Peterhead
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.
Postcode districts covering Peterhead
Most populated places nearby
- Fraserburgh 15 miles24.2 km
- Ellon 13.9 miles22.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Boddam Place 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Buchanness Lighthouse Island 2.4 miles3.9 km
- St. Fergus Place 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Peterhead South and Cruden Ward 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Longside Place 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Peterhead North and Rattray Ward 6 miles9.7 km
- Cruden Bay Place 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Hatton of Cruden Place 7 miles11.3 km
- Crimond Place 8 miles12.9 km
- Mintlaw Place 8 miles12.9 km
- Stuartfield Place 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Central Buchan Ward 9.9 miles15.9 km
Example postcodes in Peterhead
AB42 3PJ, AB42 2JE, AB42 1SQ, AB42 2XQ, AB42 2FT, AB42 2GQ, AB42 1SJ, AB42 2BD, AB42 2TS … See all
Transport links
- Aberdeen Airport 25.6 miles41.2 km
- Inverness Airport 83.5 miles134.4 km
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Schools in Peterhead
- Anna Ritchie School Special
- Buchanhaven School Primary
- Burnhaven School Primary
- Clerkhill School Primary
- Dales Park School Primary
- Meethill School Primary
- Peterhead Academy Secondary
- Peterhead Central School Primary
Local points of interest
- Balmoor Stadium 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Port Henry Harbour Harbour 0.9 miles1.4 km
- South Harbour Harbour 0.9 miles1.4 km
- North Harbour Harbour 1 mile1.6 km
- Kinmundy House Estate 7 miles11.3 km
- Auquharney House Estate 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Pitfour House Estate 9 miles14.5 km
- Brucklay Castle Estate 13.3 miles21.3 km
- Sands of Forvie Nature Reserve Nature reserve 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Philorth House Estate 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Newburgh Seals Beach Beach 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Boyndlie House Estate 16.5 miles26.6 km