Links

Follow these links to find out a bit more about the local area, dive shops, marine wildlife or even to see what the weather will be like when you come out on a trip...

LOCAL INFORMATION

Local Area

A comprehensive picture of what is on offer in the towns of Banff and Macduff. www.banffshirecoast.com

Gardenstown is a beautiful little village on the Banffshire coastline –a favourite stop-over of North 58 trips –take a look www.discovergardenstown.co.uk

A travel information guide covering the whole of Scotland and containing useful local information. www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk

Local Activities
Macduff Marine Aquarium. Fascinating displays of marine wildlife and habitats native to the Moray Firth –unique kelp reef, ray pool, touch tanks, feeding displays and dive shows. There is now a live camera link with Troup Head for a bird's eye view of the gannet colony...www.macduff-aquarium.org.uk

Duff House, Banff. A stately house with an extraordinary history and collections from the National Galleries of Scotland. Extensive grounds and woodland walks. www.duffhouse.com

Banff is on the National Cycle Route 1, which is part of a cycle route around the whole of the North Sea. www.northsea-cycle.com

Surf club based in Banff, open to all ages, with instruction and all gear hire www.surfandwatersportsclub-scotland.com

Try kitesurfing! Apparently the Moray Firth coast is the place to do it! www.synergykitesports.com

If you're into sea fishing, we recommend Moray Firth Charters, also from Banff

Local Events
The Scottish Traditional Boat Festival, held annually at the 17th Century Portsoy Harbour. www.scottishtraditionalboatfestival.co.uk

COAST Festival of Visual Arts www.coastfestival.org.uk

Banff Harbour Marina
Factual and historical information on Banff Harbour Marina. www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/harbours

Local Accommodation

St Helen's Guesthouse, Banff - for top B&B check www.sthelensbanff.demon.co.uk

Gamrie Lodge Holiday Cottages on the Moray Coast of Scotland - quality self catering set in beautiful grounds and available throughout the year. www.gamrielodge.co.uk

The Creative Retreat - The unique development space for artists' studios - accommodation - retreats and arts holidays in an unspoilt costal hideaway... www.creative-retreat.co.uk

The Park Hotel, Macduff www.parkhotel-scotland.org.uk

CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION

RSPB - For Birds, For People, For Ever. www.rspb.org.uk
Dolphin Space Programme. www.dolphinspace.org

WiSe (Wildlife Safe) Scheme www.wisescheme.org

Marine Conservation Society www.mcsuk.org

DIVE OPERATORS

Learn to dive, improve your diving skills, hire and buy equipment, find out about local diving and trips to other exotic locations! www.aberdeenwatersports.com, or www.northeastdive.co.uk

ORGANISED TOURS

Castle and local scenery tours in the comfort of luxury 4x4's departing from Aberdeen and Huntly www.castle-tours.co.uk

PHOTOGRAPHY

Our favourite local wildlife photographer:
www.charliephillipsimages.co.uk

WEATHER

Local weather provided by the BBC. www.bbc.co.uk/weather
Met Office inshore forecasts www.meto.gov.uk