Our History
The association of Fraserburgh with the fishing industry has been a long and committed one and up until the early 19th century the harbour consisted of a breakwater occupying the same position of the North Pier of today and a short pier to the south.
Our History
The association of Fraserburgh with the fishing industry has been a long and committed one and up until the early 19th century the harbour consisted of a breakwater occupying the same position of the North Pier of today and a short pier to the south.
Early 16th Century
Sir William Fraser, 6th laird of Philorth, purchased the lands of Faithlie
1818
The construction of the South Pier was started and the first direct local Harbour Authority, as constituted by Act of Parliament, met for the first time - the first Fraserburgh Harbour Commissioners.
1873 – 1875
The prosperity generated by the boom in the Herring Fishing made further enlargement of the harbour a matter of urgency with the foundation stone of a new breakwater being laid.
1987
New fish market constructed.
1992
Queen Elizabeth II dry dock built.
2000
Six berth shiplift constructed at Faithlie Basin.
2022
Selection of Fraserburgh as preferred port for Moray offshore wind project (MOWEL).
Next steps
Masterplan exercise undertaken by Commissioners.
Masterplan
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Masterplan
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Harbour Masterplan
Explore what our innovative expansion plans can bring to you.
- A new North and South Breakwater
- Additional deep water (-10 CD) berthing
- 3.6 hectares of multi-purpose quayside space
- Development land opportunities
- Additional dry dock for vessels up to 100m length and 25m beam
- Covered cradles at Shiplift
- Improved access to Balaclava and Faithlie
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