Banff

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Banff is a handsome and historic sea port town on the north coast of Aberdeenshire. Royal burgh status was granted in 1372 by King Robert II.

a beach with a hill and buildings beyond, including a church on the skyline
a harbour with small sailing boats

A princely seven arched bridge connects Banff to Macduff across the estuary of the River Deveron, completed in 1779 by John Smeaton.

an arched bridge over a river with a green hill beyond
a seven arched bridge with a monument on a hill beyond

The town touches the heart with its haunting collection of historic buildings, many dating from the 18th century. The Market Arms however is perhaps the oldest surviving, built in 1585.

a church spire seen behind tree branches
an old white building with a sign saying The Market Arms and another sign over a black door stating the year 1585

Banff Castle

The original Banff Castle dates from the 12th century. Today it is a handsome manor house with stunning views across Banff Bay.

a bed of pink roses
a yellow stately house
a grey monument in front of a yellow stately house

Airlie Gardens

Echoes of Elysium, a hint of heaven – welcome to the pastel paradise that is Airlie Gardens. Here you can relax in nature, a space of serenity at the edge of the busy town, a cave of timeless calm.

Local children have added colour and charm to the gardens.

wooden butterfly painted red, green, blue and yellow
wooden butterflies painted pink, blue and purple

A market cross delights on Low Street. A tree in the grounds of Banff Castle was planted by the Argentinian Ambassador, His Excellency Senor Don Carlos A Hogan on 25th October 1950, to mark the centenary of the death of General Jose de San Martin, liberator of Argentina and a freeman of the Royal Burgh of Banff.

A market cross with Jesus on a cross and two cloaked figures on either side
an exotic tree

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