Scottish Traditional Boat Festival

18/06/2026

Glenglassaugh Sandend Ice cream in the cabinet today! 🥃

Perfect treat for fathers day. 🫶🏼

17/06/2026

🏆 Best Boat Award – Marean KY120 🏆

The chairman of the festival, David Urquhart, presented the Best Boat Award for 2026 to Marean KY120.

Built in 1949 by Millers of St Monans for Mr Blackery of Crail, Marean is a traditional Scottish fishing vessel constructed from pitch pine on oak. Throughout her working life, she fished from ports around Scotland and the north-east coast of England, while also carrying mail to the Isle of May and the North Carr Lightship.

Following her conversion to sail in 2000, Marean later fell into disrepair before being rescued and restored by Bob Clunas in 2012, preserving an important piece of Scotland’s maritime heritage for future generations.

Since purchasing Marean in 2019, owner and custodian Billy Milne has maintained her to an exceptionally high standard. Recent painting and ongoing maintenance ensure that this beautiful vessel continues to look her best while remaining a living example of Scotland’s traditional fishing fleet. Thanks to Billy’s dedication and care, Marean continues to attend maritime festivals and events, proudly representing our rich seafaring heritage.

Now more than 75 years old, Marean is a rare survivor of the east coast fishing boats that once formed the backbone of Scotland’s coastal communities, making her a very worthy recipient of this year’s Chairman’s Award.

Congratulations to Billy and all those who have played a part in preserving this remarkable vessel.

📸 Pictured receiving the award are Billy Milne (far right), his son Ellis Milne (middle) and Scottish Traditional Boat Festival Chairman David Urquhart.

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Delighted to have you be part of the festival!

16/06/2026

ON YOUR MARKS…..

A big well done to everyone who took part in the Fun Run at the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival on Sunday. You all did an amazing job! 👏🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Thanks for joining in on the fun and being part of the event.

Ahoy Portsoy!

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