10 Things to do in Portsoy That You Shouldn't Miss

A sunny gift shop stocking gifts and crafts exclusively made in Scotland. Our core opening hours are 11am until 4pm Tuesday to Saturday all year round however we do open on occasional Sundays throughout the summer and in November/December. Please pop in and visit us, a warm welcome is guaranteed!

Completed in 1834 and now lovingly restored, the Salmon Bothy is a superb example of a salmon house with working and living accommodation. The intimate museum tells the story of Portsoy’s harbour and town as a trading, smuggling and fishing port. Explore your roots in the fully equipped genealogical research facility and use the Bothy as a base to explore Portsoy’s splendid harbour and town, as well as the great walks along the coast. 'Upstairs at the Bothy' is a unique and charming venue space regularly hosting musical events, workshops and activities. With a capacity of 60 people it makes a perfect meeting place or party venue and is available to hire.

Glenglassaugh was founded in 1875 by Colonel James Moir and his two nephews. After being mothballed for more than 20 years, production was re-started in 2008. Visit Glenglassaugh Distillery and experience a Revival or Behind the Scenes Tour. Tours available all year Monday to Friday, open Saturday and Sunday May to September.

We are a family run business located in the picturesque harbour village of Portsoy in Aberdeenshire on the Moray Firth, Scotland and have a smaller outlet in Turriff. Alex and staff strive to create an exciting range of ice creams and sorbets which are all made in our Portsoy shop using the finest, and when possible, local ingredients. Over the years we have won numerous awards for our ice creams and sorbets at the National Ice Cream Competition and are preferred suppliers of Fasque House, a beautiful wedding venue.