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Great harbour, big boys boats, amazing beach, wind, surfing, fine buildings, lighthouse museum
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Drug's, Night time yobish behaviour and lack of excitment.
In a nutshell
Not really on the tourist map, deservadly.
Museum of Scottish Lighthouses
stevezero Says: Here you can Discover the skill, dedication, science and romance of Scotland's lighthouses. the museum cantains a lot of artefacts asociated with lighthouses in Scotland, and around the world.It has the largest collection of lighthouse equipment in the UK, some of it still...
banshee11 Says: the museum of scottish lighthouses consists of the first lighthouse built on mainland scotland and a purpose-built museum housing artefacts donated by the northern lighthouse board and the general public.the highlight of a visit to the museum is a guided walk to kinnaird...
If you are interested in the sea & its history
scottishvisitor Says: Well this was a first for me! I love parks but never imagined one as unique as this one. Old bhoys standing in a little green space instead of blue. The bhoys have been collected from around Scotland's waters, many were used of the coast of Fife in the 1900's. I though it...
scottishvisitor Says: Fraserburgh's fishing history goes back a long way, the little fishing trawlers which used to search for the Silver Darlings (Herring) have now been replaced with great factory ships which could rival the beauty & cost of some cruise liners. Have a stroll around & like the...
The Ist. Lighthouse in Scotland
scottishvisitor Says: Kinnaird Head Lighthouse was originally build as Fraserburgh Castle built in 1572 by Sir Alexander Fraser 8th Laird of Philorth. Although called a "Castle" it was really just a town house & was sold to the Northern Lighthouse Board in 1786. A year later Thomas Smith...
Visit the oldest building in Fraserburgh
scottishvisitor Says: The Wine Tower dates back to the 15th. Century. The tower consists of three stories, the first one is totally dark with no windows. The name does not reflect it's purpose, it's origins have been mysteriously lost in time, one theory on the buildings past is it was a customs...
Enjoy the peace & solitude on a northern beach
scottishvisitor Says: Fraserburgh has five miles of golden sand with brooding sand dunes. In summer if you are lucky with the weather you can bring a picnic & catch some rays. Mostly the weather will be chilly with onshore breezes creating perfect walking & beach combing conditions. After your...
The RSPB look after our feathered friends
scottishvisitor Says: A visit to the bird hide overlooking the Loch of Strathbeg's Tower Pool is a bird watchers paradise. Open year round & managed & maintained by the Royal Society for the preservation of birds. Watch out to see the year round residents, all sorts of sea birds, owls & hawks,...
Flyingscotsmin Says: Not a restaurant, just a wee shop that still makes it's own ice cream. Now I've tasted many and most are mmm nice, but this local secret is mmmmmmmmmmm very nice and also very original, I've never tasted anything similar...anywhere....ever.
Starnafin Visitors Centre: Self Service with a twist
scottishvisitor Says: The visitor centre was open & advertised hot drinks on the board outside. Being a freezing day with a wicked wind chill we ventured inside to find it deserted but you can still have a coffee, tea or hot chocolate just remember to make it yourself & leave 70p in the box...
DeeJays: Dancing from midnight
murdeen Says: The only real nightclub in "the Broch". Over 18's only (Bring ID if you look younger).Open Fridays and Saturdays from midnight till 3am. £5 entry fee.A free bus takes you there from the Elizabethan and the Ship/Galleon on Saturdays. I've worked here for over 10 years (so if...
open countryside: Always be ready to catch the sunsets
scottishvisitor Says: After an interesting road trip touring around the Coastal Routes keep your camera handy as dusk approaches. Stunning colours paint the open skys turning fading sunshine into fire.
Flyingscotsmin Says: On an extremely windy day, venture down to the breakwater and instead of oooing and aaaing as the waves crash over, sometimes up to 100 ft, try running, with friends, towards the lighthouse/beacon at the end and back and the winner is whoever is the driest!
scottishvisitor Says: On our last visit to Fraserburgh we hoped to go up to the top of the lighthouse to take some pictures of the town itself. Unfortunately it was closing on our arrival, so only managed to capture one church spire from the harbour. For such a little town, Fraserburgh has a lot...
scottishvisitor Says: The Royal National Lifeboat Institution usually known as RNLI have been saving lives at sea around Fraserburgh for 200 years. All crew members are volunteers who are always ready to launch their lifeboat when anyone is in trouble at sea. Donations for their work are always...
Imagine the noise this fellow created
scottishvisitor Says: The Fog Horn was built in 1902 by the Northern Lighthouse Board to guide generations of mariners safely into port the motto of the Board is "In Salutem Omnium" ("For the safety if all") I can only imagine the local residents delight when the fog horn was replaced by more...
scottishvisitor Says: The RSPB provide Field Teachers either for class visits or visits to the centre which include pond dipping, bird spotting and animal & bird habitats. We went on our own to safeguard the quiet sign!!
murdeen Says: Hotels in Fraserburgh don't have lifts. You need to be able to carry your bags up at least 1 flight of stairs yourself. Never forget to pack a waterproof coat with a hood. A brolly isn't much use as it can be really windy. Good range of chemists in Fraserburgh so you can...
Wrap up warm regardless of Season
scottishvisitor Says: Waterproof & windproof clothing essential. Wellington boots if you are going pond dipping. Layered clothing especially in summer - you can always add or take away A good zoom is essential as are binoculars
stevezero Says: Good surfing available from beach at Fraserburgh. Good waves usually abundant Err, a borrd and don't forget your wetsuit unless you want to die of hyperthermia
Plan a Fraserburgh vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Fraserburgh locals
Fraserburgh - Fraseburgh is called "the Broch" by locals (I don't know exactly why it just is). It is also referred to as "Surf City" because it gets good waves although the water is freezing. The town is...
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In this page I will attempt to cover rural Buchan. An area which includes the small town of Fraserburgh, many rural villages & some great unspoilt beaches, lovely harbours & special lighthouses. I am...
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Fraserburgh - Home of the Scottish Lighthouse
Fraserburgh lies on the North East coast of Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The Town founded in the 16th century. The town was named after Sir Alexander Fraser who built the firsr pier here. The town was......
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Fraserburgh is a fishing port that hit harder times, similar to Peterhead. The local economy has also been propped up by the support to the North Sea oil industry.
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Fraseburgh is called "the Broch" by locals (I don't know exactly why it just is). It is also referred to as "Surf City" because it gets good waves although the water is freezing. The town is...
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So your coming to Fraserburgh?
Ofcourse depending on how you chose to enter Fraserburgh your view is different. But automtically you will notice it's no great shakes. The small N-E of Scotland Fishing town isn't light bright and......
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