Staying in the area means experiencing the best of both, especially at Christmas. There's a hot chocolate trail to follow in town, the Banff Christmas Market, and the 'In Search of Christmas ...

He told BBC Scotland News he was "thankful and grateful" to have succeeded in his ambition to be home by Christmas. Apprentice builder Adam, from Banff, was a passenger in a car which crashed in ...

The best times to visit Banff are June to August and December to March. Nature lovers will want to get to the park when the weather is warm and welcoming (and while the hotel rates in town are at ...