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THE ULTIMATE GATEWAY to NORTH EAST ABERDEENSHIRE

Peterhead, the most easterly town in Scotland, is ideally located on the stunning coast of North East Aberdeenshire. With miles of sandy beaches, historic castles and picturesque fishing villages if you’re looking for things to do in Peterhead and its surroundings, the Palace Hotel is the perfect base.

We’re also part of the recently established North East 250 route. Cited as “the ultimate Scottish road trip” the route runs from the Cairngorms, through Speyside and round the East coast to form a 250 mile loop.

THE ULTIMATE GATEWAY to NORTH EAST ABERDEENSHIRE

Peterhead, the most easterly town in Scotland, is ideally located on the stunning coast of North East Aberdeenshire. With miles of sandy beaches, historic castles and picturesque fishing villages, if you’re looking for things to do in Peterhead and its surroundings, the Palace Hotel is the perfect base.

We’re also part of the recently established North East 250 route. Cited as “the ultimate Scottish road trip” the route runs from the Cairngorms, through Speyside and round the East coast to form a 250 mile loop.

History

The harbour at Peterhead dates back more than 400 years and its status as a port town has seen it be a focal point for the fishing and offshore oil and gas industries. The region is renowned for fishing and its tiny harbour villages such as Portsoy and Banff still stand as they did hundreds of years ago.

If you’re into history, the Peterhead Prison Museum walks you through 125 years of prison life in what was once referred to as “Scotland’s toughest jail.”

Castles

Aberdeenshire has over 260 castles, stately homes and ruins in its region with more castles per acre than anywhere else in the UK. Its famous castle trail weaves through the region with some of the historic buildings said to have inspired well-known fairy tales and horror stories.

The nearby Slains Castle is believed to have been the inspiration for Dracula. As well as eery ruins there are many castles still in impressive condition such as the fortress like Fyvie Castle and Banff House.

Castles

Aberdeenshire has over 260 castles, stately homes and ruins in its region with more castles per acre than anywhere else in the UK. Its famous castle trail weaves through the region with some of the historic buildings said to have inspired well-known fairy tales and horror stories.

The nearby Slains Castle is believed to have been the inspiration for Dracula. As well as eery ruins there are many castles still in impressive condition such as the fortress like Fyvie Castle and Banff House.

Food & drink

From Cullen Skink to world class whisky like Glenfiddich and Balvenie, the North East is widely known for its excellent food and drink. The Palace Hotel is not too far from the famous Speyside whisky region and if scotch isn’t your thing, we also have BrewDog and the upcoming Brew Toon on our doorstep.

Golf

Scotland is known as the home of golf and we are lucky to have over 70 golf courses in the North East region. Just round the corner from us is the championship course at Cruden Bay with panoramic sea views offering an impressive golfing experience.

Also nearby is Peterhead Golf Club, founded in 1841, is one of the oldest clubs in the world whilst Fraserbugh has records of golf played as far back as 1613.

If you’re coming to stay and would like some help planning any road trips, whisky tours or golfing days please get in touch with us for more information
If you’re coming to stay and would like some help planning any road trips, whisky tours or golfing days please get in touch with us for more information