Portsoy

Travel 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 P9,766 per night from Mar 19 to Mar 20
P9,766
P9,766 total
Mar 19 - Mar 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our 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 P6,197 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
P6,197
P7,437 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (219 reviews)
Everything about our stay was very good except the poor service at breakfast.

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

Banff Springs Hotel
The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant

The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant

3 out of 5
43 Market Street Macduff Scotland
The price is P9,786 per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
P9,786
P11,744 total
Mar 12 - Mar 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Macduff. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a business center. 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 Feb 27, 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 Jul 24, 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 Dec 31, 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
Book a stay at this golf vacation home in Fraserburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 with a stop at Duff House. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its festivals.

Duff House

Portsoy Pottery

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Portsoy Pottery during your travels in 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 exploring the galleries in Fordyce Joiners Workshop and Visitor Centre 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 exploring the galleries in Banff Museum in Banff. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its festivals.

Banff Museum