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Portsoy, Banffshire

Portsoy is a small coastal town in Banffshire. The Old Harbour dates to the 17th century and is the oldest on the Moray Firth. Portsoy is known for local jewellery made from "Portsoy marble". The town is within the council area of Aberdeenshire.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Banffshire
Lat, Long: 57.683315,-2.6915025
Grid Reference: NJ 5886 6615
Civil Parish: Fordyce CP
Council Area: Aberdeenshire CA
Police Area: Scotland (North East) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 36629
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Portsoy,_Banffshire_36629

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