Standing adjacent to the ancient royal burgh of Banff in the North of Scotland, Duff House is a magnificent example of baroque architecture. It was designed by William Adam in 1735 for William Duff and since then has been used as a family house, hotel, sanatorium and prisoner-of-war camp. Following extensive restoration, the house was re-opened in 1995 as a five-star country house and gallery, run in partnership with Aberdeenshire Council, Historic Scotland and the National Galleries of Scotland.
The extensive grounds of the house provide walks along the River Deveron and also feature the gothic mausoleum of the Duff family.
Opening Times and Admission
Opening times at Duff House differ throughout the year. To find out when the house and tearooms are open and for details of admission visit the Duff House website.
Directions and Access
By car: Duff House is signposted on the outskirts of Banff, a town reached from Aberdeen by the A947.
By bus: The 35 bus runs to Banff from Aberdeen bus station.
Duff House offers a range of access provisions. A lift to gallery floors is available and wheelchairs can be provided on request. Induction loops for the hard hearing are available.
Duff House
Banff
Aberdeenshire
AB45 3SX
Artworks at Duff House
As part of its commitment to Duff House, the National Galleries provides most of the artworks on display, opening up Scotland’s national collection of fine art to new audiences. Highlights include works by El Greco, Gainsborough and Raeburn. The building also houses the Dunimarle Library, a rare collection of over 4,000 volumes, which can be viewed by appointment.
