.....No matter which direction you head you will see awesome cliffs, caves and beautiful fishing villages. The coastline is open and exposed, but you will see that there are lots of little harbours tucked in naturally sheltered nooks and crannies.

.....Heading Eastward...

.....Eastward brings us past the beach at Banff Links with its stunning stretch of golden sand. Continuing along the coast you will see the twin towns of Macduff and Banff by the mouth of the River Deveron. Going on toward Gardenstown, the tiny settlement of Crovie lies tucked in under the rocks on the edge of the shore.

.....Just beyond these scenic villages lie the towering cliffs of Troup Head with its vast array of seabirds perched on the exposed rock faces. Down below the cliff face are caves which extend below the waterline some 15 metres deep. These caves are frequented by the local seals which fish these waters along with the birds - you may also see them sunning themselves on the rocks.

.....Beyond Troup Head is the beautiful sheltered sandy beach of Cullykhan and Fort Fiddes and then Pennan, the wee village with the red phone box made famous by the film Local Hero.

.....Heading Westward...

.....Westward from the marina takes us past Portsoy, the home of Portsoy Marble and made famous in recent years by the popularity of the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival.

.....The cliffs stretching from Portsoy to Cullen are very craggy and play host to a vast variety of marine life and nesting birds seeking a quiet spot. One of the highlights is the remains of Findlater Castle clinging to the rocks on an exposed cliff face.

.....From Findlater Castle we proceed towards Cullen with its grand railway viaducts, then crossing the bay we come to the famous Bowfiddle Rock with its huge archway. We promise to get as close as we can to the looming archway.

.....We are very careful when watching wildlife and adhere to the rules on how to watch marine mammals and birds. Remember, sometimes you won’t get as far on your trip because we are lucky enough to sight Dolphins!