BANFF AND MACDUFF
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Banff is recognised as one of
Scotland’s best preserved Royal Burghs and,
together with a substantial part of its
landscape setting, is designated as an
‘outstanding conservation area’ with excellent
architectural features throughout the town.
For many years Banff was the
administrative centre for the region and
consequently the local authority was a
significant employer. With the re-organisation
of local government some services were
reconstructed, but they still remains a major
employer within the town. In the private sector
Banff has an increasing reliance on the tourism
industry with major attractions such as Duff
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Macduff was established as a
fishing settlement in the late eighteenth
century around a new harbour, financed by the
Earl of Fife. Over the next two centuries a
series of improvements to the harbour ensured
that Macduff was kept at the forefront of the
fishing industry in the North East. In support
of that industry, services such as shipbuilding
and engineering were established around the
harbour. Macduff is home to nationally
recognised companies in the shipbuilding and
soft drinks.
Within the community there is
a legacy of cultural and economic achievement,
added to the undoubted attraction of the built
and natural environment, giving considerable
potential for the development and promotion of
the area. Past wealth and economic activity in
the area has produced an able and adaptable
workforce.
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The
Partnership is taking forward an agreed strategy for
the town, following extensive public consultation.
Executive
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The aim of the Banff and Macduff
Development Plan is to achieve the successful
regeneration and modernisation of the towns of Banff and
Macduff
Within that single aim there are 4
main objectives for the town:
- To regenerate and modernise
the economy of Banff and Macduff;
- To promote a culture of
enterprise and a commitment to learning and
development;
- To make the towns safe,
healthy, attractive, and vibrant places with a
positive quality image and reputation;
- To revitalise civic pride and
confidence, and mobilise the skills and energy of
the community.
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Recent Progress
In 2003 a series of negative
economic impcats led to the creation of Building Buchan
New Beginnings (BBNB), a vehicle to drive economic
regeneration in the North Aberdeenshire coastal area.
Banff and Macduff were active
partners in the programme which resulted in a number
successful interventions including:
In early 2004 Banff and Macduff
joined with Fraserburgh and Peterhead in the Interreg
IIIb RevitHar project, along with Dutch and German
Harbour Towns. The project aimed to provide investment
to counter negative image perceptions and encourage
positive developments.
The Banff and Macduff Strategy
Steering Group was originated to ensure that returned
BCCI monies were used to stimulate economic development
within the two towns. This group was consists of
nominated community representatives and the Elected
Members for the area. Over the years in excess of
£300,000 has been directed towards a variety of projects
including :
- Banff Harbour Marina Initial
Feasibility Study
- Macduff Harbour Slipway
Mobile Altars
- Maritime Heritage Exhibition
- Banff Renaissance Project
- Supporting Business
Association projects
- Town Marketing initiatives
- Duff House Walking Route
- Landscaping projects in Banff
and Macduff
- Various Youth and Community
projects
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| Position |
Name |
Telephone |
email |
| Area
Manager: |
Malcolm McAuslin |
01261 813300 |
malcolm.mcauslin@aberdeenshire.gov.uk |
| Towns Co-ordinator: |
Michael Roy |
01261 882006 |
michael.roy@aberdeenshire.gov.uk |
| Economic Development: |
Christine
Webster |
01346
519881 |
christine.webster@aberdeenshire.gov.uk |
You can also
send mail or visit the ATP Co-ordinator at:
Enterprise
North East Trust Business Centre
8 Low Street
Banff
AB45 1AS
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Tarlair - Consultants have been appointed to
undertake a feasibility study into the future of Tarlair
Outdoor Pool. The sit ewas awarded A-Listed status by
Historic Scotland in recognition of it being one of the
last surviving Art Deco style buildings of the 1930s in
Scotland. The listing, a first for Macduff, will give
the site legal protection and ensure that it is looked
after and that any changes are carefully managed. The
results of the study will be eagerly awaited for the
popular local site with ideas ranging from a centre for
Art to a venue for concerts due to it’s unique
acoustics.
Banffshire
attractions proved very popular at the 2007 Northern
Lights Tourism Awards when Macduff Marine Aquarium,
and the RSPB Troup Head live camera link to the aquarium
won top prizes.
Banff Harbour
Marina and the Banff and Macduff audio walking trails
also received Highly Commended awards in the categories
for innovation and Aberdeenshire tourism.
The Macduff
Aquarium was the winner in the Visitor Experience
category while it also hosts another winner – the RSPB
video camera on Troup Head cliffs, which beams live
pictures of seabirds on the cliffs to a big screen in
the building. The camera link won in the innovation
category.
The £6.25
million Banff Renaissance Townscape Heritage
Initiative is underway and in addition to a variety
of renovation projects will offer grants of 50%- 90% are
available for repairing roofs, traditional windows and
doors, chimneys and rainwater goods, harling,
re-pointing, shop front renewal, including signage, and
reconstruction of architectural features. Funding and
support comces from the Heritage Lottery Fund, Scottish
Enterprise Grampian, Historic Scotland, Banff and
Macduff economic strategy steering group, and Banff
Preservation Society
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