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The origin of the name "Banff" is uncertain but may be derived from the Gaelic ''Banbh'' or ''Banbha'', a sow, or a contraction of ''Bean-naomh'', 'the holy woman' (as is reflected in the town's coat-of-arms). | The origin of the name "Banff" is uncertain but may be derived from the Gaelic ''Banbh'' or ''Banbha'', a sow, or a contraction of ''Bean-naomh'', 'the holy woman' (as is reflected in the town's coat-of-arms). | ||
| − | Banff's first castle was built to repel Viking invaders. King Malcolm IV issued a charter in 1163 while lodged in Banff. During this period the town was a busy trading centre in the "free hanse" of northern burghs, despite not having its own harbour until 1775. Royal Burgh status was conferred by King Robert II in 1372}}<noinclude>[[Category:Front Page data templates|Banff]] | + | Banff's first castle was built to repel Viking invaders. King Malcolm IV issued a charter in 1163 while lodged in Banff. During this period the town was a busy trading centre in the "free hanse" of northern burghs, despite not having its own harbour until 1775. Royal Burgh status was conferred by King Robert II in 1372.}}<noinclude>[[Category:Front Page data templates|Banff]] |
