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Me-Now-Views; Less Speak More Peek

The balance of Banff - or more specifically, Duff House.

Detail from the fireplace in the dining room


Surrounded by gilt...


The Norwegian Flag


Every window had a blissful view


Several of the 'closet' rooms held curio cabinets - here with brass, silver and pewter from India and China


In the glass display cabinet were these exquisite wee bottles; the smaller ones barely more than an inch!






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15 comments:

  1. Walter & Angel Millie29 July 2025 at 05:00

    What a lovely selection of pictures from Duff House.

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  2. Stephanie29 July 2025 at 07:32

    I'm sure I would be mesmerized by the glass display cabinet.

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  3. Stephanie29 July 2025 at 07:32

    I'm sure I would be mesmerized by the glass display cabinet.

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  4. Ms. ~K29 July 2025 at 08:39

    I could spend hours in gazing at the beautiful glass cabinet! Duff House is gorgeous! Thx for sharing places I will never be able to visit. 😉
    ❤️ Kit & The Kitties

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  5. Tigger's Mum29 July 2025 at 08:40

    So much colour and richness but would it have been a comfortable or cosy place to call home? I wonder whether folks of such wealth led a bitterly cold existence at times (in more senses than just the air temperature in their grand salons and living rooms).

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    1. Yamini MacLean29 July 2025 at 13:38

      Hari OM
      Oh, I think we can safely say that Mr Duff and his second wife led a very warm and fulfilling life - fourteen sprogs, walls full of (then) budding artists. I did get the impression this family did know love and warmth - but I understand your point... one could apply the thought to the super wealthy now. Perhaps more so. None of the current elite look like they are actually enjoying life, do they?!! Yxx

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  6. Hilary Melton-Butcher29 July 2025 at 11:24

    Hi Yam - the Wedgwood fireplace panel just brought back my talk on Stubbs and he way he learnt using the practice of 'ecorche' in sculpting and art-work. It must have been such an interesting visit - love it and your photos - cheers Hilary

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  7. easyweimaraner29 July 2025 at 12:58

    that is wonderful... and how much details.... real art

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  8. Tomichan Matheikal29 July 2025 at 14:57

    The first pic seems to have paved the way for the legend of St George.

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  9. Duke29 July 2025 at 15:18

    Love the fireplace panel. It looks like Wedgewood! The Duff House is so beautiful.

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  10. rupam sarma29 July 2025 at 15:40

    Looks awesome

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  11. David M. Gascoigne,29 July 2025 at 16:07

    There is grandeur in these rooms, YAM.

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  12. Jenn Jilks29 July 2025 at 17:42

    You visit amazing sites. XX

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  13. The Adventures of the LLB Gang29 July 2025 at 18:23

    Such beautiful and detailed architecture...
    I can't even imagine how long it takes to dust..teeheehee

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  14. My Mind's Eye29 July 2025 at 18:26

    We both have thoroughly enjoyed every inch of the Duff Tour
    Someone here loves the red bottles and both of us love the most amazing architecture
    Hugs Cecilia and Bryan

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