Around the Turriff Area, Aberdeenshire

The market town of Turriff gained burgh status in 1512. Over the years, Turriff has developed as an important market town and service centre for the agriculture sector. Modern day Turriff is still the main centre for its rural farming hinterland, with a range of local shops, swimming pool, golf course, caravan park and sports centre. 

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Turriff Show is perhaps best known for the 'Turra Show'. Dating from 1864, this annual two-day agricultural show in August is one of the largest in Scotland, regularly attracting around 40,000 visitors per annum, and serving to highlight the importance of agriculture to the local area.

Visit the Turriff Show website

Fyvie Castle - Ghosts, legends and folklore are all woven into the tapestry of Fyvie’s 800-year history. Each tower of this magnificent Scottish Baronial fortress is traditionally associated with one of the castle’s five successive families – Preston, Meldrum, Seton, Gordon and Forbes-Leith. You can see their influences today among the medieval stones and the lavish Edwardian interiors, and imagine what castle life must have been like for the families and their royal guests – among them Robert the Bruce and CharlesI.

Delgatie Castle, Turriff - Most recently the home of the late Capt. Hay of Delgatie, Feudal Baron, and is the Clan Hay Centre, this uniquely Scottish Castle has largely been in the Hay family for the last 650 years. It was taken from the Earl of Buchan after the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314, when Robert the Bruce routed the invading English army. Mary Queen of Scots stayed at Delgatie for three days after the Battle of Cirrichie in 1562. Her bedchamber is on view to the visitor.

Aden Farming Museum - Relive the story of our famous farming past in the beautiful surroundings of Aden Country Park. Start at the unique, semi- circular Home Farm steading by exploring the "Aden Estate Story" and the "Weel Vrocht Grun" exhibitions. Visit Hareshowe, a working farm set in the 1950s.  Award-winning displays & audio-visual shows, Guided tours and costume guides, See oatcakes baked at the Horseman's House and verity of other Exhibitions.

Banff Links - Duff House, Banff.

If golf is your forte , then the local course at Duff House in Banff is one to check out. Scenic views along the River Deveron looking towards the coast and the towns of Banff & Macduff complete the scene. If you have the time call in Duff House which is open to the public for a wander around the many treasures enclosed , including the art gallery and tea shop.

Macduff.

      The harbour town of Macduff is only a short drive from the cottages sitting " next door " to Banff. Sightseeing trips and sea fishing are also available in Macduff from Puffin Cruises , situated at the far end of the harbour.      

            The harbour is home to the Macduff fishing fleet and many a colourful photo can be snapped around here

Macduff Harbour

                                               Macduff Marine Aquarium   A must for kids and

                                               adults alike ! See the giant cod and feed the fish

                                               yourself.       Well worth a visit.                                     

Banff.

Running across Banff bridge over the Deveron brings you into the small market town of Banff. From the famous Spotty Bag shop to take-aways , souvenirs and sweet shops Banff has it all in one small huddle.   

Duff House and the grounds are full of interesting discoveries , including country walks and kids adventure playground. All Free except entry to the House.

Aberdeenshire has a rich culture and has so much to see and do, from visiting the Pictish Standing Stones going back nearly 3,000, follow the Whisky Trial and visit some of Scotland finest distilleries, the Moray Coast with its bottle nose dolphins and small picturesque fishing villages. There is so much to visit, we can guarantee you wont be disappointed.