Detail of the Bodie Fountain showing the inscription: Presented to the Burgh of Macduff by Doctor and Mrs Walford Bodie in memory of their daughter Jeannie

Walford Bodie was a famous magician whose popular and sometimes controversial show toured the UK. In 1905 he moved to Macduff and styled himself ‘The Laird of Macduff’. He used his wealth for the benefit of the town.

The Former Tollbooth Hotel was one of the five buildings identified as a priority project.

The Ivy Blanchard shop on Bridge Street was restored to allow it to become a shop once more.

Photograph of renovated old smiddy Banff

The Smiddy is situated on Old Market Place and is a Category B listed building.