Local Events

Known as the friendliest Highland Games in the area they are firmly established in the Scottish Highland Games calendar as one of the most outstanding events. Held in the grounds of Drumtochty Castle in Drumtochty Glen just 2 miles outside Auchenblae, any visitor will agree, there is no better place to be, on the fourth Saturday in June.

The Scottish Traditional Boat Festival will return on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd June 2024.

Upholding the north east’s maritime heritage, there will be a packed programme of entertainment including music and dance, the finest Scottish food and drink and demonstrations of age-old crafts, unique handmade items and gifts.

Coastal connections, fishing memories and seafaring traditions are woven right through the festival – from the heritage boats filling our harbours to the dextrous demonstrations of crafting, seaborne races and hitting the high notes on the music and dance stages.

Be sure to set sail for Portsoy’s boat festival to be part of the magical mix!