
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Banff, Castle Street as No Class (event) (period Unassigned). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 100m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Banff, Castle Street is associated with the historic town of Banff in Moray, Scotland, and its strategic importance dates back to the medieval period when it was held by the powerful Comyn family. The site is remembered for its role in the Wars of Scottish Independence and as a location linked to the murder of John Comyn, later known as the "Red Comyn," by Robert the Bruce in 1306.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Banff, High StreetUnidentified Pottery (13th Century) · 109 yd
Banff, Old Castlegate, GeneralGeneral View (period Unassigned) · 127 yd
Banff, Castle Street, Trinity and Alvah ChurchChurch (19th Century) · 135 yd
Museum of BanffMuseum · 184 yd
Banff, Low Street, Market CrossMarket Cross (medieval) · 192 yd
Captain George Duff MemorialMemorial · 253 yd
Banff War MemorialMemorial · 262 yd
Banff, Castle Street, Banff Castle and Old CastleCastle (medieval), House (medieval), Motte (medieval) · 265 yd
Brothers: Palmer Cove, Banff Bay, North SeaSloop (19th Century) · 878 yd
Banff BayBay · 997 yd
Macduff DistilleryHeritage attraction · 1218 yd
Marchioness of Huntly: Banff Links, Boyndie Bay, North SeaSmack (19th Century) · 1.1 miOther information
Photo: Richard Webb · CC BY-SA 2.0