Scottish Traditional Boat Festival
Scottish Traditional Boat Festival
is a celebration of the north east’s seafaring past. Traditional boats from far and wide, will dock in the historic Portsoy Harbour, with a range of
delights for all the senses from boats, music and crafts to food for all the family.
Around 15,000 visitors are expected to attend over the two days, to see the finest craft in the Scottish historic fishing fleet, alongside a medley of music and dance and a wide range of handmade items and gifts.
The best of Scottish produce is on the menu in the food fayre, with fresh fish and seafood, homemade pies and locally produced whisky, gin and rum.
A full music programme over the weekend will feature a host of music and dance performers, from local groups to renowned artists and bands. The craft fayre and coastal crafts areas will showcase a wide range of stunning handmade items including jewellery, ceramics, artwork, candles and bespoke wooden gifts and accessories.
This year we are delighted to welcome the world-famous Red Arrows, in their only Scottish public display, during their very busy diamond anniversary campaign. This new nine-aircraft show will feature manoeuvres not seen for a generation, in their routine which changes each year.
THIS EXPERIENCE IS FOR 16 PEOPLE
22nd JUNE 2024
PORTSOY
1 DAY
LUXE ITINERARY
12/12:30PM – 6PM
Jill Mair, owner and chef of Aspire Restaurant will welcome you for an indugent two-course lunch of local flavours, with a large glass of wine. Aspire Restaurant is set inside a modernly renovated mid-19 th century church and offers a unique and relaxing dining experience, with a strong focus on Scottish cuisine, using locally sourced produce.
After lunch, you can explore the Harbour area festival, climbing aboard the historic Isabella Fortuna and Reaper before enjoying a guided tasting with Glenglassaugh Distillery.
Glenglassaugh’s distinctive coastal single malt whiskies harness the elements of the surrounding Portsoy coast, where you’ll experience rolling waves of flavour, shaped by land and sea. Glenglassaugh’s Brand Ambassador team will share their story and take you through a tasting of their exceptional single malts.
Following the whisky tasting, you will have free time to further explore the Back Green area of the festival site, visiting the food and drink marquee, craft fayre and coastal craft areas.
There will be a drinks and canapes reception, along with an exclusive ‘meet and greet’ with Red 10 from the Red Arrows team, you will be presented with a goodie bag, featuring a range of local products and gifts from festival exhibitors before moving to the prime viewing area for the Red Arrows display.