Banff

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Tel code: 01261 | code search
Postcode: AB45 | code search
Population: 4000
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Birthplace of:
George Washington Wilson
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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

Banff Links Caravan Park

Care Home

Dounemount Care Home

Club

The Seafield Night Club

Dentist

Banff Dental Practice

Doctor

Dr J Anderson

Estate Agent

Home Wise Estate Agents

Farmers Market

Banff Farmers Market

Golf Club

Duff House Royal

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

Banff Primary School

Self-Catering

St Brandon House Country Cottages

Solicitor

Stewart & Watson

Taxi

Portsoy Taxis

Vet

Bellevue Veterinary Group

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

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Gardenia Guest House (0.04 miles)

Gardenia Guest House
Gardenia Guest House is a quality guest house offering en suite accommodation in Banff located on the Moray Coast. We would like to extend a very warm welcome to all our guests at Gardenia Guest House, ... More | visit website
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Highland Haven Hotel (0.93 miles)

Highland Haven Hotel

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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

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St Brandon House Country Cottages (2.96 miles)

St Brandon House Country Cottages
This truly is a hidden corner of Scotland where the pace of life is slow, air refreshing and food delicious, with a good nights sleep assured, it makes for the perfect holiday recipe.

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Station Hotel (6.19 miles)

Station Hotel

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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

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Durn House (6.26 miles)

Durn House

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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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The Boyne Hotel (6.31 miles)

The Boyne Hotel

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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

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Bankhead Croft (6.36 miles)

Bankhead Croft

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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.

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Seaview (8.06 miles)

Seaview

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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

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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 website
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Mill of Nethermill (9.55 miles)

Mill of Nethermill
Mill of Nethermill Holidays is located in a secluded bay on the beautiful Banffshire coast, North East Scotland, and ideally situated near the well known village of Pennan, home of the Pennan Inn and C-listed ... More | visit website

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