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Banff has a noble past – a past which is on show around every corner of this coastal town. More recently a town dependent on fishing, Banff was originally granted its charter by Robert The Bruce in 1324; its royal burgh status was conferred in 1372. Previous 18th century ‘tourists’ to Banff included Dr Samuel Johnston and Robert Burns, when Banff was winter resort town for country estate landowners.
Banff’s historical heyday was the Georgian era. An elegant seven arch bridge spans the River Deveron and connects Banff to neighbouring Macduff and original Georgian architectural detail still abounds today. The most notable is Duff House which is considered one of William Adam’s best works. Sadly, this view was not shared by the owner, Earl of Fife, who had a well documented – and rather vitriolic - ‘tiff’ with the architect. It is said that he never lived in the house and pulled down the blinds in his carriage every time he passed it. At one time a sanatorium and a prisoner of war camp, Duff House is now home to a permanent collection of the National Galleries of Scotland, including works by Raeburn and El Greco.
Eighteenth century detail can be seen all around Banff with original Georgian fan lights above doorways, unusual dormer windows, curious corners and angle turrets. A walk around the graveyard of St Mary’s Kirk in the centre of Banff shows a fascinating glimpse into the town’s past with the inscriptions for soap manufacturers, weavers, candlemakers and masons. Visit Banff Castle for one of the best views across the beach and the bay to Macduff.
The notorious Scottish outlaw James MacPherson was executed in Banff in 1700. Believing a pardon was en route, the ‘powers that be’ advanced the Banff town clock by 15 minutes to prevent a reprieve. To this day the clock-face across the bay in neighbouring Macduff is blank and it is reputed to be a rebuke to the townspeople of Banff. There is much more about the history of Banff in the community run Banff Museum.
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