Portsoy

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 Harbour

Portsoy (Gaelic: "Port Saoidh") is a burgh in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, formerly in the county of Banffshire.

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

It 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)
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Portsoy'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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