Q: photo favourites album

That does not create a favorites album - make a smart album (file menu ==> new smear album) with criteria photo is favorite

LN

The Favorites album appears at the top of the Albums window:

or in the sidebar under Albums which is activated by the Option+Command+S key combination.

Duh - I looked twice and missed it - now I see is - thanks for the picture - us old folks need that

LN

  On the drop down tab of albums there is no favourite album...why not?

Are other predefined albums missing as well? Videos, Selfies, Panoramas, etc?

Then you may need to repair your Photos Library.

See: Repair your library - Photos Help

Important: You should back up your photo library before repairing your library.

 

• If Photos is open, choose Photos > Quit Photos.
• Press Option-Command and double-click the Photos icon in the Applications folder (or click the Photos icon in the Dock).The Repair Library window opens.
• Click Repair to rebuild your photo library.

LarryHN wrote:

 

us old folks need that

 

LN

Ain't that the truth.  Been there, done that.

  Been there, done that.

And did you bring a T-Shirt? 

I've got a bunch from my 70th birthday:

Take your pick.

A great collection, OT.     And all very appropriate!

Belated congratulations to the 70th birthday!