Peterhead

Since 1961 Scotland and other parts of the World have celebrated our nationality and the produce of Scotland by holding a gala festival of celebration called Scottish Week.

Many towns and villages throughout Scotland held events.

In the UK only Peterhead, Aberdeenshire still celebrate it as do New York in America.

Uptake by local authorities of a “Scottish Week” Gala was slow but initially 10 places throughout Scotland decided to take up the challenge to promote the country by hosting a programme of events.

Those first ten Scottish Weeks, due to take place in the summer of 1962, were Arbroath, Coupar, Dunfermline, Rothsay, Gourock, Peterhead, Portsoy, Edinburgh, Skye and Stranraer.

Scottish Week Peterhead continues to be one of the top galas in Scotland; a benchmark for others to follow.

The crowds are bigger at events despite opposition from the weather.

The original purpose of the committee back in 1962 was to encourage locals, businesses and tourists to make it thee week to be in Peterhead – the same purpose is the desire of the committee today.

What happened this week

17 July Peterhead Producers Market 10.00 AM – 3.30 PM

17 July Trivia & Tunes Quiz 7:00 PM

18 July Truck & Van Show 10.00 AM

18 July the “MASSON GLENNIE” Picnic 11.00 AM – 5.00PM

19 July The 8th Great Buchan Bake Off 7.30 PM

20 July Prize Bingo 6.00 PM

21 July Artists Challenge 2.30 PM

21 July Baby Show 3.00 PM

21 July RED ARROWS 7.00 PM

22 July Sandcastle competition 2.00 PM

22 July Kids Outdoor Disco (under 12s) 4.00 PM

22 July Dog Tricks Competition 7.00 PM

23 July Live from Peterhead 7.30 PM

24 July Famous Car Show 10.00 AM

24 July Fancy Dress Competition 1.00 PM

24 July ASCO Carnival Parade 2.00 PM

25 July Songs of Praise 7.00 PM

Red Arrows

Red Arrows will be back to town in 2022 if we help with the Fundraiser.

Red Arrows will be back to Peterhead in 2022 if we help with the Fundraiser.

Peterhead Carnival Parade

Famous Peterhead Carnival Parade Information 2021

ASCO Peterhead Carnival Parade will take place at 2:00pm tomorrow throughout the Town Centre.

First will be the “Car Show” takes place from 10:00am tomorrow (Saturday) at the Peterhead Academy Bus Park.

The event will run until 1:30pm.

Some cars will then join the “Peterhead Carnival Parade” at 2:00pm through the Town Centre.

After the famous ‘”ASCO Peterhead Carnival Parade” will take place at 2:00pm tomorrow throughout the Town Centre.

Peterhead Scottish Week judges will vote for the Best Floats.

Immediately following the parade, Pipe Bands will perform on Queens Street at 2:45pm.

Please adhere to Scottish Government Guidelines around Social Distancing.

Road Information

A section of Queen Street WILL BE CLOSED – a road closure notice has been granted. therefore traffic will not be able to pass through Queen Street from the St. Peters Street junction (Courthouse/Justrite) to the Backgate traffic lights (Wetherspoons) for the duration of the Pipe Bands performance.

The Peterhead, Queen Street closure (as stated above) will be between 1:45pm and 3:30pm.

It is strongly advised not to park on Queen Street during these times.

No vehicle movement will be allowed.

Both sides of Windmill Street will be closed between 12:00pm to 2:30pm in order for floats and vehicles in the Carnival Parade to align.