Local Area

Aberdeen 45 miles, Elgin 35 miles, Inverness 70 miles.

Located in and near Banff on the Banffshire Coast, our luxury properties allow guests to enjoy the beautiful sandy beaches, rugged headlands and lush woodland walks. Inverboyndie Beach, Cullykhan Beach and Sandend beach are worth a visit. A trip through small historic fishing villages full of history and heritage, including Whitehills, Portsoy, Gardenstown, Crovie and Pennan is also a must.

Wildlife is abundant, with a large variety of birds, deer, dolphins, seals and the occasional whale being spotted around the area. Boat trips can be taken from nearby Macduff Harbour in search of the local wildlife and to enjoy the coastal views. Macduff Marine Aquarium features many of the smaller sea creatures that inhabit local waters.

Wildlife is abundant, with a large variety of birds, deer, dolphins, seals and the occasional whale being spotted around the area. Boat trips can be taken from nearby Macduff Harbour in search of the local wildlife and to enjoy the coastal views. Macduff Marine Aquarium features many of the smaller sea creatures that inhabit local waters.

For the adventurous, surfing is available at Banff Links and also at Sandend Beach, whilst Cullen Sea School offers kayaking, paddleboarding and other watersport activities.

For those who prefer to stay on terra firma but still seek adventure, we recommend fishing on the River Deveron or a visit to Duff House Royal Golf Club, nearby Royal Tarlair Golf Club or Myrus Driving Range in Macduff to brush up on those golf skills. Keen walkers and cyclists will find plenty coastal trails to explore.

Visit historic castles and houses, including Duff House in Banff, a Georgian estate house now listed as a category A building and part of the National Galleries of Scotland. The Speyside Whisky Trail is nearby, with many distilleries within easy reach of Banff.

Local showcase events include The Scottish Traditional Boat Festival in Portsoy and Turriff Show, as well as number of smaller festivals and events throughout the year.

Visit historic castles and houses, including Duff House in Banff, a Georgian estate house now listed as a category A building and part of the National Galleries of Scotland. The Speyside Whisky Trail is nearby, with many distilleries within easy reach of Banff.

Local showcase events include The Scottish Traditional Boat Festival in Portsoy and Turriff Show, as well as number of smaller festivals and events throughout the year.

Banff is also directly located on the North East 250 driving route which leads through the north east of Scotland.

For more inspiration and ideas for things to do, visit the VisitAberdeenshire website.