The First Harbour of Macduff
The river mouth – with the substantial bar that used to there – has been used for centuries as a natural harbour.
Entries by Ian Williams
Lady Agnes Hay – Countess of Fife
Agnes was a grand-daughter of King William IV, and married James Duff in 1846 while he was serving there as part of the Diplomatic Service. She was born in 1829, and most unfortunately died in 1869 as a result of falling out of her carriage while in London.
Duff House Statues
Across each of the front and back of Duff House there are three statues.
Ice and the Cuddy
The cuddy seemed to be an integral part of life at Duff House
The Great Storm 31st Jan 1953
The seas were so fierce. For us and others around Britain, the forces of nature had taken their toll.
Bonfire on Doune Hill
Monday 26th November 1906 – a huge milestone in the history of Banff and Macduff.
From Banff to New York with flowers
There is much more research to complete, but John Donaldson of Banff is one local lad that certainly did make his way in the world.
“Pretty well churched today”
Recently, reading a local diary yet to be published, the writer makes an observation about his day of Sunday 2nd August 1874: “pretty well churched today”! In all the writer had attended five services that day, three in Banff, one in Macduff, and one in the open air in the Duff House Park.
Wildflowers around Duff House – part 2
The Duff House woods are very rich in wild flowers; here is a brief selection.
Wildflowers around Duff House – part 1
The Duff House woods are rich in wild flowers and this is just a small selection.