Banff and District
Ward in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 57.603, -2.642 |
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| OS grid ref: | NJ 61 57 |
| Dialling code: | 01261 (Banff) |
Banff and District sits on the north-eastern coast of Aberdeenshire, looking out over the Moray Firth. The ward includes the twin ports of Banff and Macduff plus smaller settlements such as Whitehills, combining sandy bays, rocky headlands and mixed farmland. The coastline, working harbours and proximity to offshore fishing grounds shape a strong maritime character and offer attractive walking, wildlife-watching and golfing opportunities.
Historically the area grew from fishing, shipbuilding and estate culture - the elegant 18th-century Duff House is a local landmark now used for art and events - and today the economy mixes seafood, agriculture, tourism and local services. There’s a lively community life centred on harbour activity, festivals and small arts initiatives, alongside the familiar rural challenges of sustaining jobs and services in a dispersed population.
Postcode districts covering Banff and District
Most populated places nearby
- Elgin 25 miles40.2 km
- Fraserburgh 23.7 miles38.1 km
- Inverurie 24.4 miles39.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Aberchirder Place 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Whitehills Place 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Portsoy Place 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Banff Place 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Macduff Place 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Keith and Cullen Ward 7.4 miles11.8 km
- Turriff Place 8 miles12.9 km
- Cullen Place 8.9 miles14.4 km
Example postcodes in Banff and District
AB45 2NG, AB45 3XJ, AB53 4JX, AB45 1DY, AB45 2XP, AB45 3XB, AB45 1ED, AB45 2YP, AB45 2GD … See all
Transport links
- Aberdeen Airport 32.3 miles51.9 km
- Inverness Airport 52.3 miles84.1 km
- Huntly Railway Station 12.1 miles19.4 km
- Keith Railway Station 12.1 miles19.5 km
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Schools in Banff and District
- Aberchirder School Primary
- Banff Academy Secondary
- Banff Primary School Primary
- Fordyce School Primary
- Ordiquhill School Primary
- Portsoy School Primary
- Whitehills School Primary
Local points of interest
- Montcoffer House Estate 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Ardmeallie House Estate 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Ardmiddle House Estate 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Mayen House Estate 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Sunnyside Beach Beach 8 miles12.9 km
- Huntly Lodge Estate 11.8 miles19 km
- Auchry House Estate 12.4 miles20 km
- Warthill House Estate 17.4 miles28 km
- Drummuir Castle Estate 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Boyndlie House Estate 18.5 miles29.7 km
- Brucklay Castle Estate 18.8 miles30.3 km