Reg.Nr. 98/UK/01

Duff House Country House Gallery, Banff

Duff House, situated on the outskirts of Banff near the Moray Firth, in the north-east of Scotland, is regarded as one of Williarn Adam's finest works. The building has been fully refurbished as a country house gallery. Care was taken at all times to safeguard the architectural ...
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Project details

Title:Duff House Country House Gallery, Banff
Entr. year: 1998
Result:Diploma
Country: United Kingdom
Town: Banff, Banff and Buchan District, Aberdeenshire (Scotland)
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: residential building
Former use:Mansion; hotel; sanatorium; camp for german soldiers (later accomodation for allied forces) during World War II
Actual use:Venue for concerts, arts exhibitions and community events
Built: 18th century
Architect / Proj.leader: Williarn Adam, Architect , Hurd Rolland Partnership, Architects (Burntisland - GB)
The Jury's citation: For the nationally-important restoration and cultural re-use of a major country house, in particular for the innovative fire-protection measures.
GPS:57°39'49.1" N; 2°31'16.6" W
Web, Links:

www.duffhouse.org.uk/

Description:
Duff House, situated on the outskirts of Banff near the Moray Firth, in the north-east of Scotland, is regarded as one of Williarn Adam's finest works. The building has been fully refurbished as a country house gallery. Care was taken at all times to safeguard the architectural and historical integrity of the building. Works were mainly internal, ranging from meticolous redecoration to innovative methods or retro "wiring", fire suppression system fitting and floor strenghtening. The building enjoys use as a venue for concerts, arts exhibitions and community events.