Banff (Aberdeenshire) - Banff (Aberdeenshire)

Banff is a small town on the northeast coast Scotland in the Council Area Aberdeenshire at the mouth of the Deveron.

background

Banff is the eponymous place of the former county of Banffshire. Together with the village east of the Deveron Macduff today it forms a communal unit. The canadian city Banff got its name in 1894 from George Stephen a former director of the Canadian Pacific Railway who was born in Banff, Scotland. In the film Local Hero served, among other things, Banff as a filming location.

getting there

By plane

The nearest airport is 57.201944-2.197778Aberdeen airport(IATA: ABZ).

By train

The place is not connected to the rail network.

By bus

Stage coach bus offers a direct connection with Line 35 Aberdeen to Union Station, the journey time is approx. 2 hours.

In the street

Of Aberdeen or Inverness via the A96 and at Huntly turn onto the A97 and follow it for about 30 km to Banff.

By bicycle

mobility

Offer within Banff Stage coach bus and Deveron coaches a local bus service.

Tourist Attractions

Castles, chateaus and palaces

• 57.658628-2.5200781  Duff House, Banff AB45 3SX, United Kingdom. Tel.: 44 1261 818181. .The Duff House is a Georgian style castle that dates back to 1735.Open: Apr. to Oct. daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last admission 4.30 p.m.). Nov. to Mar. Thursday to Sunday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm (last admission 3:30 pm).Price: Adults £ 7.50 Children £ 4.50.last change: Feb. 2019

Museums

• 57.663486-2.5231362  Museum of Banff, High St, Banff AB45 1AE. The museum was founded in 1828, today it is in a building from 1902.last change: Feb. 2019

various

• 57.671944-2.491753  Macduff Marine Aquarium, 11 High Shore, Macduff AB44 1SL. Tel.: 44 1261 833369. Open: Mar. - Oct. Mon. to Fri. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sat. Sun. 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, last entry 4:30 pm; Nov. to Feb. Sat. - Wed.Price: Adults £ 7.25 Children 3-4 £ 2.90 5-15 £ 4.25.last change: Feb. 2019

activities

• 57.6666-2.52241  Banff Castle Community and Arts Facilities, Banff Castle, Castle St, Banff AB45 1DL. .A mansion designed by architect John Adam and built in 1750. Today the country house is used as a venue for art exhibitions and other events.last change: Feb. 2019

shop

• 57.663369-2.5152531  Co-op food, Bridge Rd, Banff AB45 1U. Tel.: 44 1261 815005. last change: Feb. 2019

kitchen

• 57.666533-2.5227391  Kelpie Cafe, Castle Street, Banff AB45 1DL. .The cafe is located in the grounds of Banff Castle.last change: Feb. 2019
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nightlife

accommodation

• 57.67005-2.5532751  Banff Links Caravan Park, Inverboyndie, Banff AB45 2JJ. Tel.: 44 1261 812228. last change: Feb. 2019

Cheap

Bed & Breakfast

• 57.664167-2.5213892  Carmelite House. Tel.: 44 1261 812152, Email: [email protected]. last change: Feb. 2019
• 57.666153-2.5237473  Trinity Manse Guest House, 21 Castle St, Banff AB45 1DH. Tel.: 44 1261 812244. last change: Feb. 2019

medium

• 57.667514-2.5390424  Banff Springs Hotel, Golden Knowes Road, Banff, AB45 2JE. Tel.: 44 1261 812881, Email: [email protected]. last change: Feb. 2019

Upscale

• 57.658119-2.5296535  Fife Lodge Hotel, Sandyhill Rd, Banff AB45 1BE. Tel.: 44 1261 812436, Fax: 44 1261 606100, Email: [email protected]. last change: Feb. 2019

security

• 57.665781-2.5210562  Police Scotland, 19, High Shore, Banff AB45 1HN. last change: Feb. 2019

health

• 57.668889-2.5243613  Chalmers Hospital, Clunie St, Banff AB45 1JA. Tel.: 44 1261 812567. last change: Feb. 2019

Practical advice

• 57.665167-2.52364  Banff Post Office, 11 Castle St, Banff AB45 1DH. last change: Feb. 2019

trips

Web links

http://www.banff-macduff.com/ - Banff Official Website