Portsoy Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

view over the inner harbour at Portsoy looking towards the old fishing and boatbuilding houses
view over the inner harbour at Portsoy looking towards the old fishing and boatbuilding houses
Portsoy harbour
Eight years ago, Carn Standing met a young woman on the Doonie beside the remains of the gable end at Portsoy Harbour. She was disabled and very ill, but had been camping there for a number of weeks. He asked her why she was there, to which she replied that she’d been waiting for the dolphins. Carn was inspired by her spirit and determination, and since this encounter, seeing dolphins has always reminded him of this brave woman. This prompted him to create a life size dolphin sculpture out of mild steel and galvanized to protect it from rust, for the 2014 'Scottish Traditional Boat Festival' in Portsoy.
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Homesly The Station Hotel

Homesly The Station Hotel

3.5 out of 5
22 Seafield Street Banff Scotland
The price is AU$234 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$234
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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Stay at this hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Homesly The Station Hotel
Cosy coastal cottage in Portsoy, Scotland with beautiful sea views

Cosy coastal cottage in Portsoy, Scotland with beautiful sea views

Portsoy Scotland
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Portsoy Pottery and Portsoy Ice Cream ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Great location in the beautiful seaside village of Portsoy. Great entertaining spaces, inside and out with sea views. Property very clean, tidy and well equipped. Perfect for our group of 6 blokes on a golfing holiday in the region.

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2025

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Cosy coastal cottage in Portsoy, Scotland with beautiful sea views
Hideaway Cottage With Hot Tub. Pet Friendly!

Hideaway Cottage With Hot Tub. Pet Friendly!

Portsoy, Banff
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Cosy coastal cottage in Portsoy, Scotland with beautiful sea views

Cosy coastal cottage in Portsoy, Scotland with beautiful sea views

Portsoy Scotland
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Portsoy Pottery and Portsoy Ice Cream ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Great location in the beautiful seaside village of Portsoy. Great entertaining spaces, inside and out with sea views. Property very clean, tidy and well equipped. Perfect for our group of 6 blokes on a golfing holiday in the region.

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2025

Cosy coastal cottage in Portsoy, Scotland with beautiful sea views
Hideaway Cottage With Hot Tub. Pet Friendly!

Hideaway Cottage With Hot Tub. Pet Friendly!

Portsoy, Banff
Stay at this cottage in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Portsoy Ice Cream and Portsoy Pottery are located ...
Hideaway Cottage With Hot Tub. Pet Friendly!
Modern Fisherman's Cottage with Stunning Uninterrupted Views of the Moray Firth

Modern Fisherman's Cottage with Stunning Uninterrupted Views of the Moray Firth

Findochty SCT
Stay at this beach holiday home in Buckie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Findochty Harbour and Strathlene Golf ...
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Everything was fine. Couldnt figure out how to work the dishwasher.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Modern Fisherman's Cottage with Stunning Uninterrupted Views of the Moray Firth
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Popular places to visit

Duff House

4/5(1 review)

Find out about the history of Banff when you spend time at Duff House. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its festivals.

Duff House

Portsoy Pottery

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Portsoy Pottery during your trip to Portsoy. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the area's festivals.

Portsoy Pottery

Inverboyndie Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Inverboyndie Beach during your trip to Banff? Amble around the area's waterfront or visit its monuments.

Inverboyndie Beach

Fordyce Joiners Workshop and Visitor Centre

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Fordyce Joiners Workshop and Visitor Centre during your travels in Banff. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Fordyce Joiners Workshop and Visitor Centre

Portsoy Ice Cream

Enjoy an outing to Portsoy Ice Cream during your stay in Portsoy. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Portsoy Ice Cream

Banff Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Banff Museum during your travels in Banff. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its festivals.

Banff Museum

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