Scottish Traditional Boat Festival

05/06/2026

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04/06/2026

CLEARWATER

A beautiful blend of traditional inspiration and modern craftsmanship, Clearwater is heading for Portsoy.

Based on the famous Falmouth working boats once used to dredge oysters under sail, Clearwater features a classic gaff cutter rig, wooden deck and spars, and a fibreglass hull.

⚓ See Clearwater in our Maritime and Community Zone, sponsored by Glenglassaugh.

Festival tickets are discounted when purchased in advance online, get yours now at www.stbfportsoy.org/buy-tickets. Local discount code PORTSOYDAY.

04/06/2026

THE FLAVOURS OF THE FESTIVAL AWAIT

Get ready for a delicious weekend at the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival as local chefs, award-winning brands, artisan producers, whisky makers and distillers come together in our new Cookery Demonstration Area, kindly sponsored by Hamlyns Scottish Porridge Oats and Oatmeal

🎤Featuring live sessions from Buckie Lobster Company, el_raco_de_las_tapas, Chef Graham Mitchell and Wray Thomson of The Doric Kitchen , Craig Wilson Kilted Chef Ltd, Seafood Bothy, Isle of Skye Bakery, Garioch Community Kitchen and theweesourdoughbakery.

🥃 There will also be a guided whisky tastings with Stewart Buchanan, global brand ambassador from Glenglassaugh and a summer cocktail 🍹 making session with Duncan McDougall of Tayport Distillery.

We've got all the ingredients for a great weekend of food and drink and best of all, the Cookery Demonstration Area is completely FREE to access.

👨‍🍳 Watch live cookery demonstrations
😋 Sample delicious food and drink
🥃 Discover new producers and flavours
🍴 Pick up tips, recipes and inspiration

So, take a seat, soak up the atmosphere and celebrate the very best of Scottish food and drink with us in Portsoy.

📍Check out the full schedule and start planning your weekend!

04/06/2026

THE FLAVOURS OF THE FESTIVAL AWAIT

Get ready for a delicious weekend at the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival as local chefs, award-winning brands, artisan producers, whisky makers and distillers come together in our new Cookery Demonstration Area, kindly sponsored by Hamlyns Scottish Porridge Oats and Oatmeal

🎤Featuring live sessions from Buckie Lobster Company, El Raco De Las Tapas, Chef Graham Mitchell and Wray Thomson of The Doric Kitchen , Craig Wilson Kilted Chef Ltd, Seafood Bothy, Isle of Skye Bakery, Garioch Community Kitchen and The Wee Sourdough Bakery.

🥃 There will also be a guided whisky tastings with Stewart Buchanan, global brand ambassador from Glenglassaugh and a summer cocktail 🍹 making session with Duncan McDougall of Tayport Distillery.

We've got all the ingredients for a great weekend of food and drink and best of all, the Cookery Demonstration Area is completely FREE to access.

👨‍🍳 Watch live cookery demonstrations
😋 Sample delicious food and drink
🥃 Discover new producers and flavours
🍴 Pick up tips, recipes and inspiration

So, take a seat, soak up the atmosphere and celebrate the very best of Scottish food and drink with us in Portsoy.

📍Check out the full schedule and start planning your weekend!

03/06/2026

🎶 YOU ASKED, WE LISTENED 🎶

One of the key messages from our Chance to Change consultation was that visitors wanted to see more local music and performers featured throughout the festival.

We're delighted to have partnered with Folk at the Salmon Bothy who have curated a fantastic programme of live music for the Harbour Stage and Wally Green Stage.

From rising stars such as Farran to established performers including Tripple, Sam Lucas and Mike Blackburn, this year's line-up celebrates the incredible musical talent we have here in the north east.

Whether you enjoy traditional folk, contemporary acoustic music, sea shanties, bothy ballads or lively singalongs, there will be something for everyone across the festival weekend.

🎤 Check out the music schedules in our festival programme www.stbfportsoy.org/programme.

🎟️ Festival tickets are discounted when purchased in advance online from www.stbfportsoy.org/buy-tickets. Local discount code PORTSOYDAY.

03/06/2026

AMAWA

Joining us in the Maritime and Community Zone, proudly sponsored by , is AMAWA, a Merry Fisher cruiser with an overall length of 25ft and a draft of 3ft.

⚓ See AMAWA and many more vessels at the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June. Get your tickets at www.stbfportsoy.org.

03/06/2026

🌟 Volunteers’ Week is the perfect time to get involved! 🌟

We’re looking for friendly festival Stewards to join our volunteering team at the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival on 13–14 June.

⏰ Just 4 hours of your time
🎟️ Receive a FREE family wristband
⚓ Be part of an unforgettable community event

Interested? Contact [email protected] to sign up.

Thanks to North East Scotland Preservation Trust - NESPT for sponsoring our volunteers for 2026.

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02/06/2026

FESTIVAL PROGRAMME

The wait is over – the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival programme is now LIVE! 🎉

From heritage boats and maritime displays to live music, dance, food & drink, family entertainment, craft demonstrations and so much more, there’s a packed weekend of activities waiting for you in Portsoy. 🚤🎶🍴

📍Explore everything that’s happening at this year’s festival and plan your visit at www.stbfportsoy.org/programme.

You’ll also find copies of the programme in local cafes, shops and businesses and at the festival ticket office and pay booths.

📅 Join us on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June 2026, festival tickets are discounted when purchased in advance online at www.stbfportsoy.org/buy-tickets. Local discount code PORTSOYDAY.

Who are you most looking forward to seeing or what are you most excited to experience this year? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️

Browse the official Glenglassaugh Scottish Traditional Boat Festival Souvenir Programme online.