Peterhead is a town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with a population of 19,060 as of the 2022 Census. It is the council area’s largest settlement and the United Kingdom’s largest fishing port by total landings for UK vessels.
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Peterhead, situated in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, is the council area’s largest settlement with a population of 19,060 recorded in the 2022 Census. The town is renowned as the United Kingdom’s largest fishing port for total landings by UK vessels, according to a 2019 survey. Its status as a major fishing hub reflects a strong maritime economy and a community closely linked to the sea. The postal district AB 42 places the locality within a well-defined area of the town, offering residents a clear sense of place. Living in Peterhead means being part of a town that balances its historical fishing roots with contemporary community life, providing a distinctive coastal character within Scotland’s northeast region.