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Trust takes over cafe in 300-year-old Portsoy harbour building - BBC News

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Two old houses standing next to each other in the harbour. The one on the left is where the cafe is situated, it has three bright red doors.

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Trust to take over cafe in 300-year-old Portsoy harbour building

Overview

The North East Scotland Preservation Trust is purchasing the Port House Cafe, located within the A-listed Merchant's House in Portsoy, using a legacy left by local businessman Tom Burnett-Stuart. The trust plans to keep the business running to support the local economy and will seek a tenant to operate the cafe.

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  • The Port House Cafe is part of a 300-year-old, category A-listed Merchant's House in Portsoy.
  • The North East Scotland Preservation Trust is buying the cafe using funds from the legacy of late businessman Tom Burnett-Stuart.
  • The purchase aims to support the local economy, provide local employment, and maintain a popular venue for locals and visitors.
  • The trust already owns several neighbouring harbour buildings as part of ongoing restoration efforts.
  • While the trust will own the property, it will lease the cafe to an external operator.
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