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Banff Castle and Gardens

Name: Banff Castle and Gardens
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Location: Banff And Macduff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Best Hikes to Banff Castle and Gardens

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

14.3km

03:54

210m

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

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2. Banff Castle and Gardens loop from Banff

4.92km

01:18

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Banff Harbour – Banff Parish Church loop from Banff

7.95km

02:08

100m

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

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August 18, 2024

Built as a motte and bailey castle in the 12th century and held by the Comyns, Earl of Buchan. The castle was visited by King Edward I of England in 1296 and also in 1298 after defeating William Wallace at the Battle of Falkirk during the Wars of Scottish Independence. The castle was garrisoned with English troops until being captured by the Scots in 1310. It came into the possession of the Sharps, before being sold to Lord Ogilvy of Deskford in 1722. The castle then passed into the hands of the Russells.

The old castle was demolished and a mansion house designed by architect John Adam was built in 1750. The remains of the old castle are a scheduled ancient monument.

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

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Banff Castle and Gardens

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

2. Banff Castle and Gardens loop from Banff

3. Banff Harbour – Banff Parish Church loop from Banff

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