Peterhead is a town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with a 2022 population of 19,060. It is the council area’s largest settlement and the United Kingdom’s largest fishing port by total landings.
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Peterhead is a town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, and the council area’s largest settlement, with a population of 19,060 recorded at the 2022 Census. It is the United Kingdom’s largest fishing port in terms of total landings by UK vessels, according to a 2019 survey. The locality falls within the AB 42 postal district, indicating its position in the northern part of Scotland along the coast. The town’s maritime heritage and status as a major fishing hub give it a distinct character, and its sizeable population suggests a range of local services and community life typical of a regional centre.