Free Family Fun Day

Come along and try some taster sessions while finding out about the launch of Aberdeenshire Council's Sport and physical Activity Strategy and Cultural Strategy 2018 - 2028

The growth of the herring fishing industry in the 19th century put Fraserburgh firmly on the map. The development of the harbour allowed more than 1000 drifters to land their fish each season in the busiest years between 1870 and 1900. At this ... Read More.

Fraserburgh was the first RNLI Station in Scotland, opening in 1858. It is thought that the station was closed for sometime between 1848 and 1858 when the lifeboat was placed in the town at the request of the residents. Three times in the 20... Read More.

The Fraser family are said to originate from Anjou in France. The Fraser's settled in Scotland around the 12th century. It is known that Sir Alexander Fraser of Cowie and Durris and first of Philorth died circa 1410. His son, also ... Read More.

Broadsea, also known as 'The Seatown' was originally a separate village which is now integrated into the town of Fraserburgh. The village was inhabited by fishermen, a hardy but insular community of people. The first houses were erected at the ... Read More.