Fans of Peaky Blinders can follow in the footsteps of Tommy Shelby this weekend by heading to an Aberdeenshire village which was transformed for the popular show.
The Scottish Traditional Boat Festival returns to the historic Portsoy harbour and both car enthusiasts and TV buffs alike are in for a treat as two of the slick classic cars used in the hit BBC drama will be on display.
From June 18-19, the two original 1938 Renault Primaquatre cars are going on show, according to Aberdeen Live.
Cillian Murphy, who stars as the head honcho of the Shelby clan, and co-star Finn Cole, who plays Michael Gray, gave the village a huge tourism boost by filming two episodes of the show in the area last year.
Portsoy became the French island of Miquelon during the 1930s.
Traditional fishing boats will drop anchor for the festival as well as vessels that appeared in Whisky Galore.
Visitors can also take a 'Shelby selfie' in the spots where Tommy did his dealings.
David Urquhart, chair of the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival committee, said: “It is a real coup to bring the original cars from Peaky Blinders to Portsoy.
"The show has captivated fans all over the world and we are giving visitors to the festival the unique opportunity to sit inside and see these vintage cars, up close and take a ‘Shelby selfie’. Flat caps are optional.
“The final series of Peaky Blinders attracted an audience of over seven million and for Portsoy to have an association with a production of that magnitude, it really is something for our community to be proud of.
"We felt that the addition of the ’Peaky’ features this year, would not only bring a new element, but also attract some of the show’s following to Portsoy."
He added: “There is a real buzz around this year’s event, the whole community has really missed it over the last two years and the support we have received has been phenomenal.
"We have made some changes, moving the food fayre to larger premises on the back green and we have added a big screen, where we will showcase what’s going on around the harbour and in the various entertainment marquees we have set up.
"However, the core of our event remains strongly rooted in our maritime culture, with historic vessels from far and wide, great live music from fantastic local artists, unique handmade products and displays of intricate and traditional crafts."
Entry to the festival is discounted when purchased in advance online - £12 for an adult, £8 concession and £4.80 for a child.
Alternatively, a family day pass can be purchased for £28, or an adult weekend pass is £16. A weekend family pass, for access to the festival on Saturday and Sunday is £36 with tickets available from stbfportsoy.org/buy-tickets.
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