Banff and Macduff
Scottish Gaelic: Banbh / MacDhuibh
Banff and Macduff shown within Scotland
Population	est. 3,920 (Banff) est. 3,870 (Macduff) (2004) [1]
OS grid reference	NJ687642
Council area	Aberdeenshire
Lieutenancy area	Banffshire
Constituent country	Scotland
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	BANFF / MACDUFF
Postcode district	AB45 1xx (Banff) AB44 1xx (Macduff)
Dialling code	01261
Police	Grampian
Fire	Grampian
Ambulance	Scottish
European Parliament	Scotland
UK Parliament	Banff and Buchan
Scottish Parliament	Banff and Buchan
List of places: UK • Scotland

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Banff (Gaelic Banbh) and Macduff (Gaelic MacDhuibh) are neighbouring towns and former burghs in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Until 1975 Banff was the county town of Banffshire. // Scottish Gaelic (Gàidhlig) is a member of the Goidelic branch of Celtic languages. ... A sign in Linlithgow, Scotland. ... Aberdeenshire (Siorrachd Obar Dheathain in Gaelic) is one of 32 unitary council regions in Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... A county town is the capital of a county in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland. ... Banffshire (Siorrachd Bhanbh in Gaelic) is a small traditional county in the north of Scotland. ...

History and attractions

Banff

Banff lies on the west bank, and Macduff on the east bank of the mouth of the River Deveron, around 25 miles west of Fraserburgh and 45 miles north of Aberdeen. The River Deveron, known anciently as the Dovern is in north east Scotland. ... , Fraserburgh, called The Broch in Scots, is a town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland on the extreme North East corner. ...

Banff's first castle was built to repel Viking invaders and a charter of 1163 shows that Malcolm IV was living there at that time. During this period the town was a busy trading center in the "free hanse" of Northern Scottish burghs, despite not having its own harbour until 1775. The first recorded Sheriff of Banff was Richard de Strathewan in 1264, and in 1372 Royal Burgh status was conferred by King Robert II.^[1] By the 15th century Banff was one of three principal towns exporting salmon to the continent of Europe, along with Aberdeen and Montrose. Malcolm IV (or Máel Coluim mac Eanric) (April 23 x May 24, 1141–9 December 1165), King of Scots, was the eldest son of Earl Henry (d. ... Robert the warrior and knight: the reverse side of Robert IIs Great Seal, enhanced as a 19th century steel engraving. ... For other uses, see Aberdeen (disambiguation). ... , Montrose is a port, tourist resort and royal burgh in Angus, on the east coast of Scotland. ...

The settlement of Doune on the east bank of the river was purchased in 1733 by William Duff, who became the first Earl of Fife. In 1760, James Duff, the second Earl built a harbour there and in 1783 succeeded in promoting Macduff to a Burgh of Barony. The town celebrated its bicentenary in 1983, and the signs erected in that year still stand on the main approaches to the town (most visibly, a large sign next to the Banff Bridge on the Macduff side). William Duff, 1st Earl Fife (1696 – 30 September 1763) was a Scottish peer. ... James Duff, 2nd Earl Fife (1729 – 1809) was a Scottish Earl, Baron and Minister of Parliament. ... For the Jimi Hendrix song, see 1983. ...

The modern-day towns have an aquarium, two golf courses (Duff House Royal and Royal Tarlair), beaches, and were home to the Colleonard Sculpture Park which is now relocated in Aviemore. “Aquaria” redirects here. ... , Aviemore[1] (Scottish Gaelic: An Aghaidh Mhòr) is a tourist resort in the Highlands of Scotland. ...

COAST Festival of the Visual Arts is an annual festival of weekend-long events and attractions in both Banff and Macduff. It runs over the bank holiday weekend at the end of May each year.

The townscape, which is one of the best-preserved in Scotland, has many historic buildings, including fragments of the former royal Banff Castle, a museum in Banff donated by Andrew Carnegie, and a maritime heritage centre in Macduff. Close by is Duff House, designed by William Adam in 1730, and one of Scotland's finest classical houses. It is open to the public as an out-station of the National Gallery of Scotland. This article is about the country. ... Andrew Carnegie (properly pronounced , but commonly or )[1] (November 25, 1835 – August 11, 1919) was a Scottish-born American industrialist, businessman, and a major philanthropist. ... Duff House is a Georgian house in Banff. ... William Adam (1689–June 24, 1748) was a Scottish architect, mason, and entrepreneur. ... The National Gallery of Scotland viewed from the south in front of the Royal Scottish Academy and Princes Street The National Gallery of Scotland, viewed from the north The Entrance of National Gallery of Scotland Montagne Sainte-Victoire by Paul Cézanne (1839-1906) Mrs Robert Scott Moncrieff by Sir...

