Portsoy
Portsoy (Gaelic: Port Saoidh) is a burgh in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, formerly in the county of Banffshire.
Portsoy | |
Scottish Gaelic: Port Saoidh | |
Portsoy Old Harbour |
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OS grid reference | NJ590661 |
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Council area | Aberdeenshire |
Lieutenancy area | Aberdeenshire |
Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | BANFF |
Postcode district | AB45 |
Dialling code | 01261 |
Police | Grampian |
Fire | Grampian |
Ambulance | Scottish |
EU Parliament | Scotland |
UK Parliament | Banff and Buchan |
Scottish Parliament | Banff and Buchan |
It is known for:
- its local jewellery made from "Portsoy marble" (which is not marble, but rather serpentine)
- its locally milled oatmeal which is sold around the world
- its annual small boat festival.
- its two historical harbours
Portsoy Media
The Old Town Hall, now used as a venue for religious gatherings