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
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