Portsoy is a small town in Aberdeenshire, 54 miles north-west of Aberdeen, on the north-east coast of Scotland. Portsoy was created a burgh of Barony in 1550. Portsoy is well-known for its ‘Portsoy Marble’ a type of serpentine used for making local jewellery. ‘Portsoy Marble’ was also used for parts of the chimney-pieces in the Palace of Versailles in France, for Louis XIV. The Old harbour originally built c.1550 was re-developed in the 18th century by Partick Ogilvy to export the marble. The New harbour was built in 1825-28 to enhance the fishing industry. Portsoy over-looks Links Bay, an inlet of the Moray Firth; it is steeped in maritime history and was once one an important fishing port. The railway arrived in 1859 and the area became a popular tourist resort, it has a hotel, an inn, a church hall and shops in the square. Built around the Old harbour are some historically interesting buildings dating back to c.1600. On a cliff top, to the east of town stands the remains of Boyne Castle built c.1300. The harbours are now used by pleasure crafts, the Sailing Club and some creel boats catching crab and lobster. There is a Traditional Small Boat Festival held in Portsoy each July.
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Places to Stay near Portsoy
The Boyne Hotel (0.10 miles)
The Boyne Hotel is situated in the heart of the seaside village of Portsoy, a moments walk form the old harbour. The hotel boasts ten en-suite bedrooms and a popular ... More
Station Hotel (0.14 miles)
The warmest of welcomes awaits you at the Station Hotel, a comfortable family run hotel situated in the historic town of Portsoy, which is on the breathtaking Grampian Coastal Trail and ... More
Harbour View House (0.17 miles)
Durn House (0.72 miles)
Durn House is located in a quiet backwater in the picturesque coastal fishing village of Portsoy on the Moray/Banffshire Coast. Durn House was built in 1770 and is an elegant ... More
St Brandon House Country Cottages (3.54 miles)
Situated 45 miles ... More | visit website
Seafield Arms Hotel (4.68 miles)
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One the finest and most popular hotels on the Moray Firth Coast, Scotland. Full of character and charm which sits so well, peacefully and calmly, ... More
Bayview Hotel (4.81 miles)
Cullen Bay Hotel (5.51 miles)
Banff Springs Hotel (5.75 miles)
The Orchard (6.19 miles)
Traditional Country House set in 1.5 acre mature garden in idylic woodland setting. Adjacent to Duff House and golf course in historic coastal town of Banff on The Moray Firth. All rooms ensuite with TV, courtesy tray ... More | visit website
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