Banff Travel Guide

  The name Banff is thought to come from Scottish Gaelic meaning ‘Young Pig’ or from a stream called ‘Pigs Burn’.

The town started off as a port in the 10th century and became a royal centre at the end of the 12th century.   The town was created a royal burgh in 1372.

It has many 17th and 18th century buildings castle and town houses built and once owned by local lairds, prosperous tradesmen and merchants.  Duff House mansion is open to visitors and houses many wonderful works of art owned by the nationl galleries, set in grounds with fantastic woodland walks to the most amazing scenic spot the  'Bridge of Alvah',  see also www.banff-macduff.com 'out and about' photos.  Fantastic beach, free museum in the high street, nice harbour with boat trips along the Moray Firth.   Across the bridge eastward and you are in Macduff.