Location
Peterhead is the most easterly town on the Scottish mainland, with excellent access to the A90 and within easy access to Aberdeen and Dyce.
- 17 Miles to Ellon
- 17 Miles to Fraserburgh
- 31 Miles to Dyce
- 31 Miles to Aberdeen
Life in the area
Founded by fishermen as a modest fishing town, Peterhead has thrived on its maritime routes, with a population of approximately 19,000; it is now Aberdeenshire’s largest town.
Surrounded by countryside, beautiful landscape, a wide range of shops and services and a friendly community these are just a few of the reasons why Peterhead is so popular.
Things to see and do
There is always something to do in Peterhead, below are just a few of the services that it has to offer:
- A Flourishing Town Centre
- Many Pubs and Restaurants
- Peterhead Golf Course
- Peterhead Lido: Golden Beaches
- Peterhead Maritime Museum
- Nearby Beaches: with the chance to observe a wide variety of wildlife including sea birds, seals, dolphins and whales
- Swimming Pool and Leisure Centre
- Nature Reserves, with Bullers of Buchan on the Doorstep
Local Amenities
- Several Primary Schools
- Peterhead Academy
- A Flourishing Town Centre, with Buchan Gateway and Peterhead Retail Parks
- General Grocery and Convenience Stores
- Hospital
- Doctors
- Police Station
- Post Office
- Banks
- Hairdressers and Beauticians
- Good Public Transport Links to Aberdeen City and surrounding area
