20 September 2025 (10:00 - 16:00)
21 September 2025 (10:00 - 16:00)
A former working Salmon House, the Salmon Bothy dates to 1834 and was purpose built by Seafield Estate who owned the salmon fishing rights along the coast. The building comprised of an office, a bothy, icehouse and fish preparation area, workshop and storage accommodation. The salmon bothy was in operation until 1990 then salmon netting ceased at the Portsoy station, and the building was left unused until 2006 when Portsoy Community Enterprise took it over.
The bothy has been lovingly restored and reopened in 2008 as a museum and community venue with artefacts, displays and exhibits telling the story of Portsoy’s harbours, industries and trade.
The Salmon Bothy recognises the importance of preserving both the physical buildings and the skills used to construct them. It provides an insight into what life was like many years ago when Portsoy was a busy fishing port, the building has been preserved and artefacts on display tell its story.
Over the event guided tours will be taking place.

Address
Portsoy Salmon Bothy, Links Road, Portsoy, AB45 2SS