Fraserburgh

Fraserburgh (locally known as The Broch) is a town in Aberdeenshire.

Get in

Stagecoach Bus 68 runs every two hours from Aberdeen via Ellon P&R, taking 90 min to Fraserburgh.

Bus X69 runs every two hours from Peterhead, taking 30 min.

Bus 273 along the north coast from Banff stops short at Gardenstown, and in 2020 no longer reaches Fraserburgh.

Get around

Although regular town service buses are in operation taxi's are cheap and walking is ill-advised at night as violence and similar problems have been likened to that of Helmand Province on a bad day.

See

With over 400 years of heritage 'The Broch' as it is commonly known to locals has more than its fair share of attractions.

• 1 Museum of Scottish Lighthouses, Kinnaird Head, Stevenson Road, AB43 9DU, ☏ +44 1346 511022. summer tours daily on the hour 11am - 4pm, winter tours Tue - Sun at 11am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm. Lighthouse museum in Kinnaird Head Lighthouse which was the first lighthouse in mainland Scotland (built in 1787) inside the castle which dates from 1570. (updated Aug 2016)
• Broad Street Known locally as the 'Broadgate' this is the beating heart of the town. The now-bankrupt Woolworths took pride of place there for over 100 years. The street also provides a bargain hunters dream with a vast array of 2nd hand stores showcasing the finest in vintage clothing and goods, and is comparable to a Camden Town of the north east of Scotland.
• The Flagpole An arena of vehicular acrobatics and a show of power, the place to be if you want to see modified sub-2litre engine cars drive at the very limits of their capabilities. The inspiration for Hollywood blockbuster move "The Fast and the Furious".
• The Harbour Once filled with modest fishing vessels this is now largely populated by multi-million pound trawlers.
• Leisure Centre

Do

• The Leisure Centre on Seaforth St has ten-pin bowling, snooker and pool. It's open daily 09:00-23:00.
• There are fitness centres at James Ramsay Park, Denmark St and High St.
• Fraserburgh Golf Club is on Philorth Links, on the coast south edge of town.

Buy

The Farmers Market is held here second Saturday of the month 10:00-15:30 at Saltoun Square.

Eat

With such a diverse and multi-cultural melting pot of nationalities residing in Fraserburgh there are a great number of choices for one to indulge in the various unique culinary delights of the world. Traditional Scottish delicacies such as battered fish and chips made with the freshest Haddock from the surrounding water can be found along the main street, other local favourites include battered pizza, battered burgers and battered Mars bars, doner kebab, deep fried chicken fillet and chips as well as the inevitable Indian and Chinese takeaways.

• 1 Glover & Co, 80 Broad St., ☏ +44 1346 514414. Fish & Chips takeaway 
• 2 Last Bus Works Canteen, New Pitsligo, ☏ +44 1771 653288. 

Drink

Fraserburgh has a vibrant choice of nightlife, with a large concentration of bars in the town center area offering distinctive music, surroundings and clientele.

• Fraserburgh Leisure Center Food, drink and a quiet atmosphere not too dissimilar to a more expensive Wetherspoons bar with less character.
• Bellslea Bar A trendy pool bar within sight of Fraserburgh FC's majestic Bellslea Stadium.
• The Ship/Galleon An energetic atmosphere comes free with an alcoholic beverage at this venue which pays homage to Fraserburgh's long and distinguished fishing heritage.
• Deejays An intimate yet bustling nightclub playing the latest in dance and popular hits, this is THE place to be on a Saturday night in Fraserburgh (when Aberdeen/Peterhead arent an option).
• The Royal Don't let the regal and grandiose name fool you, this is in fact an attempt at irony at the Dickensian nature of the club, although the entrance and drinks prices remain disproportianate to the surroundings.
• Balaclava Bar, 79 Shore St AB43 9BT. By the harbour with beer garden, often has live music. Cash only. (updated May 2020)
• Elizabethan, 36 Union Grove AB43 9PH. Nothing visibly Elizabethan about it (HMQ first or second) but a decent enough pub with an L-shape bar. Sometimes has live music. (updated May 2020)

Sleep

• 1 Fraserburgh Campsite, South Harbour Road AB43 9TB, ☏ +44 1346 379162, fraserburgh-campsite@hotmail.com. Simple well-run caravan and campsite open April-Oct. Dogs welcome. Tent £15, caravan £25. (updated May 2020)
• 2 Saltoun Inn Hotel (JD Wetherspoon), Saltoun Square AB43 9DA, ☏ +44 1346 519548. 11-room small hotel run by JD Wetherspoon. Gets mixed reviews, Spoons are usually commendably consistent so they need to get a grip here. No availability shown for 2020. (updated May 2020)

Connect

Fraserburgh has good 4G connection on EE, Vodaphone and 02, but not on Three, as of May 2020. 5G has not reached this area.

Go next

• Gardenstown
• Peterhead
• Methlick

Routes through Fraserburgh

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