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Duff House

Name: Duff House
Rating: 2

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Location: Banff And Macduff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Bridge of Alvah – Fife Mausoleum, Duff House loop from Macduff

12.2km

03:19

180m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Bridge of Alvah – Temple of Venus loop from Inverboyndie

14.7km

03:59

210m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Temple of Venus – Bridge of Alvah loop from Banff

11.6km

03:08

140m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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August 18, 2024

Duff House was intended as the chief seat of William Duff, Lord Braco (later 1st Earl Fife). The astute businessman and politician wanted not only to succeed, but also to be seen to succeed.

Architect William Adam rose to the challenge by designing an ambitious baroque mansion. Work began in 1735, with elaborate carved details mostly produced in Adam’s own stoneworks in Queensferry.

Work stopped in 1741, long before the interior was finished. Copies of Adam’s original plans for the house hang in the study. These show the grand curved east and west wings that were never built.

A bitter five-year court case found in favour of Adam. But he died before he could recoup the debt owed to him. Lord Braco felt so let down by the result that he never slept a night in the house. It was left to his heirs to complete the work.

Stine

May 19, 2024

A tour of DuffHouse is very interesting. There are interesting stories about the artwork and furniture contained within.

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Elevation 60 m

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Wednesday 22 October

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Location: Banff And Macduff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Bridge of Alvah – Fife Mausoleum, Duff House loop from Macduff

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