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Peterhead Bar was built round about 1770

Most iconic structures Peterhead Bar was built round about 1770

One of Peterhead’s most iconic structures, the building housing what we knew as the Union Bar was built round about 1770 by Alexander Elles.

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One of the Baron Baillies, a respectable pillar of the community and solicitor by day, Elles was the most prolific smuggler in North East Scotland by night !

He picked the site of his house carefully so that he could have an uninterrupted view of the sea from his attic and watch out for the ‘Crooked Mary’, the most notorious smuggling lugger on the coast, his cellar was built especially to hide contraband in (mainly brandy & rum), he was even known to hide smuggled goods (tea) in the Town house itself (buried under the floor apparently)

Anyone familiar with the geography surrounding the Union Bar will know that it used to back on to Flying Gig Wynd, home of the Flying Gig Inn, the favourite smuggler’s hangout in Peterhead, just a coincidence ??

Alexander Elles died in 1791 and left an estate of £15000, an absolute fortune for the day, smuggling must have been a profitable business indeed !

The building’s exciting history was added to during WW2 when the Norwegian Secret Service used the basement of the building as a base for their operation in the North Sea.

Credit by Kenny Bruce

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Peterhead Weather

Peterhead Weather in Storm Arwen

Peterhead Weather in Storm Arwen means major disruption to services in the north and east of Scotland.

Red weather warning issued for the north and east of Scotland 26/11/2021

Storm Arwen will bring a spell of very strong winds to parts of northeast Scotland Friday 15:00 – Saturday 02:00

High winds associated with Storm Arwen bring damage and travel disruption.

What to expect

  • Flying debris resulting in danger to life
  • Damage to buildings and homes, with roofs blown off and power lines brought down
  • Roads, bridges and railway lines closed, with delays and cancellations to bus, train, ferry services and flights
  • Power cuts affecting other services, such as mobile phone coverage
  • Large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and homes

As a result

Various areas across Scotland, Aberdeenshire have been left without power this evening as heavy wind hits the country

▪️Power is out in Mintlaw now▪️Longside power is out▪️Fetterangus power is out▪️Cruden Bay power is out▪️Hatton power is out▪️Memsie power is out▪️Rora power is out ▪️Maud power is out ▪️Fetterangus power is out and etc.

Peterhead Weather: Around the Peterhead and area, there’s debris flying everywhere. Tiles, drain pipes, sheds and even roofs are coming off.

From Stagecoach: Due to continuing adverse weather conditions, the Buchan services have been cancelled, this is the X60, X63, 61, X67 and X68, also the 66 and Fraserburgh town service. The Peterhead town service will continue as an hourly service.

In town centre, traffic lights are down at Queen Street

Traffic lights are down at Queen Street
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A large number of fallen trees blocking the roads around Aberdeenshire and Peterhead, as a result, some residents could not get home!

Roof blown off at the Gask turn-off beside Cruden Bay

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Peterhead store

MKM Opens New in Peterhead Store 4 October

Monday, 4th October MKM Building Supplies opened in Peterhead store its 89th branch.

Branch Directors Alistair Hastie and Gavin Davidson are pleased to be able to welcome the people of Peterhead to the new branch. Proud to be an independent builder merchants, MKM Building Supplies will provide a comprehensive merchant offering, alongside state-of-the-art kitchen and bathroom showrooms, to the Peterhead area.

MKM Peterhead store has created 15 jobs in the local area, providing a competitive alternative for Peterhead’s building sector. What’s more, customers visiting on the day will be in with a chance to win exclusive tickets to watch a Peterhead FC game from the comfort of a hospitality box for one match this season.

MKM supply the full range of goods including, timber, plumbing and heating supplies, landscaping and heavy side. MKM also have roofing and breath-taking Kitchen and bathroom showrooms.”

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Peterhead incident - Burst water main

Peterhead incident last night 8 October

Burst water main in Peterhead incident happened last night

How is reported from residents about burst water main in Peterhead on Station road junction with West road, affecting Kirkburn drive also.

Many households without water.

Part of this Affecting Sutherland Avenue, Kirk Street, King street, Constitution street, Mary street, Windmill street, Queen street, Windmill court, Prince street, Station road, Hope street, Lindale road, North street, Catto area, Pifour court, Uphill lane, Merchant street, St Peter street, Meethill area – brown water or no hot or cold water, apparently Longate is affected as well.

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Water board currently working on it.

❗UPDATE – 5:15PM❗

❗Updated repair time of 9:00PM this evening❗

Scottish Water are currently repairing a burst water pipe which is causing the interruption to the water supply for customers in the area of Peterhead.

❗UPDATE – 9:35PM❗ Peterhead incident

The repair being carried out in Peterhead is now complete and the water is beginning to recharge into the network.

If you find your water is brown or cloudy then don’t worry.

Let your taps run for 20 minutes or so and it will clear.

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