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
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
The Cutty Bar & Restaurant
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)
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
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
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
The Boyne Hotel (6.31 miles)
The Boyne Hotel is situated in the heart of the seaside village of Portsoy, a moments walk form the old harbour. The hotel boasts ten en-suite bedrooms and a popular ... More
Bankhead Croft (6.36 miles)
A warm and friendly welcome awaits you at Bankhead Croft B&B. We are an ideal base if you wish to get to Aberdeen or Inverness.
... MoreSeaview (8.06 miles)
We are a small warm and friendly family run B&B overlooking the Moray Firth, surrounded by countryside set in a most peacful location. Well positioned for Bird-watching, Whale and Dolphin ... More
Fife Arms Hotel (9.09 miles)
The Fife Arms situated in the centre of turriff, is an ideal stay over for the businessman, traveller or short break. All rooms are ensuite, the restaurant has the reputation of serving the best, freshest ... More | visit websiteMill of Nethermill (9.55 miles)
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