- Portsoy
infobox UK place
country = Scotland
official_name=Portsoy
gaelic_name=Port Saoidh
population=
os_grid_reference= NJ590661
latitude=57.683
longitude=-2.688
unitary_scotland=Aberdeenshire
lieutenancy_scotland=Aberdeenshire
constituency_westminster= Banff and Buchan
constituency_scottish_parliament= Banff and Buchan
post_town= BANFF
postcode_district = AB45
postcode_area= AB
dial_code= 01261
static_
static_image_caption = Portsoy Old HarbourPortsoy (Gaelic: "Port Saoidh") is a
burgh inAberdeenshire ,Scotland ,formerly in the county ofBanffshire .It is known for:
*its localjewellery made from "Portsoymarble " (which is not marble, but ratherserpentine )
*its locally milledoatmeal which is sold around the world
*its annual smallboat festival.
*its two historical harboursIt also has a pottery, whose ceramics are noted for their delicate colouring.
External links
* [http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/portsoy/portsoy/ Portsoy's page in "Undiscovered Scotland"]
* [http://www.geo.ed.ac.uk/scotgaz/towns/townfirst182.html Portsoy's page in the Gazetteer of Scotland]
* [http://www.robinwilson.net/portsoy/portsoy.html Panorama of Portsoy Harbour] (QuickTime required)
*oscoor gbx|NJ591657Portsoy's Traditional Boats Festival, taking place each summer at the town's harbour, attacts visitors from all over the world. Entertainment for the older generation with traditional festivities and music, and the younger generation with fun fairs, discos at nights and up-to-date entertainment!
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