Location
About Peterhead
Peterhead is a town in
the North East of Scotland with a population of
approximately 18,000. It was founded by Keith Earls
Marischal in 1587 and was developed as a planned
settlement.
The year of 1593 saw the construction of Peterhead’s first harbour, Port Henry, which has since grown into Europe’s premier white fish landing port. Over 90,000 tonnes of fish, with a value of around £60m are now landed at Peterhead, which is also base to over 550 fishermen.
Peterhead has a relatively diverse economy which includes food processing, textiles and service industries. Fishing is one of the most important industries to the town, however, in the1970s Peterhead also became a major oil industry service centre.
Peterhead’s twin town is Alesund in Norway.
The year of 1593 saw the construction of Peterhead’s first harbour, Port Henry, which has since grown into Europe’s premier white fish landing port. Over 90,000 tonnes of fish, with a value of around £60m are now landed at Peterhead, which is also base to over 550 fishermen.
Peterhead has a relatively diverse economy which includes food processing, textiles and service industries. Fishing is one of the most important industries to the town, however, in the1970s Peterhead also became a major oil industry service centre.
Peterhead’s twin town is Alesund in Norway.
Distance & Proximity
Peterhead Harbour is
approximately:
29 miles (45 minutes) from the AECC
35 miles (1 hour) from Aberdeen Airport
32 miles (1 hour) from Aberdeen Train and Bus Station
29 miles (45 minutes) from the AECC
35 miles (1 hour) from Aberdeen Airport
32 miles (1 hour) from Aberdeen Train and Bus Station
Car Parking
TBC
Luxury Coach Travel & Timetable
Luxury coach transfer
to and from the AECC is included in the accommodation
package.
Aberdeen Taxi Information
A taxi to Peterhead
Harbour costs approximately:
£ 45-50 from the AECC
£ 50-55 from Aberdeen Airport
There are numerous taxi companies in the city, the main two companies are:
ComCab (01224) 353535
Rainbow City Taxis (01224) 878787
Alternatively there are 2 taxi ranks located in Union Street (Back Wynd opposite HMV and Chapel Street at the west end) and Aberdeen Railway Station where you can pick up a taxi without telephoning.
There is a telephone in the AECC Concourse connected to a local company to call for taxis from the centre.
Many taxis do not take credit cards.
£ 45-50 from the AECC
£ 50-55 from Aberdeen Airport
There are numerous taxi companies in the city, the main two companies are:
ComCab (01224) 353535
Rainbow City Taxis (01224) 878787
Alternatively there are 2 taxi ranks located in Union Street (Back Wynd opposite HMV and Chapel Street at the west end) and Aberdeen Railway Station where you can pick up a taxi without telephoning.
There is a telephone in the AECC Concourse connected to a local company to call for taxis from the centre.
Many taxis do not take credit cards.
Peterhead Taxi Information
Central Taxis (01779)
471000
Elite Taxis (01779) 477774
Elite Taxis (01779) 477774
Chauffeur Driven Car Hire
Companies in Aberdeen
offering this service include:
Aberdeen Chauffeur Drive
07885 848411
Fountain Executive
01224 729191
Pinnacle Chauffeur Transport
0870 752 3386
Rainbow City Taxis
01224 878787
Aberdeen Chauffeur Drive
07885 848411
Fountain Executive
01224 729191
Pinnacle Chauffeur Transport
0870 752 3386
Rainbow City Taxis
01224 878787
Bus Travel
If arriving at Aberdeen
Railway or Bus Station, Stagecoach run Service 260 or
263 from Aberdeen to Peterhead. The journey takes
approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes. The bus costs
approximately £4.00. Ask the driver for Peterhead
Back Street. It would then be necessary to call a
taxi to take you to the Ship.