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Popular Things To Do | Other Things To Do Tips | All Tips (18) Fraserburgh has a best kept secret - a stunning beach.
It runs from just out of town around a bay to Cairnbulg, a distnace of some 5 miles (8km)
The sand is fine, its surrounded by tall dunes, and you often glimpse the coming and goings of the boats from the nearby harbour. It is also very quite even in the summer.
Ok you say there must be a downside to this paradise - well it can be a bit parky when the wind blows and alas overcast and cloudy days are not uncommon! Leave a Comment Directions: take road form town
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Here you can Discover the skill, dedication, science and romance of Scotland's lighthouses. the museum cantains a lot of artefacts asociated with lighthouses in Scotland, and around the world.
It has the largest collection of lighthouse equipment in the UK, some of it still working
there are also audio-visual presentations
Admission price includes a tour to the top of Kinnaird Head lighthouse, and the other rooms in the tower.
ADMISSIONS 2006
Adults £5.50
Child £2.00
Concession(all) £4.00
Family (4) £12.00
Family (5) £13.50
Family (6) £15.50 Leave a Comment Address: Kinaird Head, Stevenson Road, FraserburghPhone: +44 (01346) 511022Directions: Follow brown signs from town
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There are usually quite a few really large fishing boats to be seen around the harbour. If you are into boats it is a pleasant walk and a great opportunity to get some good photos.
If boats don't do it for you then it is still a good place to come for views of the historic town
We have also seen grey seals in the harbour, but don't know if this is common, although I suspetc it is.
Large numers of mackeral and herring are landed seven days a week throughout the year. Leave a Comment Directions: Can't miss it - just head for the sea when in town.
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The Wine Tower dating from the 16th Century is probably the oldest building in Fraserburgh.
However it remains an enigma as the its true purpouse is lost in the mists of time.
It has three floors although none of them are conected together and all have their own access.
Today the top floor is accesable and houses giant pendants Leave a Comment Address: Kinaird HeadDirections: Just to back of the lighthouse
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The clock on the steeple of Crimond Parish Church was donated by James Laing & was taken from his farmhouse at Haddo. A mistake was made during it's construction, adding an extra minute hence 61 minutes on the clock. The clock bears an inscription "The hour's coming" but maybe not with the extra minute it might never arrive! Leave a Comment Address: Main Street CrimondDirections: On the A90 Aberdeen to Fraserburgh
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The Buchan area is fairly unpopulated. There are many great walks to be had in total isolation. Spend time discovering the great outdoors, marvelling at natures great beauty & wide open countryside & great skys (see next pic) with nothing to intrude into the views. Leave a Comment Address: Starnafin AberdeenshireDirections: As you enter Crimond on the A90 from Peterhead look for a sign for Loch of Strathbeg Nature Reserve & follow the single track road.
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Kinnaird Head Lighthouse was originally build as Fraserburgh Castle built in 1572 by Sir Alexander Fraser 8th Laird of Philorth. Although called a "Castle" it was really just a town house & was sold to the Northern Lighthouse Board in 1786. A year later Thomas Smith converted the building into a Lighthouse. Later in 1884 Robert Stevenson radically altered the lighthouse to what we see today.
Summer Opening Times 1st April to 30th June Monday - Saturday 11.00 - 17.00
Sunday 12.00 - 17.00 (last entry 16.00)
1st July - 31st August Monday - Saturday 10.00 - 18.00
Sunday 11.00 - 18.00
Cost £5.00 adult
Concession £2.50 Leave a Comment Address: Stevenson Road FraserburghPhone: 01346 511022Directions: Follow the Brown Tourist Board signs through the townWebsite: www.lighthousemuseum.co.uk
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The Wine Tower dates back to the 15th. Century. The tower consists of three stories, the first one is totally dark with no windows. The name does not reflect it's purpose, it's origins have been mysteriously lost in time, one theory on the buildings past is it was a customs holding the other is more romantic and the one I prefer, it is said the Laird of Philorth build the tower as a Chaple for his new Bride. Whatever it was, it remains for me a very unique & interesting Tower, where maybe in the future more stories will weave their spell around this quiet little place. Leave a Comment Address: Stevenson Road FraserburghDirections: Drive into town & follow the Brown Scottish Tourist Signs for the Lighthouse Museum
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A visit to the bird hide overlooking the Loch of Strathbeg's Tower Pool is a bird watchers paradise. Open year round & managed & maintained by the Royal Society for the preservation of birds. Watch out to see the year round residents, all sorts of sea birds, owls & hawks, but also watch for the big migration of Geese arriving to over winter here in the North East Sanctuary. Leave a Comment Address: Starnafin Farmhouse, CrimondPhone: 01346 532017
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Fraserburgh has five miles of golden sand with brooding sand dunes. In summer if you are lucky with the weather you can bring a picnic & catch some rays. Mostly the weather will be chilly with onshore breezes creating perfect walking & beach combing conditions. After your walk you can have a cuppa in the Beach Resaurant. Leave a Comment Address: Fraserburgh BeachDirections: On entering Fraserburgh from the south turn right at the 1st. roundabout, the car park is signposted on your right.
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