Also open to the public are the Wrack Woods, due south of Duff House. In the woods, there is an old ice house, a mausoleum, and a wonderful walk to one of the most beautiful secluded spots in the area. The place is known as the Bridge of Alvah, and a single-arch bridge spans the river Deveron. The river Deveron is known for its great fishing for salmon and trout.

Many of the nearby villages also contribute to tourism in the area; in particular Gardenstown and Pennan. Banff's Tourist Information Centre opens during the summer and can be found by St Mary's car park adjacent ot St Mary's Parish Church on Banff's High Street. Their audio tours provide an insight into the town, its history and architecture. Gardenstown is a small village near Banff in Aberdeenshire, North East Scotland. ... Pennan is a small village in the county of Aberdeenshire in Scotland comprising of a single row of houses. ...

Banff and Macduff don't quite merge, but are separated by the valley of the River Deveron. This unpredictable river was finally tamed by the seven arched bridge completed in 1799 by John Smeaton. An earlier bridge had been built in 1765, but was swept away in 1768. The old ferry was brought back into use, until it was lost in a flood in 1773. Portrait of John Smeaton, with the Eddystone Lighthouse in the background John Smeaton, FRS, (June 8, 1724 – October 28, 1792) was a civil engineer – often regarded as the father of civil engineering – responsible for the design of bridges, canals, harbours and lighthouses. ...

Though no longer a commercial port, the harbour has been subject to redevelopment during the latter half of 2006 and now has a marina which serves leisure traffic and small fishing boats, the newly constructed marina is only accessible +3hrs mlw due to the heavy and rapid siltation.

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Railways

Banff and Macduff were served by the Banff, Portsoy and Strathisla Railway (BPSR) from 1857 (to Banff Harbour station), and also the Great North of Scotland Railway (GNSR) from 1860 (to Banff & Macduff station, almost a mile from the town). The GNSR later took over operation and then ownership of the older BPSR line. In 1872 the line to Banff & Macduff station benefited from replacement stations closer to the town centres; Macduff and Banff Bridge opened, and the original station closed on 1 July 1872. All the lines suffered from mid-20th century railway cuts, with Macduff and Banff Bridge stations closing by the end of 1961, and Banff Harbour (known simply as Banff from 1928) closing on 6 July 1964. The Great North of Scotland Railway (GNSR) received its Parliamentary approval on June 26, 1846, following over two years’ of local meetings. ... is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1872 (MDCCCLXXII) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar (or a leap year starting on Saturday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... is the 187th day of the year (188th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also Nintendo emulator: 1964 (emulator). ...

Sport

Banff and surrounding areas have a local football team, Deveronvale F.C., and a rugby team, Banff RFC. Duff House Royal Golf course is bordered by the River Deveron and Duff House.Some interesting holes which can be difficult depending on the wind. Macduff also has a golf course known as Royal Tarlair. Built on land which ends on precipitous cliffs, lost balls really are lost. Deveronvale F.C. is a senior football club currently playing the Highland Football League in Scotland. ...

Etymology

The name "Banff" is uncertain but may be derived from the Scottish Gaelic Banbh or Banbha, a sow, buinne, a stream, or a contraction of Bean-naomh, the holy woman (as is reflected in the town's coat-of-arms).^[1] Currently, the languages spoken in the town and in its vicinity tend to be the Doric dialect of Scots, and English. Scottish Gaelic (Gàidhlig) is a member of the Goidelic branch of Celtic languages. ... Doric was formerly used to refer to all dialects of Lowland Scots but is now usually used as a name for the dialect spoken in the north-east of Scotland. ... This article is about the Anglic language of Scotland. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ...

Notable residents

• Sandi Thom
• Colin Newton
• Alex Salmond
• Richard Gordon

Alexandria Sandi Thom[1] (born August 11, 1981) is a Scottish singer-songwriter from Macduff in Aberdeenshire. ... Colin Newton-Mearns (born Scotland 1977) is the drummer in scottish rock band Idlewild. ... Alexander Elliot Anderson Salmond, known as Alex Salmond (born December 31, 1954, Linlithgow), is a Scottish politician, and the current First Minister of Scotland, heading a minority government. ... Richard Alexander Stuart Gordon (1947-) is a Scottish author born in Banff, Scotland who has written numerous science fiction novels, encyclopedias, and travel guides. ...

