Welcome to the 17th Scottish Traditional Boat Festival June 26-27 2010. Bringing Tradition Back to the Future!
Nestled in the northeast corner of Scotland, between Inverness and Aberdeen, Portsoy's Scottish Traditional Boat Festival provides a holiday or short break destination with something for everyone - a real family affair.
The 2010 Festival has set its sights on helping bring the great traditional skills of the past into the future for folk of all ages and the young in particular.
Traditional boats from far and wide will congregate in the historic harbour at Portsoy. The Festival puts a special emphasis on boat building, restoration and sailing and on associated traditional crafts including knitting, weaving and embroidery and on music and art. The 2010 programme also includes an extensive Food Fayre showcasing all that’s best in Scotland’s food and drink, and there’s a fun run and a 10K road run. It all adds up to a feast of opportunities for all to see, take part in and enjoy.
Attracting thousands of visitors, the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival was launched in 1993 and extols the values of taste, style, heritage and authenticity. It is a community project which continually raises the bar year after year.
PATRONS
The Rt Hon The Earl of Seafield and Mrs Clare Russell, Lord Lieutenant of Banffshire
All proceeds from the festival and related events go towards The Scottish Traditional Boat Festival - Registered Charity number SC037542