The Peterhead Trail

Peterhead Trail – Discover 500 Years of StoriesSmugglers, Jacobites, secret passages, unexpected Royalty, poets, influential ladies, ghosts, war, witchcraft, murder, rebellion, and even piracy – Peterhead has seen it all.Slip on your walking shoes and explore over 500 years of scandal, legend, and history through this free self-guided tour of Scotland’s most easterly town.Hear the haunting tale of Auld Harry at the harbour.Discover the dubious dealings of Bailie Alexander Elles.Learn which monarch appeared in Peterhead just before Christmas 1715.Meet Fisher Jessie and see the gift William of Prussia sent to the town.Find out how cannons salvaged from the Spanish Armada helped defend Peterhead.Uncover the origins of Peterhead’s nickname: the Blootoon.Even stumble upon tales of U-boat commanders and wartime drama off the Buchan coast.The Peterhead Trail features 26 storyboards across town, bringing history vividly to life. Choose from three routes:Town Centre Trail – a short walk packed with stories.Town & Coast Trail – extending past Buchanhaven with stunning coastal views.New Extension – linking the town centre with the Peterhead Prison Museum.You don’t have to complete the trail in one go – dip in and out at your own pace while enjoying the fresh air in what’s often called the UK’s sunniest town.📍 Trail maps are available from the Arbuthnot Museum and various outlets around Peterhead.