Banff Bay (Scottish Gaelic: Bàgh Bhanbh) is a coastal embayment in Scotland situated between the towns of Banff, Aberdeenshire and Macduff, Aberdeenshire.[1] The Burn of Myrehouse is one of the streams draining to Banff Bay. Banff Bay is a prominent geographical feature along the northern coast of Aberdeenshire, and it is visible from a number of locations along the coastal plain such as Longman Hill[2] situated somewhat distant to the east.
| Banff Bay | |
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| Scottish Gaelic: Bàgh Bhanbh | |
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  Banff Bay | |
| Location | Aberdeenshire |
| Coordinates | 57°40′N 2°31′W / 57.667°N 2.517°W |
| Type | Bay |
| Primary inflows | Burn of Myrehouse |
Notes
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edit- United Kingdom Ordnance Survey Map (2004) 1:50,000 scale, Landranger series
- C. Michael Hogan (2008) Longman Hill, The Modern Antiquarian
See also
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