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Banff built-up area

Built-up area1.4 km² (0.5 sq mi)

Location in AberdeenshireBanff sits where the marker shows within the county.

11,351
Population
4,900
Households
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About Banff

Banff is a town located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, within the AB45 postcode area. It lies on the north-east coast of Scotland, close to the North Sea, and is known for its coastal setting and historic buildings. The town has a long history as a royal burgh, with records of its existence dating back to the 12th century. Banff features a mix of traditional and modern architecture, including the remains of Banff Castle, which dates from the 13th century. The town centre includes a variety of local shops, cafes, and a weekly market. It is situated near the River Don, which flows into the sea just south of the town. Banff is also a popular base for visitors exploring the surrounding countryside and coastline.

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Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Macduff 1.2 miles Inverboyndie 1.2 miles Whitehills 2 miles Boyndie 2.6 miles Kirktown of Alvah 2.6 miles Longmanhill 3.3 miles Keilhill 3.6 miles King Edward 4.7 miles The Pole of Itlaw 5 miles Portsoy 6.3 miles Blacklaw 6.4 miles Plaidy 6.7 miles

Local Government

District Aberdeenshire
Ward Banff and District
Constituency Banff and Buchan

Streets in AB45 30 shown View all streets

A947 17 A95 11 A97 6 A98 21 Academy Drive 1 Addison Crescent 1 Aird Green 2 Aird Street 2 Alberta Place 1 Alvah Terrace 1 Ardanes Brae 2 B9022 6 B9023 5 B9025 8 B9031 14 B9038 1 B9121 9 B9123 3 B9139 8 Back Path 1 Back Street 1 Barbank Street 1 Barrons Lane 1 Bartlet Place 1 Bayview Crescent 2 Bayview Road 1 Bellevue Road 2 Bellevue Terrace 1 Bogroy Crescent 2 Boyndie Road 2

Postcodes in AB45 50 shown View all postcodes

AB45 1AA AB45 1AB AB45 1AD AB45 1AE AB45 1AF AB45 1AG AB45 1AN AB45 1AP AB45 1AQ AB45 1AR AB45 1AS AB45 1AT AB45 1AU AB45 1AW AB45 1AY AB45 1AZ AB45 1BB AB45 1BD AB45 1BE AB45 1BF AB45 1BG AB45 1BH AB45 1BJ AB45 1BL AB45 1BN AB45 1BP AB45 1BQ AB45 1BR AB45 1BS AB45 1BT AB45 1BU AB45 1BW AB45 1BX AB45 1BY AB45 1BZ AB45 1DA AB45 1DB AB45 1DD AB45 1DE AB45 1DF AB45 1DG AB45 1DH AB45 1DL AB45 1DP AB45 1DQ AB45 1DR AB45 1DS AB45 1DT AB45 1DU AB45 1DW