Property, homes and houses for sale in Peterhead

Peterhead is the largest town in the Aberdeenshire administrative area, with a population of approximately 20,000. The old part of the town of Peterhead sits on a promontory jutting into the North Sea, surrounded by water on three sides. The town has largely been built on the back of the fishing industry, and today claims to be Europe's largest white fish port, based on the volume of landings. During the last 30 years the port has seen a steady diversification towards the oil industry, with an offshore supply base and numerous engineering businesses serving the offshore oil industry in the North Sea and beyond. If you are looking for somewhere to escape the hurly burly of city life, Peterhead estate agents say this would be an ideal place to live. Peterhead is popular with people who work in Aberdeen, which is easily commutable, being just one hour's drive from the town centre.

Amenities for properties in Peterhead

The residents of Peterhead benefit from a good selection of amenities, including a shopping centre, tennis and bowling clubs, parks, a popular community centre with a swimming pool and theatre. Families with children who are considering Peterhead property will discover the area is well served with schools for children of all ages, as well as a special needs school. Golfers have a choice of the championship golf course in the village of Cruden Bay, and a links course in Peterhead. A few miles to the North lies the Loch of Srathbeg Nature Reserve, world famous as a stopping off point for migrating wildfowl. With the lack of light pollution, the north east is a stargazer's paradise with wide open skies stretching over the Buchan plain.

Transport for Peterhead

If you are searching for houses for sale in Peterhead by road, the town is accessible from Edinburgh or Glasgow in around three hours. Follow the M9 north to Perth and then the A90 trunk road through Aberdeen and up to Peterhead. The nearest railway station is in Aberdeen, where regular services operate to Edinburgh, Glasgow and London.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Peterhead, you may like to extend your search and explore neighbouring areas to search for property for sale in Fraserburgh, Ellon and Inverurie.

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