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Back Green
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm" class="western"><font style="font-size: 8pt">The buildings owned by the North East Preservation Trust (NESPT) are situated to the east of the Burn of Durn, which flows into the Moray Firth at Links Bay.</font></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0cm" class="western"><font style="font-size: 8pt">The site was originally developed to manufacture thread from flax. The area of “green” was utilised for the bleaching of the flax, the reliable water supply from the burn providing ideal conditions for bleaching. The name “Back Green” probably derives from bleaching green.</font><span style="font-size: 8pt">In the early 19th century the site contained two groups of buildings – the one to the seaward side operated as a rope making business while the manufacture of sails took place within the eastern range, adjacent to the three surviving cottages. The ropeworks fell into decline and has been lost; the former sail making factory and cottages survive.</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0cm" class="western"><font style="font-size: 8pt">The NESPT are currently carrying out a full options appraisal on the property whilst trying to secure funding for its redevelopment. This is a rare opportunity to have a guided tour by Project Manager Paul Higson, and to learn about the history of Back Green as well as the challenges faced in finding a new use for this unique and important part of Portsoy’s heritage.</font></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0cm" class="western"><font style="font-size: 8pt">Please be aware that this is a dilapidated site and stout footwear will be required, hard hats will be provided.</font></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0cm" class="western"> </p>
Early 19th Century
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East Links
Portsoy
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20/9/2014
Guided Tours only (see details below)
<span style="font-size: 11px">Opening times: Guided tours only please contact Cheryl Roberts (01569) 768291 to book a place.</span>
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