Portsoy
Portsoy, home of the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival and the famous Salmon Bothy, is a great place to visit and explore during a day out here on the Moray Coast.
The annual Scottish Traditional Boat Festival, held every July, provides visitors with an insight into the history of Portsoy from bygone ages, with a fleet of traditional boats, art and craft demonstrations, nightly activities and lively bars, the festival has won international acclaim with countless visitors coming from all over the world to experience the unique atmosphere and traditions of this beautiful location.
Boat festival or not, Portsoy offers something for everyone all year round. The area and coastline is rich with wildlife, fantastic walks, great scenery, and for the brave, an open air swimming pool in the warmer climate.
A must see attraction is the Salmon Bothy, a museum that provides a fascinating insight into the history of Portsoy and the surrounding area, along with information on the salmon fishing industry.
Finally, no visit to Portsoy would be complete without a visit to Portsoy Ice Cream, located on the main street you can marvel at a great collection of ice cream, with flavours galore this is a must see shop, but don’t be greedy, the portions are huge!!!!!
The annual Scottish Traditional Boat Festival, held every July, provides visitors with an insight into the history of Portsoy from bygone ages, with a fleet of traditional boats, art and craft demonstrations, nightly activities and lively bars, the festival has won international acclaim with countless visitors coming from all over the world to experience the unique atmosphere and traditions of this beautiful location.
Boat festival or not, Portsoy offers something for everyone all year round. The area and coastline is rich with wildlife, fantastic walks, great scenery, and for the brave, an open air swimming pool in the warmer climate.
A must see attraction is the Salmon Bothy, a museum that provides a fascinating insight into the history of Portsoy and the surrounding area, along with information on the salmon fishing industry.
Finally, no visit to Portsoy would be complete without a visit to Portsoy Ice Cream, located on the main street you can marvel at a great collection of ice cream, with flavours galore this is a must see shop, but don’t be greedy, the portions are huge!!!!!
