Waterside Hotel, Peterhead
Enjoy a comfortable stay at the Waterside Hotel, beautifully set on the outskirts of Peterhead. All bedrooms feature en-suite facilities, a TV, and tea and coffee-making amenities for a relaxing break after a day of exploring. ☕🛏️
Guests have access to excellent leisure facilities, including a heated indoor pool, spa pool, sauna, steam room, and gym – perfect for unwinding in the evening. There isn't a lift in the hotel, so let us know if you're looking to request a ground floor room. Enjoy a delicious dinner and breakfast, included each day. 🍽️🌊
🏰 Delgatie Castle & Fraserburgh
Step back in time with a visit to Delgatie Castle, one of Aberdeenshire’s most charming historic sites. Here you’ll enjoy a delightful afternoon tea served in The Laird’s Kitchen, featuring a round of sandwiches, scone cream and jam and a slice of cake served with tea or coffee, alongside freshly brewed tea or coffee – all in a truly atmospheric setting. ☕🍰
Fraserburgh is a classic north east coastal town with a strong seaside feel, known for its harbour, sea views and long sandy beach - ideal for a relaxed wander and a few cracking photos by the water. If you fancy a wee bit of local history while you’re there, the area around Kinnaird Head is a real highlight, home to the famous lighthouse setting that overlooks the North Sea.
🏰 Dunnottar Castle
Dunnottar Castle is one of Scotland’s most dramatic sights - a striking cliff-top ruin perched high above the North Sea, just south of Stonehaven. It’s the kind of place that feels cinematic the moment you see it, with incredible coastal views in every direction and loads of photo opportunities from the headland.
The castle’s history is just as memorable. It played a major role over centuries and is especially famous for helping protect the Honours of Scotland (the Scottish Crown Jewels) during Cromwell’s invasion. As you explore the atmospheric ruins, you’ll get a real sense of the stories that unfolded here, all set against that wild, open coastline.
🚔 Peterhead Prison
Peterhead Prison is one of the most fascinating visitor attractions in the north east, offering a powerful look inside what was once known as Scotland’s toughest jail. You’ll explore original halls, landings and cells, following the story of the prison from its opening in 1888 through to its closure in 2013, with an immersive feel that really brings the place to life.
The experience is designed to be engaging as you move through the different areas, with a real sense of the day-to-day routines, the atmosphere behind the doors, and the stories of the people who lived and worked there.
