Belvedere in the form of domed arcaded rotunda. Modern harl. 6 round headed keystone arches rising from a continuous plinth. Domed roof capped by a small ball finial. Built in 1737 for the Earl of Fife on a hill over-looking Duff House, the Earl's folly once housed a statue of the goddess Venus.

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

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

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3. Macduff Parish Church – Macduff Library loop from Banff

4.72km

01:17

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

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

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View of the North Sea from the Cliffs

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Temple of Venus

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

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

3. Macduff Parish Church – Macduff Library loop from Banff

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