Interior of Banff town hall, Coffered Ceiling Supported by 6 Pairs of Female Figures Clasping Laurel Leaf
Location:
Townhall, Situated at corner of Castle street/ Seafield Street
Banff
OS Map Reference:
NJ 688 642
Date:
1851-4
Description:
Listed Category A. Italianante building by Thomas Mackenzie, Elgin 1851-4 , with unusual queen-head capitals and Corinthian pilastered triparte with shell motif over centre light. Linked at south by tall round headed archway incorporating carved bearded head. The interior has 1st floor hall which takes up the entire frontage, the ceiling being supported by 6 pairs of draped female figures clasping laurel wreaths. The Town Hall was originally built as the St. Andrew's Lodge of Masons Hall.
