WELCOME  ~  Breathe in and be free, look around

Sky, and lots of it, with all the colours of a rainbow.  Beautiful sunrises for those who rise early, stunning sunsets at the end of the day.  Look outwards to the sea and capture the stark beauty of the scenery, the crashing waves to the shore, the waters teeming with wildlife.  Look inwards to the rolling countryside and the big, wide open spaces.  Fields and forests, villages tucked away, each with it's own particular character, no two alike.

And in between, we have one of the most dramatic coastlines of anywhere in the United Kingdom.  Sweeping golden beaches stretching for miles, and dunes that demand to be run up and slid down, and to get pleasantly lost in for a little while.

VITAL STATISTICS  ~  The most easterly town on the Scottish mainland, Peterhead lies 33 miles north of the beautiful granite city of Aberdeen and within a 45 minute drive through delightful scenery, past the glistening North Sea to your right and fields full of cows, sheep and crops to your left.  With never ending daylight for much of the year, this stunning area is a visitor's delight with so much to see and do. 

Aberdeenshire's largest town with over 19,000 inhabitants, and Europe's premier white fish port, Peterhead lies at the very heart of Buchan, a very beautiful and vibrant part of North East Scotland.

Walking, cycling, climbing, swimming, surfing, fishing and riding are all activities worthy of mention as well as water sports and Buchan’s low rainfall and clean air make it ideal for outdoor pursuits. Click on ‘Activities’ to find out more.

The area is a golfer’s paradise and the decision of where to play your round of golf may not be that easy! Peterhead, Cruden Bay and Longside courses are on our doorstep and within Aberdeen and Grampian Highlands there are approximately 70 golf courses to be played.

For wildlife enthusiasts and birdwatchers we have everything, nature reserves, cliffs, woods and forests, dunes, golden award winning beaches and the glistening North Sea where you can whale and dolphin watch or spot the seals. The brilliant thing about Buchan is that you don’t have to go very far before your wildlife encounters begin.

And for those whose interest lies in the past, the North East of Scotland has the highest concentration of prehistoric sites and stone circles in mainland UK,. Architecture, history, people and a diverse and ever changing culture make it a must to visit. Buchan is the home of the Aberdeenshire Farming museum at Aden Country Park, other museums in the area document our rich maritime heritage. 

The genealogy link goes to our family history pages and give more information
In 2009 we are inviting you to celebrate Homecoming 2009 with us. Whether you live in Scotland, are part of our extended global family or you just love Scotland, come and join us in our 2009 celebrations – we look forward to meeting you. Visitwww.homecomingscotland2009.com for more information on what’s happening throughout Scotland.

Whether you are on vacation, holiday or taking a short break you will find a warm welcome in the hotels, bed and breakfasts, cafes and restaurants and plenty to see and do. 

Please use this website to plan your next visit to Peterhead and the Central Buchan area - where to stay, to eat, to visit and information on how to get here.