Banff is the county town of Banffshire which can trace its origins as a Royal and Ancient Burgh back to the twelfth century. Situated as it is on the sheltered shoulder of the Moray Firth it is a small coastal town with all the attractions to give you a relaxing and carefree holiday.

Once you arrive in Banff you can park up your car and forget it. Whether your tastes include crafts, beach and fishing, boat trips, golf, woodland, coastal or river walks, everything is within easy reach.

The town centre is dominated by Georgian Buildings which have survived demolition and fashion. The current Townscape Renaissance Initiative aims to ensure their survival well into the future. One of the grandest examples is of course, Duff House, only one of five Adam buildings which still stand in Banff today.

With its north facing coastline Banff has a unique light which has attracted a community of practising artists artists with many of their galleries and studios dotted around the area.

The River Deveron rushes through the 'Bonny Brig o Banff' into Banff Bay where pods of the Moray Firth Bottlenose dolphins, Minkie Whales and seals can be seen regularly feeding at the mouth of the river, alongside aerial displays of gannets, terns, cormorants, sandpipers and oyster catchers to name but a few. The best place to enjoy a panoramic view of all its wildlife is right in the centre town, in the grounds of Banff Castle, (a John Adam Mansion on the site of a medieval castle) which looks right over the Bay.

Banff Bay is only one of Banff's two beaches. Both the Bay and the long sandy stretch of the Banff Links offers quality, year round surfing in clean bathing waters.

Banff's golf course has recently celebrated its centenary and is famous for being designed by Dr Alistair McKenzie, just before he left for Augusta!

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