Duffus

Also known as Dubhais

alt=|thumb|Duffus Duffus () is a village and parish in Moray, Scotland. It is best known for the nearby Duffus Castle, St. Peters' Kirk, and Spynie Palace.

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Locality: Duffus
Region: Alba / Scotland
Country: United Kingdom
Population: 0

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Official name: Dubhais
Image: Duffus in 2002.jpg

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Commons category: Duffus
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native label: Duffus

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alt=|thumb|Duffus Duffus () is a village and parish in Moray, Scotland. It is best known for the nearby Duffus Castle, St. Peters' Kirk, and Spynie Palace.

==Name== The name of the village Duffus derives from the lands of Duffus in Moray, Scotland. What is now known as Duffus Parish encompasses the lands of the ancient Barony of Duffus and comprises . The Duffus name has undergone a variety of spelling changes through the years; in 1290, "Dufhus", and in 1512, "Duffous". The name is probably a compilation of two Gaelic words, dubh and uisg, meaning "darkwater" or "blackwater". At one time, the region was below sea-level and the Loch of Spynie and stagnant pools of water were a conspicuous feature of the area.