Place in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 57.503, -1.797 |
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| OS grid ref: | NK 12 45 |
| Population: | 18,450 |
| Dialling code: | 01779 |
Peterhead is a working coastal town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, sitting on the edge of the North Sea at the heart of the traditional Buchan area. The town grew around a sheltered harbour and long established itself as one of Europe’s largest white‑fish ports, a role now supplemented by offshore oil, gas and renewables support services; the nearby Peterhead Power Station is a prominent local landmark.
Its maritime past is visible across the town - from the former high‑security Peterhead Prison to the busy quay and fish processing yards - while the surrounding coastline, from Rattray Head to the dramatic blowhole at the Bullers of Buchan, draws birdlife and walkers. Local culture retains a strong Doric Scots flavour and the community is shaped by a resilient, close‑knit seafaring tradition.
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