Portsoy
Place in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 57.68, -2.693 |
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| OS grid ref: | NJ 58 65 |
| Population: | 1,730 |
| Dialling code: | 01261 (Banff) |
Portsoy is a small coastal village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, perched on the north‑east shore of the Moray Firth. It’s best known for its pretty, stone‑lined old harbour and narrow streets that reflect a long history of fishing and boatbuilding, and the settlement retains a compact, conservation‑area feel rather than modern sprawl.
The village has a lively cultural life for its size - famous locally for Portsoy “marble” jewellery and for hosting the annual Scottish Traditional Boat Festival which draws classic boats and visitors every summer. Today the economy mixes small‑scale fishing with tourism, crafts and hospitality, while coastal walks and community events keep it socially active.
Postcode districts covering Portsoy
Most populated places nearby
- Elgin 23 miles37.1 km
- Fraserburgh 24.9 miles40 km
Neighbouring places
- Whitehills Place 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Cullen Place 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Banff and District Ward 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Banff Place 6.1 miles9.7 km
- Portknockie Place 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Macduff Place 7.5 miles12 km
- Keith and Cullen Ward 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Findochty Place 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Aberchirder Place 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Buckie Place 9.9 miles16 km
Example postcodes in Portsoy
AB45 2QJ, AB45 2GB, AB45 2PF, AB45 2PR, AB45 2FB, AB45 2RJ, AB45 2PJ, AB45 2QD, AB45 2QL … See all
Transport links
- Aberdeen Airport 37.8 miles60.8 km
- Inverness Airport 51 miles82.1 km
- Keith Railway Station 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Huntly Railway Station 16.6 miles26.7 km
Hotels near Portsoy Ad
- The Royal Oak Hotel 5.1 miles8.2 km
- The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant 4 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Cullen Bay Hotel 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Victoria Hotel 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Banff Springs Hotel 4 5.7 miles9.2 km
- The Seafield Arms 4 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Grant Arms Hotel 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Station Hotel Portsoy 3 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Fife Lodge 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Marine Hotel 3 9.9 miles16 km
Schools in Portsoy
- Portsoy School Primary
Local points of interest
- Sunnyside Beach Beach 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Montcoffer House Estate 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Ardmeallie House Estate 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Mayen House Estate 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Ardmiddle House Estate 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Huntly Lodge Estate 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Auchry House Estate 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Drummuir Castle Estate 19.8 miles31.9 km