WORLD-CLASS Scottish produce will be on the menu at this year’s Scottish Traditional Boat Festival.
More than 35 food and drink vendors are set to appear at the 29th annual event at Portsoy harbour, which is expected to attract 16,000 people over two days.
Locally-sourced seafood products like lobster and crab will take center-stage but visitors will also be treated to a selection of other Scottish treats such as wild venison and Aberdeen Angus beef.
However, it isn’t just Scottish dishes on the agenda. The event’s organisers are promising a range of options including pizza, paella, bratwurst and the award-winning Portsoy ice-cream.
David Urquhart, chair of the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival, said: “Our food fayre is set to be even bigger and better than it has been in previous years.
“We are delighted to welcome back several businesses who have been loyal supporters for many years, alongside some new and exciting food and drink producers.”
Some of the more unusual food options available include fresh ostrich and emu eggs from Little Rowater farm, vegan schnitzel from Edelwurst Catering, and churros from Paella Ecosse.
First held in 1993, the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival returns in-person for the first time since 2019.
The 2020 event was cancelled and the 2021 event was online only.
It is one of the country’s biggest celebrations of maritime culture and heritage, bringing together some of Scotland’s finest historic fishing vessels alongside sailing and rowing events.
It also features music and dance performances, with Celtic rock band Skerryvore headlining this year’s event.
The trad band first promised to play at the event’s opening concert back in 2019 but were prevented from performing in-person by coronavirus for two years running.
Organisers say the festival contributes around £1 million to the local economy with guest vessels, crews and visitors travelling from all across the country to attend.
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased on the festival website: www.stbfportsoy.org/buy-tickets/.
