# The Salmon Bothy, Portsoy — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > This compact museum on Links Road explores the heritage of salmon fishing through engaging displays, with onsite parking available though facilities are limited and access may prove challenging for some visitors. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/portsoy/attractions/the-salmon-bothy (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Museum # The Salmon Bothy Links Road [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2900731379069584577&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [The Salmon Bothy](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/107393716311473370837) **In short:** The Salmon Bothy is a museum in Portsoy, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 31 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About The Salmon Bothy This compact museum on Links Road explores the heritage of salmon fishing through engaging displays, with onsite parking available though facilities are limited and access may prove challenging for some visitors. ## What's nearby - The Shore Inn 200m away - Portsoy Harbour 250m away - Portsoy Links Caravan Park 250m away - The Port House of Portsoy 250m away - Public Art: Dolphin Statue 250m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park - ✓Free street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** 2:00 – 4:00 PM **Tuesday** Closed **Wednesday** Closed **Thursday** Closed **Friday** 2:00 – 4:00 PM **Saturday** 2:00 – 4:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [HistoryNeedsYou](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/117856783815061941043/reviews) ★★★★★ A brilliant gem of a little museum, packed with fantastic history and heritage. Built as an ice-house and salmon processing business, the Salmon Bothy is a great time capsule. There are displays on the local fishing industry, nature and geology. Level access with free car parking outside. Great little shop too · via Google [Paul Ross](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/109672734412840780675/reviews) ★★★★★ Went to a performance by Findlay Napier, The venue was perfect for a small gathering of people for the show. Highly recommend the venue and the artist! · via Google [Lachlan Mactavish](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/107556498068466666710/reviews) ★★★★★ Well worth a visit it's small but it's packed with exhibits and information about fishing and Portsoy. · via Google [kev d](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/116946609854429187909/reviews) ★★★★★ Picked the wrong day to visit. Closed! · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x4884f995bd223c09:0x284177d20e4584c1!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ## At a glance **Address** Links Road, Portsoy, Banff, AB45 2SS [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=57.6850240%2C-2.6871650) **Category** Museums & Galleries **Guest rating** 4.7 / 5 (31 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Indoor **Good for children** Yes **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** Portsoy [More attractions in Portsoy](https://staycation.co.uk/portsoy/attractions) ★ 4.7 (31 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.salmonbothy.org.uk?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01261 842 951](tel:01261842951) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Portsoy **Postcode** AB45 2SS **Plus Code** 9C9VM8P7+24 [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x4884f995bd223c09:0x284177d20e4584c1!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x4884f995bd223c09:0x284177d20e4584c1!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x4884f995bd223c09:0x284177d20e4584c1!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Portsoy Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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The Salmon Bothy has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at The Salmon Bothy? Yes: free car park and free street parking. ### How do I contact The Salmon Bothy? Call The Salmon Bothy on +44 1261 842951. ## More near The Salmon Bothy ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [Station Hotel Portsoy ★ 4.3 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/portsoy/hotels/station-hotel-portsoy) - [Nether Dallachy Farmhouse ★ 5.0 · 3.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/banff/hotels/nether-dallachy-farmhouse) - [Seafield Arms Hotel ★ 4.6 · 4.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/whitehills/hotels/seafield-arms-hotel) - [The Seafield Arms-Cullen ★ 4.5 · 4.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cullen/hotels/the-seafield-arms-cullen) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [2 Seafield Place 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/aberdeenshire/cottages/2-seafield-place-syk1109169) - [Mains Of Durn Cottage 0.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/aberdeenshire/cottages/mains-of-durn-cottage-uk45734) - [11 Village 2.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/aberdeenshire/cottages/11-village-syk1013152) - [P'lace of Glassaugh ★ 4.9 · 2.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/aberdeenshire/cottages/place-of-glassaugh-syk971117) ### Campsites nearby - [Portsoy Links Caravan Park ★ 4.5 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/portsoy/camping/portsoy-links-caravan-park) - [Portsoy Caravan Park ★ 4.5 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/aberdeenshire/camping/portsoy-caravan-park) - [Sandend Caravan Park ★ 4.8 · 2.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/portsoy/camping/sandend-caravan-park) - [Whitehills Caravan Park ★ 4.5 · 4.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/banff/camping/whitehills-caravan-park) ### Things to do nearby - [Blue Coast Surf & Paddle ★ 5.0 · 5.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/buckie/attractions/blue-coast-surf-paddle) - [Cullen Bay ★ 4.3 · 5.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/banff/attractions/cullen-bay) - [Deveron Community and Sports Centre ★ 4.4 · 5.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/banff/attractions/deveron-community-and-sports-centre) - [Duff House ★ 4.6 · 6.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/aberdeen/attractions/duff-house)