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 ₹15,262 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
₹15,262
₹15,262 total
14 Mar - 15 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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
Banff Springs Hotel

Banff Springs Hotel

4 out of 5
8 Golden Knowes Rd Banff Scotland
The price is ₹8,814 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
₹8,814
₹10,577 total
11 Mar - 12 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (219 reviews)
Everything about our stay was very good except the poor service at breakfast.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Banff Springs Hotel
The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant

The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant

3 out of 5
43 Market Street Macduff Scotland
The price is ₹15,294 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
₹15,294
₹18,353 total
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Macduff. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a business centre. Popular attractions Macduff Marine Aquarium and Banff Museum ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (209 reviews)
Very nice stay staff brilliant as always. Some hiccups with hot water but 1st world problem

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant
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Deveron Valley Cottages

Deveron Valley Cottages

3 out of 5
Mains of Auchingoul Huntly Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Huntly. Enjoy free parking, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attraction Glendronach Distillery is located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Beautiful, quiet area, stunning little cottage and very well equipped. Owners have thought of everything.

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2024

Deveron Valley Cottages
The Copper Loft Apartment Keith

The Copper Loft Apartment Keith

2 out of 5
Keith Scotland
Stay at this apartment in Keith. Popular attractions Keith library and St Rufus Park are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
Perfect location and facilities for what we needed

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

The Copper Loft Apartment Keith
Acdc Glamping, Campervan , Caravan and Tent Resort

Acdc Glamping, Campervan , Caravan and Tent Resort

3 out of 5
Dugann Fraserburgh Scotland
Stay at this golf holiday home in Fraserburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attraction New Aberdour Beach is located nearby.
Acdc Glamping, Campervan , Caravan and Tent Resort
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Popular places to visit

Duff House

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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