Peterhead - Wikipedia
WEBPeterhead (listen ⓘ; Scottish Gaelic: Ceann Phàdraig, Scots: Peterheid listen ⓘ) is a town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is Aberdeenshire's biggest settlement, with a population of 18,537 at the 2011 Census. It is the biggest fishing port in the United Kingdom for total landings by UK vessels, according to a 2019 survey.
Peterhead Visitor Guide - Accommodation, Things To Do & More
WEBPeterhead. Towns & Villages. Peterhead, in the far north-east of Scotland, is a busy fishing port... and the home of Dracula! Peterhead is one of the busiest fishing ports in Europe with over 400 boats and a bustling daily fishmarket, plus a 100-berth leisure marina.
16 Things to do in Peterhead Scotland - Our Complete Guide
WEBThe town of Peterhead is stocked with things to do that make it an excellent place to see while visiting Mainland Scotland. A day in Peterhead could have you visiting the Victorian-era Peterhead Prison Museum, exploring Slains Castle, the inspiration behind Dracula, or even navigating the serene coastline to see the Bullers of Buchan!
Peterhead, Aberdeenshire - Visitors Guide
WEBPeterhead. Found in the depths of the powerful Aberdeenshire coast, Peterhead is a name synonymous with seafood, thanks to its bustling fishing port. One of the region’s favourite attractions can be found in Peterhead, the former ‘HM Convict Prison’, now open to the public as Peterhead Prison Museum.
THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Peterhead - 2024 (with Photos) - Tripadvisor
WEBThings to Do in Peterhead, Scotland: See Tripadvisor's 6,089 traveller reviews and photos of Peterhead tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in Peterhead. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Peterhead | Fishing Port, Harbour Town | Britannica
WEBApr 20, 2024 · Peterhead, town and fishing port, council area and historic county of Aberdeenshire. Peterhead is the most easterly town in Scotland. Founded in 1593, it developed as a port and functioned briefly as a fashionable 18th-century spa. By the early 19th century it had become the chief British whaling.
Peterhead – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBPeterhead is a port in Aberdeenshire in northeast Scotland, with a population of 19,060 in 2020. Its fishing industry collapsed in the 20th century and the town is run-down, but is near attractive coastal scenery.
Peterhead, Scotland: All You Must Know Before You Go (2024 ...
WEBPeterhead is known for some of its popular attractions, which include: Bullers of Buchan; Peterhead Prison Museum; Longhaven Cliffs; Brew Toon; Peterhead Golf Club
Peterhead Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
WEBPeterhead has the distinction of being the most easterly point in mainland Scotland, though nearby Boddam runs it close. Much of the town is built on an east-pointing peninsula defined by the narrow estuary of the River Ugie to the north and Peterhead Bay to …
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Peterhead - Tripadvisor
WEBThings to Do in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire - Peterhead Attractions. Tours in and around Peterhead. Book these experiences for a closer look at the region. See all. Coastal Villages of Aberdeenshire. 10. Historical Tours. from. $95. per adult. Peterhead Prison Museum Ticket. 447. Historical Tours. from. $13. per adult.
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