Peterhead is the second largest town in Aberdeenshire, 32 miles north of Aberdeen, situated on a promontory, the most easterly point of mainland Scotland, projecting into the North Sea, Peterhead Bay lies to the south and the River Ugie to the north. Peterhead was granted burgh of barony in 1593. In 1820 Peterhead was one of the largest whaling ports; today it is an important fishing port and service base with heliport for the North Sea oil and gas off-shore Riggs. Peterhead was founded by the Keith Earls in 1587 and developed as a planned settlement. The harbour area was developed during 18th century. Peterhead is a busy town popular with tourists; there are supermarkets, main chain-stores and shops, inns, pubs and hotels. The town’s buildings are mainly red granite with some interesting architecture, including the Parish Kirk built in1804 and the Town House built in 1788, with a tall steeple and a four faced clock, out in front stands a statue of Field Marshall Keith. To the north-west of town beside the Ugie are the remains of castles Inverugie and Ravenscraig. The Arbuthnot Museum contains interesting information on the history of the fishing and whaling industries. Peterhead also has both a 9 and 18-hole golf course.
Caravan Park
Care Home
Classes
Dentist
Dental Surgery
Stevensons Dental Surgery
Doctor
Cruden Medical Group Ltd
Dr D R H Nicol
The Medical Centre
Estate Agent
Aberdeen Considine
Gray & Gray
Farmers Market
Golf Club
Pub and Bar
Baileys Lounge Bar
Clerkhill Inn
Grange Inn
Harbour Lights Bar
Haven
Rocksley Inn
Sands Bar
Station Bar
W C Fields
Restaurant
School
Buchanhaven School
Meethill School
Peterhead Central School
Peterhead New Community School
Self-Catering
Mackays Holiday Cottages & Lodges
Solicitor
Taxi
Central Taxis
Coastal Cabs
Elite Taxis
Kininmonth Cabs
National Taxis
Wilsons Taxis
Vet
Sports Clubs
Peterhead Football Club (Football)
Shops
Grannie Used To Have One Antiques
Christian Scott of Scotland
Boots
Greens Plants
Happy Plant Garden Centre Ltd
Petfare Ltd
Buchanhaven Pharmacy
Hughes Macdonald & Davidson
Andrew Begg
B&Q
Specsavers
Buchan Braes Gifts
Hallmark Cards
Places to Stay near Peterhead
Palace Hotel (0.10 miles)
Centrally located, The Palace Hotel is an independent 3 star hotel which serves as an excellent base for exploring the delights of the North-East. Whether you are staying for business or pleasure, the Palace Hotel ... More | visit website
Athena (1.11 miles)
If you are attending Offshore Europe 2007 (OE) and need somewhere to stay why not stay somewhere with a difference!Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre (AECC) have organised for a beautiful ... More
The Waterside Inn (1.78 miles)
Located on Scotland's stunning north east coast, the Swallow Waterside Inn is a purpose built hotel set in its own extensive gardens on the banks of the estuary of the River Ugie.
With 105 en-suite bedrooms ... More | visit website
Buchan Braes Hotel (2.58 miles)
Located in the village of Boddam by Peterhead, Buchan Braes Hotel is a brand new contemporary and stylish 4 star hotel. It is the Palace Hotel's new sister hotel. The hotel is an excellent base ... More | visit website
Kilmarnock Arms (6.63 miles)
New Inn Hotel (14.57 miles)
Udny Arms Hotel (15.31 miles)
Overlooking the beautiful, peaceful Ythan Estuary, 10 miles (16 km) north of Aberdeen, this charming 3-star hotel offers delicious food and a bistro that overlooks the estuary. At the Udny Arms Hotel ... More
Ythan Hotel (15.56 miles)
The Globe Inn (18.95 miles)
The Globe Inn, is well situated in the Aberdeenshire village of Tarves, a short drive from Aberdeen, Bridge of Don Exhibition Centre or Aberdeen Airport, Dyce.Stay in our new en-suite ... More
Mill of Nethermill (21.51 miles)
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