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About Peterhead

Peterhead lies 30 miles north of Aberdeen on Scotland's northeast coast, reached via the A90 and A952. This major fishing port and North Sea oil hub experiences typical North Sea weather with strong coastal winds. The town connects to Fraserburgh via the A950 and has approximately 5 EV charging points. Peterhead harbour bustles with fishing boats and oil supply vessels serving the offshore platforms.

Where is Peterhead on the map?

Peterhead is in Scotland, at 57.505, -1.784 - about 24 km east of Bulwark.

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The closest airport to Peterhead is Aberdeen International Airport, 52 km (about 42 min by car).

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