Situated on the rugged, North East coast of Scotland, 40 miles north of Aberdeen, FRASERBURGH is the largest shell port in Europe. Although fishing is the town's main industry, Fraserburgh offers a wealth of activities, including a superb range of unique shops and restaurants, excellent business and leisure facilities, the latter including a swimming pool, golf course and indoor bowling centre, not to mention the endless golden sandy beaches, numerous cycling and walking opportunities and a range of water sports.

KINNAIRD LIGHTHOUSE, erected in 1787 and the first lighthouse to come on to the mainland of Scotland, has housed the museum of Scottish Lighthouses since 1995; Fraserburgh Castle, built as a Town House by the 8th Laird of Philorth, Alexander Fraser of the clan Fraser, who is recognized as the "founder" of Fraserburgh: Fraserburgh Heritage Centre, Commended by the Tourist Board, and a previous winner of the Scottish Museum of the Year award;

FRASERBURGH RNLI LIFEBOAT this was the first RNLI Station in Scotland, opened in 1858. Thirteen lives and three lifeboats have been lost from Fraserburgh in the 20th Century whilst responding to calls from those in distress. The current lifeboat carries a crew of six, and has been in place since May 2002.

Fraserburgh is surrounded by, and serves, a number of smaller villages in the area including:

NEW PITSLIGO 12 miles from Fraserburgh and offering a good range of local village shops with in addition bank, chemist and a doctor's surgery. Primary schooling is available in the village.

STRICHEN Approx 8 miles from Fraserburgh. A quiet conservation village nestling in an idyllic spot at the foot of Mormond Hill. A vibrant local community with good range of local shops and stunning community park.

NEW ABERDOUR lying 8 miles west of Fraserburgh the beautiful sandy beach enclosed by high cliffs and caves is one of the North East's best-kept secrets.

ROSEHEARTY A vibrant village with 9 hole golf course, leisure harbour and local hotels, Fraserburgh is approx 4 miles distant.

ST COMBS a quiet traditional fishing village lying on the sandy coastline of the North East, featuring excellent beaches Fishing, shooting and country walks are just a few of the activities near at hand. The RSPB Nature Reserve of "Loch of Strathbeg" is within walking distance of the village and attracts local wildlife including geese, ducks, swans, heron and deer. The 18 hole golf course separates the village from nearby Inverallochy and Carinbulg, also home to a further 18 hole golf course.

Please contact our Fraserburgh Office for more information on the local area.