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Portsoy

Portsoy is a town in Aberdeenshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 1,730 people. Within 50 km by road there are 51 places to visit: 31 forts & heritage, 6 churches and 6 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Boyne Castle, Fordyce Castle and Findlater Castle.

57.6814° N, 2.6896° WPop. 1,730

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Within 30 km15 places
Within 50 km51
Must-see219
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Portsoy

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:33 pm

42 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Portsoy
  2. Fordyce Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Castle of Parkheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Deskford Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Cullen Gospel Hallchurch · 30 min
  6. Findlater Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Portsoy
Today’s loopPortsoyStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Portsoy?

Boyne Castle (heritage site, about 3 km), Fordyce Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), Findlater Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Cullen Gospel Hall (church, about 10 km), Castle of Park (heritage site, about 11 km), Deskford Church (church, about 11 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Portsoy?

51 places on Spotwander: 31 forts & heritage, 6 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 museums, 1 beach.

Which is the nearest fort to Portsoy?

Boyne Castle, about 3 km by road; Fordyce Castle (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Portsoy?

Cullen Gospel Hall, about 10 km by road; Deskford Church (11 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Portsoy?

Start in Portsoy, visit Fordyce Castle, then Castle of Park, then Deskford Church, then Cullen Gospel Hall, then Findlater Castle, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.