Visit Peterhead – May be New Great Places for You 1

Why you should visit Peterhead, Peterhead is the most easterly point in Scotland there are so many beautiful places around

The top places to visit Peterhead, places recommend visiting are advised by us and residents

Peterhead is a historic fishing port and the most easterly town in Scotland, located in Aberdeenshire on the North Sea coast. It is known as the “Blue Toon” and is home to the largest fishing port in the UK. Key attractions include its maritime heritage, the Peterhead Prison Museum, and nearby coastal scenery like Slains Castle. 

• Location: Situated on a headland on the Buchan coast, Peterhead is the most easterly point in Scotland, approximately 32 miles northeast of Aberdeen.
• History: Founded in 1593, the town’s economy has long been linked to the sea. It was a whaling center in the 19th century and remains a vital center for the seafood industry.
• Nickname: It’s known as the “Blue Toon” after the blue woollen stockings worn by local fishermen during its fishing heyday.
• Economy: While fishing is a key industry, the town also benefits from the food processing and oil and gas sectors.
• Sports: The town is home to Peterhead F.C., a football club that plays at Balmoor stadium.
• Attractions:
  • Maritime Heritage: Explore the bustling harbors, visit the Maritime Heritage Centre, and learn about the town’s seafaring history. Providing audio-visual displays on the maritime past of Peterhead, the Peterhead Maritime Heritage located at The Lido on the western side of Peterhead Bay in Aberdeenshire, complements well the collection at the nearby Arbuthnot Museum.
  • Peterhead Prison Museum: An immersive audio tour tells the stories of life inside the former HM Convict Prison.
  • Coastal Landmarks: Discover the dramatic ruins of Slains Castle, which is rumored to have inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula, and visit nearby Rattray Head Beach with its iconic lighthouse.
  • The Peterhead Trail: A self-guided walking tour with storyboards that share tales from the town’s past.

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• Findochty from Peterhead – 52 min.
• Cullen from Peterhead – 73 min.
• Portknockie from Peterhead – 72 min.
• Loch of Strathbeg from Peterhead – 19 min.
• Macduff Marine Aquarium from Peterhead – 48 min.

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