Duff House, Scotland

Duff House is a Georgian house in Banff, Scotland designed by William Adam, built between 1735 and 1740, and widely believed to be one of Britain's finest Georgian houses. Duff House was built for William Duff of Braco, who became Earl Fife in 1759.

The building of Duff House did not go smoothly. Arguments over its building reached such an intensity that Duff never lived here. Indeed, so acrimoniously did this end that it is said that he could ne even bring himself to look at the completed house, having his carriage blinds drawn whenever he passed by.

In the twentieth century Duff House was in turn a palm court hotel, a sanatorium and a prisoner of war camp.

Since 1995 Duff House has been part of the National Galleries of Scotland and houses a range of art treasures and superbly furnished rooms. It also hosts a programme of artistic events and is used as a base for artists and writers. The gallery's permanent collection contains paintings and furniture, including chairs by Chippendale, tapestries, and old masters by artists such as Sir Henry Raeburn and El Greco.

There are stunning country walks in the grounds open throughout the year.

Opening Times

1 April to 31 October
Open 11am to 5pm daily

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Ticket Prices

Admission to Galleries:
Full Price £6.85
Concession £5.70
Family £17.50
Exhibition only £4.40

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Disabled Facilities

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More Information

Telephone: 01261 818900
Email: duff.house@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

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