Welcome to Fraserburgh

Fraserburgh is located on the north-east coast of Scotland, in the county of Aberdeenshire, approximately 573 miles north of London and 26 miles east of Banff.

The town has a population of around 12,500. Administratively, it is was within the district of Banff and Buchan until 1996 when it was incorporated into the Aberdeenshire unitary area which covers approximately 6,313 sq kms and which has a population of around 227,000.

It is an attractive town of grey granite buildings and a large harbour, and is both a traditional seaside resort and a fishing port, which unfortunately is suffering from the industries decline. There are some notable historic buildings, including the 16th century Wine Tower, and it is a good base from which to explore the beautiful Moray coast. To the east of the town Fraserburgh Bay has over two miles of dune-backed sands.

The town's history dates from the 16th century when it was founded by Alexander Fraser who built the original harbour. His grandson then began building of the castle on Kinnaird Head in 1569, of which only the central tower now remains. 

Historically Fraserburgh was a major herring port, and today the main industry is still fishing, which sustains associated servicing and processing jobs in the town. There have also been increased efforts to develop tourism as an important part of the town's economy.

The town, or burgh, takes its name from the previously mentioned Alexander Fraser, the 7th Lord of Philorth, who created it in the 16th-century.