (0.82 miles)
Traditional Country House set in 1.5 acre mature garden in idylic woodland setting. Adjacent to Duff House and golf course in historic coastal town of Banff on The Moray Firth. All rooms ensuite with TV, courtesy tray ... More | visit website
Highland Haven Hotel (0.93 miles)
waterfront hotel situated opposite to harbour with breath taking views.Fine dining restaurant with spectacular views over the sea serving mouth watering fresh food.Executive Lounge where you can sip cocktails and ... More
Knowes Hotel (1.14 miles)
Situated high on a hill, overlooking Macduff Harbour, The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant enjoys magnificent views over Banff Bay and across the Moray Firth to the Caithness Coastline. This family run friendly hotel provides an ideal ... More | visit website
Mansefield House Bed & Breakfast (1.20 miles)
St Brandon House Country Cottages (2.96 miles)
Situated 45 miles ... More | visit website
Station Hotel (6.19 miles)
The warmest of welcomes awaits you at the Station Hotel, a comfortable family run hotel situated in the historic town of Portsoy, which is on the breathtaking Grampian Coastal Trail and ... More
Harbour View House (6.22 miles)
Durn House (6.26 miles)
Durn House is located in a quiet backwater in the picturesque coastal fishing village of Portsoy on the Moray/Banffshire Coast. Durn House was built in 1770 and is an elegant ... More
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