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The Great Britain Guide

Museums · Scottish Highlands

Portsoy Salmon Bothy

In or near Portsoy.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Portsoy Salmon Bothy — a museum in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Celebrity Appearance - geograph.org.uk - 7529340

Valerie Johnston — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Portsoy Salmon Bothy is a museum located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2019

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Official information

The Salmon Bothy is a historic venue in Portsoy, Scotland, that serves as a museum dedicated to the town's maritime history and the salmon industry. Visitors can explore exhibits related to fishing, local industries, and the cultural heritage of Portsoy, all housed in a restored building that dates back to 1834.

Place summary

Portsoy Salmon Bothy is a museum located in the Scottish Highlands. It is dedicated to the history of salmon fishing and the local fishing industry. The building itself is of historical significance, reflecting the region's maritime heritage.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
57.6850, -2.6872
Postcode
AB45 2RT
Parliamentary constituency
Aberdeenshire North and Moray East

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Portsoy Salmon Bothy?
Portsoy Salmon Bothy is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB45 2RT).
What is Portsoy Salmon Bothy?
Portsoy Salmon Bothy — a museum in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Portsoy Salmon Bothy?
Drivers can use postcode AB45 2RT.
How do I get to Portsoy Salmon Bothy?
Drivers can navigate to postcode AB45 2RT. It sits within the Aberdeenshire North and Moray East parliamentary constituency.