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What Banffshire has to Offer for Cottage Holidays

Banffshire is a particularly attractive area along the north coast of Aberdeenshire which incorporates coast and countryside and which runs from Buckie to Gardenstown. If you are looking for tranquillity, stunning scenery and hoping to unwind, a cottage break in Banffshire could be perfect for you.
 

Some of the Best Places to take a Cottage Break in Banffshire.

• Fantastic coastal towns to discover in Banffshire include Macduff and Buckie.
   
• Particularly charming villages with traditional Scottish fishermen’s cottages include Portknockie, Cullen, Portsoy, Gardenstown and Pennan.
   
• Two of our favourites are Gardenstown with its location at the bottom of a cliff and close proximity to the traditional fishermen’s village of Crovie and Pennan with its wonderful pebble beach, position at the foot of steep cliffs, traditional picture-perfect white-washed cottages and nearby sea caves.

Things to See and Do on a Self-Catering Holiday in Banffshire

•    Do a Spot of Dolphin Watching - this area of Aberdeenshire is home to a resident population of dolphins and wildlife watching trips operate from Macduff.

•    Try your hand at Sea Angling, either from the harbour walls or a boat trip, perfect for those who love to fish.

•    Enjoy romantic walks along some of the wonderful sandy beaches in the area which you can often enjoy walking along alone without seeing a soul. If holidaying with kids, enjoy looking in to rock pools and looking for any interesting finds.

•    Go inland and get a taste of Scottish history with a visit to Delgatie Castle in Turiff.

Finding the Best Holiday Cottage in Banffshire

Whatever your needs, we hope you find the best cottage for you on countrycottagesonline.net in Banffshire and that you enjoy discovering the wonders of this scenic and tranquil area of Aberdeenshire on your cottage holiday.

Updated 18 November 2025