References

External links

• COAST festival
• On Flikr photos of 600th Anniversary Celebrations
• On Flikr photos of BB's Festival of Britain 1951
• On Flikr photos of 1 Photos of Banff, Macduff and Surrounding Area

v • d • e Settlements and Places of Interest in Banff and Buchan, Aberdeenshire Primary Settlements Aberchirder · Banff and Macduff · Fraserburgh · Gardenstown · Inverallochy and Cairnbulg · Portsoy · Rosehearty · Sandhaven · Whitehills It has been suggested that Organizr be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Organizr be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Organizr be merged into this article or section. ... Banff and Buchan was formerly (1975_96) a local government district in the Grampian Region of Scotland. ... Logo of Aberdeenshire Council Aberdeenshire (Siorrachd Obar Dheathain in Gaelic) is one of the 32 unitary council areas in Scotland. ... Aberchirder, known locally as Foggieloan or Foggie, is a village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, situated on the A97 road six miles east of Turriff. ... , Fraserburgh, called The Broch in Scots, is a town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland on the extreme North East corner. ... Gardenstown is a small village near Banff in Aberdeenshire, North East Scotland. ... , The villages of Inverallochy and Cairnbulg lie some four miles East of Fraserburgh, in North East Scotland. ... Portsoy is a burgh in the traditional county of Banffshire, Scotland. ... Rosehearty(Rizarty in the local dialect) is located on the Moray Firth coast, 4 miles west of the town Fraserburgh, in the historical county of Aberdeenshire in Scotland. ... Other Settlements Broadsea · Cornhill · Crovie · Fordyce · King Edward · New Aberdour · Pennan · Sandend Cornhill is a small village close to Banff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. ... King Edward is a small village and parish on the north coast of Scotland in Buchan midway between Turriff and Banff. ... A small 19th century planned village New Aberdour lies just south of the Moray Firth Coast, 7 miles West of Fraserburgh. ... Pennan is a small village in the county of Aberdeenshire in Scotland comprising of a single row of houses. ... Places of Interest Duff House · Findlater Castle · Kinnaird Head Lighthouse · Memsie Cairn Duff House is a Georgian house in Banff. ... Findlater Castle sits in a romantic position on a 50-foot-high cliff overlooking the North Sea on the coast of what was Banffshire, Scotland. ... Kinnaird Head is a headland or promontory projecting out into the North Sea from the east coast of Scotland. ...

v • d • e Areas and Primary Settlements in Aberdeenshire (see also: Aberdeen City) in Banff and Buchan Aberchirder · Banff and Macduff · Fraserburgh · Gardenstown · Inverallochy and Cairnbulg · Portsoy · Rosehearty · Sandhaven · Whitehills Logo of Aberdeenshire Council Aberdeenshire (Siorrachd Obar Dheathain in Gaelic) is one of the 32 unitary council areas in Scotland. ... This article is about the Scottish city. ... Banff and Buchan was formerly (1975_96) a local government district in the Grampian Region of Scotland. ... Aberchirder, known locally as Foggieloan or Foggie, is a village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, situated on the A97 road six miles east of Turriff. ... , Fraserburgh, called The Broch in Scots, is a town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland on the extreme North East corner. ... Gardenstown is a small village near Banff in Aberdeenshire, North East Scotland. ... , The villages of Inverallochy and Cairnbulg lie some four miles East of Fraserburgh, in North East Scotland. ... Portsoy is a burgh in the traditional county of Banffshire, Scotland. ... Rosehearty(Rizarty in the local dialect) is located on the Moray Firth coast, 4 miles west of the town Fraserburgh, in the historical county of Aberdeenshire in Scotland. ... in Buchan Boddam · Crimond · Cruden Bay · Fetterangus · Hatton · Longside · Maud · Mintlaw · New Deer · New Pitsligo · Peterhead · St. Combs · St. Fergus · Strichen · Stuartfield council area of Scotland File links The following pages link to this file: Aberdeenshire (unitary) Categories: NowCommons | GFDL images ... Buchan comprises a traditional area and earldom of north-eastern Scotland. ... , There is also a village in the Shetland Islands named Boddam Boddam is a coastal village in Scotland situated in Aberdeenshire, at the easternmost point of mainland Scotland, 29 miles North of Aberdeen and 3 miles South of Peterhead. ... Crimond is a village in the northeast of Scotland. ... 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