Banffshirenoun
/ˈbænf.ʃər//ˈbænf.ʃɚ/an area of northeastern Scotland that was a county (= area with its own local government) until 1975:
The hotel is in a relaxing location in rural Banffshire, ideal for golf, distilleries, castles.
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- In 1835 he married Katherine, daughter of Major Ludovic Stewart of Pittyvaich, Banffshire.
- The distillery, near Dufftown in Banffshire, was built in 1990 and can now offer a 12-year-old spirit for the first time.
- He was Conservative MP for Banffshire from 1964-74.
- These skills were useful in managing the Aberdeenshire and Banffshire farms belonging to the family of his wife.
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