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The Sweet Town of Portsoy

The first time we drove through Portsoy, we were intrigued. It oozes charm on every street. This is one view from just around the square.

From the square one block up is a sweet dead-end street. Barbank street…

Barbank street hosts about a dozen houses and at the end of the lane sits this bench.

A lovely spot to sit and look over the old harbor. I’m told dolphins swim by in the North Sea below. Scotland is wonderful about inviting everyone to share the beauty of the land. Benches dotted often along walking paths and coast lines. After enjoying a rest on this particular bench take a walk back down Barbank Street, take 78 steps to be exact and you will come to this gate.

A small Scottish garden just right for a sweet yellow lab. Once you continue down the road about 15 more steps…

You will find ‘Parkview’, why it is called that, we have no idea as there is ‘no park in view’. What there is however, is a sweet stone cottage just right for us and just right for our friends and family to come and visit.

We have found our home.

How quickly we procured this deal is another story, but as we left the Solicitor’s office we stopped for tea and scones…held hands and bowed our heads and thanked our Lord for blessing us so.

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  • Pam February 7, 2024, 10:12 am

    And you ARE blessed. We are so excited for you to finally get to settle in and become a part of this charming community.

    • Ellen February 7, 2024, 9:15 pm

      Thank you sweet cousin, looking forward to your visit someday.

  • Arrowhead Gramma February 6, 2024, 12:09 am

    So happy that you have been blessed to find your forever home, Loved Scotland and the friendliness of the people, the gorgeous countryside and all that goes with it. Happy days are ahead for sure.

    • Ellen February 7, 2024, 6:37 am

      Thank you so much. All your words are true, the country and the people are amazing.

  • Shelley Harrison February 5, 2024, 3:33 pm

    The wandering wanderers’ shall wander no more! So happy for you both.
    NewLifeOldHome to be continued….

    xoshelley

    • Ellen February 7, 2024, 6:38 am

      …to be continued indeed! Thank you so much dear Shelley. Hugs to you and Les,

  • Julia Case February 5, 2024, 2:59 pm

    It’s just perfect and so quaint! What a beautiful place to live. I’m so happy for both of you and have been enjoying your posts!

    • Ellen February 5, 2024, 3:09 pm

      Julia,
      Thank you so much. Love having you along. We’re so excited and the wait was hard, but we are blessed indeed.

  • Stephanie Ristine February 5, 2024, 12:45 pm

    I am obsessed with your house! This looks like paradise to me! I am so happy for you both!

    • Ellen February 5, 2024, 3:11 pm

      Steph,
      Thank you so much. We’re in shock a bit I think. We thought we’d have to give so much up, the longer this went on, but now we’re just so excited and stunned a bit to have landed in such an amazing place.
      hugs,
      e

  • Rob Scott February 4, 2024, 11:19 pm

    Hi Ellen and Pat,
    From;
    “The other side of the mountains” to now “The other side of the Pond”
    Hurrah!
    You’ve finally found your “new” (aren’t those houses a hundred years ago?) Home.
    We’re thrilled that you have found it.
    Love. Rob and Candy

    • Ellen February 5, 2024, 1:42 am

      Oh, about 130 years old or so… Thank you so much. Much love to you on the other side of the pond.
      xx

  • Miriam Ellis February 4, 2024, 4:00 pm

    OMG!!!!! You’ve found your home! And what an enchanting stone cottage it is! Congratulations! What a great view of the harbor. When do you move in? Please post inside pictures and more of your new village. You must feel so relieved. Hugs, hugs, hugs!

    • Ellen February 4, 2024, 11:07 pm

      We move in March 8. I will post more about it for sure. Relieved for sure, excited and amazed and so grateful! Many hugs back to you dear Mims.

  • Katelyn O'Burke February 4, 2024, 2:47 pm

    WONDERFUL!!!

    • Ellen February 4, 2024, 11:17 pm

      Love you KO.

  • Diane Brown February 4, 2024, 1:46 pm

    I’m so delighted that you found your home in such a lovely village! Now which room gets the tall boy???

    • Ellen February 4, 2024, 11:11 pm

      The tall boy will be downstairs in my beautiful sewing room!

  • Stacy McDaniel February 4, 2024, 1:26 pm

    Dearest Ellen:

    I’m so happy for you and Pat! The village looks very reminiscent of Lerwick up in the Shetlands, where we have spent some happy times. Raise a wee dram for us as we salute your new home!

    ZL,
    Stacy

    • Ellen February 4, 2024, 11:14 pm

      Sweet Stacy,
      Thank you so much! The wee dram will be raised.
      ZL,

  • Christa Peitzman February 4, 2024, 1:26 pm

    Hooray! You found a really cute one!!! Can’t wait to see more photos! Congratulations!!🍾

    • Ellen February 4, 2024, 11:17 pm

      Thanks so much Christa,
      We were willing to give up so much, like the garage, front garden, and the Lord gave it to us all.

  • sharon hindson February 4, 2024, 12:48 pm

    Oh Ellen. It’s absolutely charming! Keep those photos and stories coming. Much love to you and Pat.

    • Ellen February 4, 2024, 1:06 pm

      Thank you sweet friend. Many hugs and blessings to you and your family.

  • Diane February 4, 2024, 12:45 pm

    It’s beautiful and it’s perfect! God is great!!

    • Ellen February 4, 2024, 1:06 pm

      Amen!
      xx

  • Amy Johnson February 4, 2024, 11:43 am

    Woo-hoo!!!!!! So happy for you! Keep the stories coming!!! 🙌🏻

    • Ellen February 4, 2024, 11:45 am

      Thank you sweet Amy!

  • Leslie Wizan February 4, 2024, 11:30 am

    It’s so beautiful, Ellen! So happy for you and Pat.

    • Ellen February 4, 2024, 11:46 am

      Thank you so much Les! It is an amazing adventure and privilege.

  • John February 4, 2024, 10:57 am

    I’m so excited for you!

    • Ellen February 4, 2024, 11:00 am

      Thank you Dear John! It is just ‘right’. Feel free to plan a trip soon….

  • Carole Conn February 4, 2024, 10:48 am

    I am so happy for you. It looks charming and snug. Just right. Gunner will love it.

    • Ellen February 4, 2024, 10:57 am

      Thank you, Carole. It is just right! xx

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