Museums & Galleries · Aberdeenshire
Duff House
📍 AB45 3SX
Photo: Otter (CC BY-SA 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Country house gallery displaying National Galleries of Scotland collections
- Explore William Adam's elaborate carved masonry and interiors
- Walk two miles to Bridge of Alvah past ice house and mausoleum
- Wander landscaped grounds with carriage drives and ornamental follies
- Try the fact-finding quiz and drawing challenge for families
Duff House is a country house gallery in Banff, Aberdeenshire, displaying collections from the National Galleries of Scotland. Once the home of art collector William Duff, the early Georgian mansion was designed by architect William Adam, whose elaborate carved masonry and grand interiors you can still admire today. Beyond the house, you can discover its varied past, including its role during the Second World War, and explore the landscaped grounds, following a scenic two-mile walk to the Bridge of Alvah past the ice house and neo-Gothic mausoleum. A fact-finding quiz and drawing challenge make it enjoyable for families too. Found within Aberdeenshire's museums and galleries scene, Duff House sits near 10 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays, making it easy to combine with an overnight stay.
Practical details
- Booking
- Standard entry tickets can be booked for a specific date and time
- Best for
- History lovers, art enthusiasts and families
From the attraction's own website on 16 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
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