Your guide to Peterhead, Scotland from Cheap Hotels Ltd.
Peterhead is a town in Aberdeenshire at the easternmost point of Scotland. The fishery has always played an important part in the economy of this town, but it is now overshadowed by the oil industry. It was founded in 1587 and developed as a planned settlement. The beauty of the unspoiled countryside surrounding Peterhead will take your breath away. Along with the freedom of open spaces, blue skies and very little traffic, you can indulge in many outdoor activities, such as fishing, cycling, walking golfing and horseback riding. Tee off at the Peterhead Golf Course where you can test your skills and at the driving range you can practice your swing. Birdwatchers will be thrilled with the birdlife around the harbor, especially the various species of gulls. When you visit the Peterhead Maritime Heritage Centre, you will learn the story of the old fishermen who made their living from the waters just offshore. You can also watch a 20-minute video, see tableaux of shipbuilding and a kitchen from an earlier period in history. The touch screen computer will explain how the residents of the area earn their living from the oil and the fish. One of the events that draw many visitors to this town is the annual Peterhead Scottish Week. This is a fun-filled week celebrating the accomplishments of the town and its residents. Although there are a variety of accommodation to choose from in the town, if you plan to be here for this occasion, you should make your reservations in advance.
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