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Fraserburgh

Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe

About Fraserburgh

Fraserburgh is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Rosehearty, 14km from Pennan.

Fraserburgh is a town located in Scotland, United Kingdom. With a population of 12,570, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Fraserburgh sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Fraserburgh to your route.

About Fraserburgh

Fraserburgh (; Scottish Gaelic: Baile nam Frisealach), locally known as the Broch, is a town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with a population recorded in the 2011 Census as 13,100. It lies in Buchan in the northeastern corner of the county, about 40 miles (64 km) north of Aberdeen and 17 miles (27 km) north of Peterhead.

Read more It is the biggest shellfish port in Scotland and one of the largest in Europe, landing over 5,450 tonnes (5,360 long tons; 6,010 short tons) in 2016. Fraserburgh is also a major port for white and pelagic fish.

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Fraserburgh offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Fraserburgh located?

Fraserburgh is located in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 57.6874 latitude, -2.0184 longitude.

What is the population of Fraserburgh?

Fraserburgh has a population of approximately 12,570 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
12,570
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Scotland
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
57.6874, -2.0184

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Fraserburgh

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

photogenic

Pennan

A single row of white cottages squeezed between red sandstone cliffs and the sea, reached by a steep hairpin lane off the B9031. Star of the 1983 film Local Hero. Its red phone box is now listed.

14 km · about 25 min drive

photogenic

Bow Fiddle Rock

Sea arch shaped like the tip of a fiddle bow, a short walk from the village of Portknockie on the Moray coast. At dawn the quartzite arch glows pink and doubles in the still water; dolphins pass close inshore.

49 km · about 55 min drive

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Fraserburgh.

Rosehearty

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 1,320

New Pitsligo

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

15 km awayPop. 1,150

Mintlaw

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

18 km awayPop. 2,720

Peterhead

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

25 km awayPop. 19,060

Boddam

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

28 km awayPop. 1,290

Macduff

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

29 km awayPop. 4,030

Banff

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

30 km awayPop. 4,000

Turriff

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

31 km awayPop. 5,060

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