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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the AB42 postcode district.

County or areaAberdeenshire
Postcode districtAB42
Telephone code01779
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 18 h 2 min4:07 am – 10:10 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 6 h 35 min8:47 am – 3:22 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People6,289 residentsin the Peterhead Harbour census areaMedian age 41.83,260 households42% of homes owner-occupied25% owned outright41% social rented, 15% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting6.9% unemployment rate61% of adults are economically active, 3,022 in work, 20% retiredMain industries: manufacturing 19%, retail and wholesale 16%, health and social work 12%Getting to work: 23% work from home, 48% go by car, 8% take public transport, 19% walk or cycle75% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Education and languages17% of adults hold a degree or higher28% have no qualifications, 8% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 84%, Scots 1%, other languages 15%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
ClimateWarmest month August: highs 18°C, lows 10°CColdest month February: highs 6°C, lows 1°C806 mm of rain a year, 18 days with 10 mm or morewettest month October23 days of air frost, no summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 1 to 6°CJFebruary: 1 to 6°CFMarch: 2 to 8°CMApril: 3 to 11°CAMay: 5 to 13°CMJune: 8 to 16°CJJuly: 10 to 17°CJAugust: 10 to 18°CASeptember: 8 to 15°CSOctober: 6 to 12°CONovember: 3 to 9°CNDecember: 1 to 7°CD20°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksScott's Poollake · 1.1 miPeterhead Baybay · 1.1 miAlmanythie Creektidal water · under a mileSandford Baybay · 2.1 miLittle Garrontidal water · 1.0 miMeet Hillhill · 1.5 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesVictoria Community Parkpark · under a mileCollieburn Parkpark · under a mile · 22 haCraigewan Linksgolf course · under a mile · 68 haBarclay Parkplaying field · under a mileThe Lord Catto Playing Fieldplaying field · under a mile · 8 haSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes1 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19700 of magnitude 3+, 0 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 2.0 on 24 Jun 198031 mi away, Moray FirthMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 24 Jun 198031 mi away, Moray FirthSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 3.5 · PM2.5 3.8 · PM10 6.5 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband91% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband100% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)Every premises can get at least 10 Mbit/s (the universal service obligation)3,435 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation14 m46 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from -2 to 29 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalPeterhead Community Hospitalunder a mileGP surgeryThe Health Centre2 surgeries within 2 milesunder a milePharmacySamanatha Melrose5 pharmacies within 2 milesright hereDentistQueen Street Dental Practiceunder a mileSource: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland
SchoolsWithin 2 mi8 schools6 primary, 1 secondary, 1 specialPrimaryBuchanhaven Schoolunder a mileSecondaryPeterhead Academyunder a milePrimaryPeterhead Central Schoolunder a mileSource: Scottish Government, school contact details
Getting aroundAirportAberdeen International Airport ABZ26 miRailway stationDyce26 miBus stationWindmill StreetPeterheadunder a mileFerryAberdeen Ferry Terminal28 miBus stops91 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the AB42 postcode district.


12 Pubs in Buchanhaven in 3 categories

 

 

38 Restaurants in Buchanhaven in 7 categories

 

 

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52 Shops in Buchanhaven in 10 categories

 

 

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41 Takeaways in Buchanhaven in 6 categories

 

 

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24 Health and beauty in Buchanhaven in 8 categories

 

 

52 Home improvement in Buchanhaven in 15 categories

 

 

14 Attractions in Buchanhaven in 5 categories

 

 

29 Property services in Buchanhaven in 7 categories

 

 

18 Education in Buchanhaven in 6 categories

 

 

2 Business services in Buchanhaven in 1 category

 

 

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Top pubs in Buchanhaven

  • Rocksley Inn - Stirling, Peterhead

    Bar

    1 Ugie Road, Stirling, Peterhead, AB42 3AP

    3 miles away

    5 star reviewTravelled out tons of times from Peterhead, great party atmosphere, bar staff and owners great laugh!!! Highly recommend it. The ...

  • Seaview Hotel - Peterhead

    Bar

    Bridge Street Seaview Road, Peterhead, AB42 3NS

    2.7 miles away

    5 star reviewWent to Seaview for our work's Christmas meal - couldn't fault it. Food was delicious, staff were attentive. Will go ...

  • Waverley Hotel - Peterhead

    Bar

    8-10 Merchant Street, Peterhead, AB42 1BU

    0.7 miles away

    4 star reviewGreat food, good choice on the menu and good deals, all at a reasonable price. The staff are all very ...

  • Kilmarnock Arms Hotel - Cruden Bay, Aberdeenshire

    Bar

    6 Bridge Street Bridge Street, Cruden Bay, Aberdeenshire, AB42 0HD

    7 miles away

    4 star reviewIs a very friendly enviroment delicious cuisine staff cater to every need a must try! The bar full ov locals ...

  • Garret Bar and Lounge - Mintlaw, Peterhead

    Garret, Mintlaw, Peterhead, AB42 5EH

    7.9 miles away

    4 star reviewGreat bar, friendly local couple behind bar, excellent bar meals from June and the rest of the crew

 

Top restaurants in Buchanhaven

  • Shining Pearl - Peterhead

    Chinese Restaurant

    37 Marischal Street, Peterhead, AB42 1BS

    0.7 miles away

    5 star reviewI got a takeaway tonight & had the chicken chow main & it was amazing😍 best chinse I've had in ...

  • Red Corner - Fraserburgh

    Chinese Restaurant

    20 Seaforth Street, Fraserburgh, AB43 9BB

    14.6 miles away

    4 star reviewvery nice authentic asian food

 

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Top health and beauty in Buchanhaven

  • Maureen's - Fraserburgh

    Hair Care

    69 Cross Street, Fraserburgh, AB43 9EL

    14.7 miles away

    5 star reviewLoved my hair. Lots of time spent on it. Friendly staff and welcoming. Would always use this Company and recommend ...

  • Jaws Dental - Fraserburgh

    Medical Center

    5 Albert Street, Fraserburgh, AB43 9JL

    14.9 miles away

    5 star reviewI would like to thank the team very freindy and always try there best to help I had root canel ...

  • Kessock Clinic - Fraserburgh

    Medical Center

    7-11 Broad Street Hillcrest Hillcrest, Fraserburgh, AB43 8UE

    14.1 miles away

    5 star reviewThe most caring and understanding people that you could ever wish for.

  • Kats Whiskers - Fraserburgh

    Hair Care

    15 Hanover Street, Fraserburgh, AB43 9HQ

    14.9 miles away

    5 star reviewI would never dream of going anywhere other than Alex's Kats Whiskers. Comfy sofa there in which you could spend ...

  • Creative Style - Peterhead

    Hair Care

    3 Queen Street, Peterhead, AB42 1TN

    0.6 miles away

    5 star reviewBarely any waiting, fastest cut and cheapest in Peterhead.

 

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  • Solaris Properties - Peterhead

    Property and Estate Management

    Burnside road, Peterhead, AB42 3AW

    1.9 miles away

    4 star reviewReally helpful. Many thanks to Melanie who helped me find a place in a very short space of time. Thanks

  • Key Mortgages - Peterhead

    Mortgage Broker

    22 Roseberry Drive, Peterhead, AB42 3GP

    1.3 miles away

    4 star reviewNothing but kind and helpful.

 

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