Aberdeenshire
**NEW VENUE FOR 2026**
Set within seven acres of attractive gardens, Boyndie Visitor Centre is housed in a former Victorian-era school. Today, it welcomes tens of thousands of visitors each year, drawn by its popular, family-friendly restaurant, gift shops, and garden centre.
What many visitors may not realise, however, is that the building is owned and operated by a community-led charity delivering a wide range of vital local services. Even those familiar with Boyndie are often surprised by the scale and diversity of the work carried out behind the scenes.
Whether you are a regular visitor or discovering Boyndie for the first time, this special visit offers a unique opportunity to go beyond the surface. Guests will have the chance to meet the Charity’s CEO and gain a personal insight into the organisation’s history, its aims and objectives, and the real impact of its work within the community.
Within the visitor centre, there is also a small display highlighting the area’s wartime history, including information about RAF Banff.
A short interactive talk, lasting approximately 30 minutes with additional time for questions, will be delivered by CEO Duncan Leece B.E.M. The session will explore the charity’s work, its history, and its “behind the scenes” activities, offering valuable insight into its impact and operations. Talks will take place at 10:30am, 12:00pm, and 1:45pm, with each session limited to a maximum of 30 participants. Throughout the day, visitors can also enjoy access to the gardens, shops, and restaurant, all of which will remain open.
Activities:
- A short interactive talk taking place at 10:30am, 12:00pm, and 1:45pm
Visitor Information:
- Booking is essential for the interactive talk
- To reserve a place, please email: boyndietrust@hotmail.com
- All public areas are on one level, ensuring easy access
- Water bottles can be refilled on site
- Dogs are welcome in the gardens and picnic area
- Food and drinks are available in the café (charges apply)
Facilities
Additional Access Information
- All public areas are on one level.
- Dogs are allowed in the gardens and picnic area.
Gallery
Key Information
- General access does not require booking in advance.
- Booking for the interactive talk is essential.
- To book spaces, please email: boyndietrust@hotmail.com
- Talk times are: 10.30am, 12pm & 1.45pm and will last approximately 30 minutes with time for questions after.
- There will be a maximum of 30 visitors per talk.
Where to find us
Address
- Boyndie Visitor Centre
- The Old School
- Boyndie, Banff
- AB45 2JT