Portsoy distillery hoping to offer visitors an even warmer welcome

Press and Journal – A new visitor centre is on the cards for a north-east distillery which has been brought back into production after being mothballed for 22 years. Glenglassaugh Distillery, near Portsoy, has tabled plans to convert office space into a visitor centre, exhibition area and shop.

Cancer Research benefits from Portsoy man’s trek

A TREK in the stunning splendour of America’s Grand Canyon has given a financial boost to a north-east cancer fundraising group. Portsoy-born Dave Reid, who took part in the adventure last October, presented almost £2,500 to the local area branch of Cancer Research UK last night – Press and Journal

Buses stop traffic after design blunder

Bus shelters in Portsoy are creating the wrong kind of stops, according to frustrated residents in the town. They say the new shelters – placed directly opposite each other in Seafield Street last year – create traffic chaos when buses arrive simultaneously from opposite directions – Banffshire Journal

New group aims to help firth folk discover their family roots

THE fascination for family trees has been the spur for plans to form a new family history group on the Moray Firth coast, reports the Press and Journal

Eagle-eyed youngsters help foil thieves

A QUICK-thinking group of young people from Portsoy have been praised by police and a plumbing firm for the part they played in the successful capture of two thieves, reports the Banffshire Journal

Scottish Traditional Boat Festival 2010, Portsoy

The 2010 Festival is setting its sights on helping bring the great traditional skills of the past into the future for folk of all ages, the young in particular.
With special emphasis on boat building, restoration and sailing, but including associated crafts, music and art, the 2010 programme includes a feast of opportunities for all to [...]

Lottery jackpot gives groups new year windfalls

BANFFSHIRE groups that have hit the jackpot are looking forward to a very happy new year after landing generous cash windfalls, reports the Banffshire Journal

Top folk band signs up for Portsoy festival

THE organisers of the Portsoy Traditional Boat Festival have signed up one of Scotland’s top contemporary folk music bands for the 2010 event, reports the Press and Journal

Derelict Portsoy buildings may get new lease of life

BUILDINGS from the early 19th century on the edge of a north-east town could be given a new lease of life, reports the Press and Journal here

Charity groups cash in on Portsoy store’s efforts

FIVE organisations in a north-east town have received cash from fundraising volunteers, reports the Press and Journal here

Stranded anglers plucked to safety

TWO FISHERMEN had a lucky escape when they were cut off by the tide on rocks close to the Portsoy outdoor swimming pool, reports the Banffshire Journal

Teenager tops 100mph on A96

POLICE caught a teenager driving at more than 100mph on a north-east road, a court heard yesterday, reports the Press and Journal

Portsoy gets rid of meal mill eyesore

Demolition work to rid a north-east town centre of a dilapidated former meal mill is nearing an end, reports the Press and Journal here.

Nautical ploys entertain people at Portsoy

ACTIVITIES, stories and music with a maritime flavour provided entertainment yesterday for families and youngsters at Portsoy, reports the Press and Journal

Portsoy boat festival is a scorcher!

It was so hot the tar melted on the streets of the tiny harbour village of Portsoy on Saturday.
Crowds swarmed into the tiny 17th century harbour to soak up the sun on the third day of the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival.
Traditionally held over two days, the event has expanded this year to span four days [...]

Rock and royalty feature at boat festival

The Scottish Traditional Boat Festival got under way today (2 July) and is set for a bumper turnout.
Spanning four days this year insted of two, it kicked off with a selection of activities and entertainment.
Around 100 boats are expected to compete or take visitors and the show expects around 10,000 visitrs each day, providing the [...]

North rock star to open boat festival

Organisers of Portsoy’s Scottish traditional boat festival are reeling after landing one of the north biggest names in music to kick off their four-day event in July. Donnie Munro, former lead singer of Runrig, will play the Wally Green on Friday evening.
Press and Journal

Scottish Traditional Boat Festival, Portsoy

The 16th Scottish Traditional Boat Festival returns to Portsoy in association with homecoming Scotland 2009
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Sandend harbour success marks £1m milestone

A RURAL funding programme in Aberdeenshire has contributed more than £1 million to community projects in a successful first year.
The milestone for the Leader scheme was marked yesterday at the small village harbour at Sandend , near Portsoy, where major restoration is planned.
Full story: Press and Journal

Portsoy skipping duo to star in TV ad

THE skipping skills of two north-east youngsters have won them a role in a TV advertisement that will be screened over the summer.

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