Portsoy
Portsoy (Gaelic: Port Saoidh) is a burgh in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, formerly in the county of Banffshire.
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| Scottish Gaelic: [Port Saoidh ] Error: {{Lang}}: text has italic markup (help) | |
 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
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The Old Town Hall, now used as a venue for religious gatherings
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