Many towns around the UK have a Market Street, like Macduff; or a Market Place, like Banff. Old Market Place in Banff, between Tesco and The Spotty Bag shop, was indeed just that – a place where markets were held, although other places have also been used. However, in Macduff, it seems Market Street was not used for that purpose and the name has a different background.
Isaac Cooper Banff’s own fiddle composer
Famous people, Town life, UncategorizedHill of Doune Urn
Stories, Town lifeOne of the first tourists that recorded their trip around Scotland was Thomas Pennant; 250 years ago last week, 14th August in 1769, he visited Banff and recorded a bronze age urn found on the Hill of Doune.
The Linen Trade in Banff
UncategorizedAdmiral Gordon
Maritime, StoriesOut of the Blue
Military, Stories, Town lifeIt’s Monday morning, 22nd July 1940 – 79 years ago. The day is just getting going, just after nine o’clock in the morning – another great summer morning. A lone Heinkel bomber disturbs the peace….
Cornhill and Gross Breesen
UncategorizedOur Lady of Banff
UncategorizedJames Wilson
Military, StoriesMarket Street, Macduff
Stories, Town lifeMany towns around the UK have a Market Street, like Macduff; or a Market Place, like Banff. Old Market Place in Banff, between Tesco and The Spotty Bag shop, was indeed just that – a place where markets were held, although other places have also been used. However, in Macduff, it seems Market Street was not used for that purpose and the name has a different background.
Fore – Golfing in Banff
Stories, Town life