Peterhead, Maritime port city in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Peterhead stands as the easternmost point of mainland Scotland, positioned on a peninsula between the River Ugie and Peterhead Bay.
The settlement emerged in 1593 under George Keith's leadership, transforming from a small fishing village of 50 residents into a substantial maritime center.
The residents of Peterhead, known as Blue Touners, maintain this name from the traditional blue stockings worn by local fishermen throughout generations.
The port processes over 90,000 tons of fish annually and serves as a primary supply base for North Sea oil operations through its modern facilities.
During World War II, Peterhead became the second most targeted location in Britain for bombing raids due to its strategic maritime position.
Location: Aberdeenshire
Website: http://visitpeterhead.com
GPS coordinates: 57.50910,-1.78320
Latest update: June 16, 2025 16:11
HM Prison Peterhead
2.1 km
Balmoor Stadium
810 m
RRH Buchan
5.9 km
Peterhead, 1 Harbour Street, Harbour Garage
821 m
Inverugie Castle
3.4 km
Peterhead Prison Museum
2.1 km
Ravenscraig Castle
4.2 km
Invernettie, Meethill, Reform Tower
2.1 km
Boddam Castle
4.8 km
Peterhead, 10 Merchant Street, Waverley Hotel
622 m
Catto Long Barrow
7.2 km
Peterhead, South Road, Old St Peter's Church
678 m
Peterhead Town House
569 m
Inverugie, Balmoor Bridge
2.8 km
Reform Monument
632 m
Peterhead, Erroll Street, Old Parish Church
468 m
Peterhead, Buchanhaven, Golf Road, The Fish House
1.1 km
Sandford Lodge
3.2 km
Peterhead, 75 Broad Street, Former Clydesdale Bank
673 m
Peterhead, 59 Broad Street
647 m
Statue of Field Marshal Keith
577 m
Howe O'Buchan
2.5 km
Peterhead, Bath Street, Bath House
700 m
Buchan Ness Lighthouse
4.3 km
Brethren Meeting House
4.2 km
Peterhead South Breakwater Lighthouse
1.5 km
Statue of Fisher Jessie
523 m
Peterhead Harbour
844 mReviews
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