Community Projects
The Boatshed works with community groups, including the Portsoy Coastal Rowing Club, to build traditional boats such as St Ayles Skiffs and salmon cobles.
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Traditional wooden boat building in Portsoy
Hands-on boat building, repair and woodworking on Portsoy's Old Harbour.
The Boatshed runs a range of projects for the community, schools and individuals.
The Boatshed works with community groups, including the Portsoy Coastal Rowing Club, to build traditional boats such as St Ayles Skiffs and salmon cobles.
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Working with local schools and young people, the Boatshed has built over 60 dinghies and partnered with Banff Academy and Chevron on boatbuilding programmes.
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Various boat building packages are available for schools, organisations and families, with volunteers on hand to guide you through the process.
You're welcome to use the facility and tools for your own project, with disabled access and free parking available nearby.
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Anyone can join the volunteer team - just speak to volunteers in the Boatshed or email to get involved.
Located on Portsoy's Old Harbour, the Boatshed offers hands-on experience in boat building, repair and woodworking in a fully equipped, purpose-built workshop.
The Boatshed works with people of all ages, from school pupils to retirees, sharing the skills and traditions of Scotland's rich maritime heritage.
Open to everyone in the community, it offers a space to learn new skills, share ideas or bring your own project to life, with volunteers on hand to help.
The Boatshed is run by volunteers and is open at various times to accommodate different groups and individuals who use the facility. A sign will be placed outside the building advising it is open. If you want to arrange a specific time to visit, please email contact@portsoyboatshed.org
No, there is no charge for visiting the Boatshed, however we do appreciate donations which are used to fund the work we do.
Yes, you are welcome to come and use the facility and tools for a small charge. Please contact us for more details.
Yes, there is disabled access and disabled toilets.
Yes, free parking is available in the small car park opposite the Boatshed or around the harbour area.
Yes, we offer various boat building packages for schools, organisations and families. You don't need previous experience as our volunteers will guide you through the process.
Yes, anyone can join us. Just speak to volunteers working in the Boatshed and pop your contact details on the form you'll find there, or email contact@portsoyboatshed.org
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