Top Things to do in Banff
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Top 10 Things to do in Banff, United Kingdom (UK)
Discover the best top things to do in Banff, United Kingdom (UK) including Portsoy Ice Cream, Macduff Marine Aquarium, The Old School - Boyndie Visitor Centre, Seafield Arms Whitehills, Duff House, Beautiful Rebel, Royal Tarlair Golf Club, Suds Surf School, Glenlivet, Museum of Banff.
Restaurants in Banff
1. Portsoy Ice Cream
Overall Ratings
5 based on 209 reviews
We are a family run business located in the picturesque harbour village of Portsoy in Aberdeenshire on the Moray Firth, Scotland and have a smaller outlet in Turriff. Alex and staff strive to create an exciting range of ice creams and sorbets which are all made in our Portsoy shop using the finest, and when possible, local ingredients. Over the years we have won numerous awards for our ice creams and sorbets at the National Ice Cream Competition and are preferred suppliers of Fasque House, a beautiful wedding venue.
Reviewed By Jeremy B - Ripon, United Kingdom
In 18 months this little gem has grown! The ices remain fantastic and according to my fiancee are the best she has ever tasted especially the rose and lemon! Rest assured we will be back!
2. Macduff Marine Aquarium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 238 reviews
Scotland’s Moray Firth is teeming with amazing marine life and it’s all on show at Macduff Marine Aquarium. This fascinating attraction leads you to discover the firth’s underwater habitats, with realistic displays taking you from the shoreline to the murky seafloor – you’ll meet hundreds of local fishy characters of all shapes and sizes. Look out for the shark nursery and get hands on with seashore critters at the touch pools. Don’t miss seeing the feeding frenzy when divers jump in with the fish in the unique kelp reef tank! There are talks and feeding shows every day, quizzes for the kids, a gift shop and all day tickets. Enthusiastic staff will help make your visit memorable.
Reviewed By m a - scotland
Inservice day from school.....
Took my two boys up to see the improvements, can't see what's different!
We have always loved taking a trip there, the main tank was beautifully cleaned so maybe that's it?
Staff doing the talk - very knowledgeable and passionate about the fish.
3. The Old School - Boyndie Visitor Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By Fred E - West Sussex, United Kingdom
My wife and I visited this centre for lunch while touring Scotland recently - rather average in our opinion.
On arrival we were met by a very nice older lady at the entrance who runs the tourist shop. She gave us an excellent briefing about the centre. We then headed for the Cafeteria and joined the queue.
We both chose the salmon and scrambled egg Sandwich. Unfortunately the salmon tasted suspiciously like the tinned version and looked a deathly grey colour. The scrambled egg was excessively overcooked and rubbery in texture.
Staff were all friendly, polite and helpful but they did appear to get in each others way but that could be because their working area is a bit on the small side for the range of food they're dealing with and the number of staff on duty that day - 6.
For the tourist / visitor it's well worth a visit from the local, national and military historical perspective. RAF Banff played a huge part in Britain's defence.
4. Seafield Arms Whitehills
Overall Ratings
4 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By FIONA H - Turriff, United Kingdom
Dropped in the of chance of something to eat.Were very pleasantly surprised ,We Both chose the seafood stew,done in a Lobster bisque,it was lovely,very tasty with lots of prawns ,mussels,halibut and other tasty morsels served with rice.We would definitely pay another visit to try some more of the fish dishes.There was an extensive menu not only fish, - burgers ,steaks etc etc .Nice cheery young girl serving.Needed to go for a nice stroll round the paths and lanes of Whitehills to walk of our food !!!
5. Duff House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 224 reviews
A magnificent early Georgian mansion, designed by William Adam for the Earl of Fife. It is considered to be an Adam masterpiece and is one of the most important buildings in the North. The foundation stone was laid on the 11th June 1735 and the building was finished five years later, although it took over 100 years to complete the interior. Duff House is a jewel set in a stunning triangle of coast, river and parkland. There is a tea room and shop on ground-floor level, as well as temporary Exhibitions by visiting artists and societies.
Reviewed By nanamc - Adelaide
We visited Duff House in September and enjoyed our 90 mins wandering about. We chatted to the guides who were stationed around the house and gave lots of useful information and directions. As Australians we were directed to the two old globes(1700-1800) with one showing the lack of the southern coast of Australia as the globes pre-date the completed mapping of Australia - we really appreciated the guide's time in pointing this out to us. The decorations, furniture and paintings are well worth the time to spend there looking at the many rooms and gaining a smalll glimpse of life in Victorian times.
6. Beautiful Rebel
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Beautiful Rebel, is situated within The Retreat Hair & Beauty salon in Whitehills. Lenise has 11 years of Beauty and Spa experience, carrying out a professional service of treatments ranging from waxing and nails to a more relaxing massage or facial.
Reviewed By aurielsmith1 - Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
Booked with Lenise for eyelash treatment. I was delighted with it and the results. But not only did she do that, she used the free time to give me a foot, hand and Indian head massage. Truly wonderful...!!! ?Thank you very much for your fantastic review and I look forward to seeing you again for some more relaxation soon.. Lenise
7. Royal Tarlair Golf Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
A cliff top parkland course which certainly presents a challenge for the more serious golfer,and offers enjoyable golf in an ideal setting for the not so serious. A warm welcome awaits all visitors to Royal Tarlair and all we ask of you is to enjoy your golf while here.
Reviewed By mike02legge - Macduff, United Kingdom
Played here for many a year and never not enjoyed my 18 holes. Excellent views, quality greens all year round and the par 3 13th is to die for, up there with the best in the U.K if not world.
8. Suds Surf School
Overall Ratings
5 based on 9 reviews
Surfing, Standup Paddleboarding, Coasteering & Bodyboarding lessons, hire and sales.
Reviewed By emmabmcg - Edinburgh
Yesterday our children (8 and 11) had their first experience of Surfing with Suds Surf School. It was an excellent experience from putting on their wetsuits and shoes, all provided, to catching their first wave. They were on the sea in the beautiful Sandend beach for nearly 3 hours and had s fantastic time. The instructions were clear and the instructor was totally in control and motivating throughout the lesson. I would totally recommend this!
9. Glenlivet
Overall Ratings
4 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By Montravelguy - Montreal, Canada
We adored the long weekend we spent hiking around the trail network on the Glenlivet Estate. From moorland to forest to sprawling green farms, this is an absolutely gorgeous part of the world, and not too many people around to mess it up!
We'd go back in a second.
10. Museum of Banff
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
This is one of the oldest museums in Scotland, and is filled with the history of a very historic tow. Look out for the Banff silver, and the display on the Deskford carnyx.
Reviewed By geordierover2012 - Newcastle
My wife and I recently visited this museum during a trip to Scotland. Very informative and interesting. The staff member on duty was helpful and very friendly, a lovely lady who was very enthusiastic, thank you.
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