Attraction in Banff
Constructed between 1735 and 1739 by the architect William Adam for William Duff of Braco, later Earl Fife, Duff House has been in turn a ducal residence, hotel, sanitorium, prisoner of war camp, and is now the principal out-station of the National Galleries of Scotland. Duff House contains a fine collection of paintings, furniture, tapestries and artefacts. There are portraits by Allan Ramsay, Sir Henry Raeburn, an El Greco and paintings from Italy, the Netherlands and Germany. There are three pieces of Chippendale furniture designed by Robert Adam and a superb set of gilt chairs of the French Empire period.
Details
Nearest UK Airport: Aberdeen
Tourist Info Number: 0871 716 1936
Months Open: 1st April - 31st October open daily, 11am to 5pm1st November - 31st March open Thurs - Sun, 11am to 4pm
Groups/Parties Welcome: Yes
Discount for Groups: Yes
Coach Parking: Yes
Car Parking: Yes
Wedding Facilities: Yes
Conference Facilities: Yes
Contact Name for Groups: Mrs J. Edwards - Admin Secretary
Admission Price: £3.50
Gift Shop: Yes
Catering: Cafe
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