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Peterhead is a port town situated at the mouth of the Ugie River, on the north eastern coast of Scotland, in Aberdeenshire, around 28 miles north of Aberdeen and 563 miles north of the capital London. The town has a total population of approximately 17,000. Peterhead was administratively a part of the Banff and Buchan district until 1996 before being incorporated into Aberdeenshire authority area, says Vernon Pethard, Managing Director of www.newhomesforsale.co.uk, the UK's leading new homes website.

The history of Peterhead dates back to the year 1587 when it was developed by Keith Earls Marischals as a planned community. The construction of the first harbour in Peterhead, Port Henry, in 1593 allowed this area to flourish. Historically, Peterhead served as Europe’s key white-fish port and fishing is still an important part of the town’s economy, though it has been declining in recent times. Today, Peterhead has a diverse economy, including textiles, service industries and food processing.

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Things To See And Do In Peterhead:

Aberdeenshire Farming Museum: Situated right at the centre of this beautiful community, this intriguing museum focuses on agricultural history, not only of this area, but also of the country. It also focuses on the land where it stands and tells an interesting story about how this area developed. There are a large number of documents, pictures and artefacts to see at the museum.

Arbuthnot Museum and Gallery: Peterhead developed around its fishing industry and the Arbuthnot Museum and Gallery is centred on the role fishing has played in the history of the town. There are several models representing the boats which have served this area, in addition to work of arts related to sea and water on display. The facility is also home to many other fascinating documents and artefacts relating to local history.

Peterhead Maritime Heritage:Peterhead is a town with a long and interesting maritime history which is highlighted in this engaging and fascinating museum. There is a huge variety of exciting exhibits on show that have been gathered over several centuries. From fishing to the transport industry, the collection closely observes every aspect of maritime life. Anybody interested in maritime affairs will surely love to visit this place.

Slains Castle: If you are someone interested in history, then Slains Castle is a must-see place for you. This ruined castle is located around eight miles south of Peterhead, just north of the Cruden Bay. It is situated atop the tall cliffs facing the sea. Originally built in the sixteenth century, the castle was modified on a number of occasions until the beginning of the nineteenth century. It has since fallen into ruins. The structure is believed to be the inspiration for Bram Stoker's Count Dracula castle.

Famous People from Peterhead:

Many of the world famous people have had connection to Peterhead. Some of the most prominent ones include film and tv actor Peter Mullan, actor Cyril Smith, footballer William Aitken, politician William Gibson, golfer Jamie McLeary, merchant trader and sailor Gilbert Mair and missionary George Keith.

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