20 September 2025 (10:00 - 16:00)
21 September 2025 (10:00 - 16:00)
1 High Shore is an original Merchant’s house in the centre of Banff, adjacent to the Silversmith’s House and the Market Arms; they are three of the oldest houses in Banff, forming a rare historic grouping. The Market Arms Pub & Restaurant (dated 1585) is the oldest continuously open pub in Scotland! Opposite lies a medieval churchyard.
Merchant’s House, category A listed, continues its life as a private family home engulfed with history and architectural detail. Probably dating from before 1675, as dated on the outside, with fortified ground floor and evidence of entry at first floor level.
Each of the three floors offer architectural delights, including a huge fireplace, spiral stone stairs, turret and a collection of Aberdeenshire slipware (functional pottery). The courtyard garden offers fascinating nooks and crannies, interesting plaster reliefs and a fine view of the rear of the staircase tower. Over the weekend the family will be on hand and delighted to answer questions and provide guided access to the attic for the able-bodied, to see the numbered beams, cap room and views across the bay.
Only open to the public on Doors Open Days, the event provides an extraordinarily unique opportunity to glimpse into the history of Banff.
The ground floor is wheelchair accessible.

Address
1 High Shore, Banff, AB45 1DB