Why choose Fraserburgh Harbour?

Boasting multiple berths, including 2 ISPS berths' accommodation for vessels up to 92m in length, our port can accommodate a range of vessels.

The harbour offers extensive shore-based facilities, with fresh water and shore power available throughout the port, as are waste disposal and waste oil and filter reception facilities.

The quayside is just minutes’ walk from Fraserbugh town centre and offers easy access for passenger excursion transport.

Nautical information
Location 57° 41'N 002° 02'W Anchorage Position 55'41'36°N
001'58'07°W
No. of Berths 1 Distance to Landing Stage Less than 1 nautical mile
Berth Details

2x ISPS berths for vessuls up to 92m LOA
6.2m draft (larger vessels at HM discretion)
30+ depending on size and configuration

Various berths with depths varying between 3.2m and 5.9m below CD.
Pontoon berthing for tenders and visiting vessels up to 3.2m draft.

 Tidal Range/Movement 3 to 4m
Airdraught Nil Restrictions Town Centre 2 minute walk
Width of Ship 60m at harbour entrance, 30m on ISPS berth Shuttle to Town Coach/buses at landing pontoon
Anchorage 11m depth with fine sand on top of rock bed Nearest Airport Aberdeen or Inverness
Location 57° 41'N 002° 02'W
No. of Berths 1
Berth Details

2x ISPS berths for vessuls up to 92m LOA
6.2m draft (larger vessels at HM discretion)
30+ depending on size and configuration

Various berths with depths varying between 3.2m and 5.9m below CD.
Pontoon berthing for tenders and visiting vessels up to 3.2m draft.
Airdraught Nil Restrictions
Width of Ship 60m at harbour entrance, 30m on ISPS berth
Anchorage 11m depth with fine sand on top of rock bed
Anchorage Position 55'41'36°N
001'58'07°W
Distance to Landing Stage Less than 1 nautical mile
Tidal Range/Movement 3 to 4m
Town Centre 2 minute walk
Shuttle to Town Coach/buses at landing pontoon
Nearest Airport Aberdeen or Inverness

Pilotage Directions

  • The harbour’s pilot boat provides pilotage services as well as facilitating crew changes and bay services.
  • For vessels in port a minimum of two hours’ notice is required for a pilot, for vessels arriving please see our conditions of pilotage. All port movements are controlled from the Marine Watch Tower situated on the West Pier close to the harbour entrance. Vessels entering, leaving or moving within the harbour must report on VHF Channel 12. Port radar is also in operation.
  • The harbour has easy access and safe berthing for a range of vessels up to and including the port limit of 92 metres with depths of 5.9 m CD at all commercial berths. Larger vessels may be accommodated at the Harbour Master's discretion.
  • The Marine Watch Tower is contactable on 01346 515926 or 07425 079003.

Visit Fraserburgh and Northern Aberdeenshire

Visitors can immerse themselves in the unique environment of Fraserburgh and its surrounding area with attractions and excursions all within easy reach of the harbour.

Museum of Scottish Lighthouses: Located in the heart of Fraserburgh, discover Scotland’s first lighthouse which began as a giant lamp positioned on the roof of Kinnaird Head Castle in 1787. Since 1824, the lighthouse has been integrated into the castle’s structure – a sight which must be seen to be believed!

While in Fraserburgh, if you fancy a round of golf, why not visit the 7th oldest golf club in the world, Fraserburgh Golf Club. The 18-hole course offers stunning coastal views and, with a growing reputation at home and abroad, is considered one of the best golfing experiences in the northeast of Scotland.

Also located in Fraserburgh is the spectacular viewpoint at Rattray Head. Situated on the coast of the North Sea, Rattray Head is a stunning spot to view the horizon.  The area is also home to a plethora of fascinating wildlife, including seals, seabirds, and dolphins and is easily accessible via a coastal path. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities here, including swimming, fishing, bird watching, and walking. It is also a popular spot for picnics and barbecues.

Just South of Fraserburgh is Inverallochy Golf Club, a links course with stunning views of the sea. Although short, it is a challenging and enjoyable 18-hole course suitable for all levels of golfers. The greens at Inverallochy are consistently among the best you can find in the North-east- a true ‘hidden gem’.

Looking to explore Northern Aberdeenshire? Here are our recommendations, all of which are easily accessible from Fraserburgh.

Tarlair Swimming Pool

The iconic Tarlair Swimming Pool near the coastal town of Macduff, is an absolute must visit and just a 45-minute drive from Fraserburgh. The outdoor swimming pool with an A-listed pavilion built in an Art Deco style has recently been renovated, with the support of Friends of Tarlair, offering a cafe with beautiful coastal views. As one of only three remaining seaside lidos in Scotland, this stylish slice of 1930s leisure is not to be missed.

Peterhead Prison Museum

Step inside Peterhead Prison, one of Scotland’s most unique and fascinating historic landmarks! Wander through the atmospheric cells, uncover daring escape stories, and discover the lives of the people who lived and worked within these walls, either with your Prison Entry Ticket or by upgrading to a Guided Tour for the full experience. But Peterhead Prison is more than just a prison, it’s also home to the RNLB Julia Park Barry of Glasgow, a lifeboat with a proud history of saving lives at sea, and a place full of hidden stories waiting to be explored. With interactive exhibits, a family-friendly café, and FREE entry to the Lifeboat Museum, it’s the perfect day out for history enthusiasts and families alike. Make memories & learn something new. Only a 25-minute drive from Fraserburgh makes this an ideal day trip.

The Town of Portsoy

A 50-minute drive from Fraserburgh, explore this quaint seaside town located on the Moray Firth. You may recognise it – or, more specifically its distinctive 17th century harbour - from the final series of Peaky Blinders and BBC period dramas The Camerons and The Shutter Falls. The harbour is also known for its fine seafood and craftsmanship. Each summer, the village hosts the famous Scottish Traditional Boat festival, celebrating boating and sailing as well as local culture and gastronomy.

Loch of Strathbeg

See Pink-footed Geese in their thousands at this wetland wildlife paradise. Just 7 miles from Fraserburgh, Strathbeg is Britain’s largest dune loch and a winter home for vast numbers of Pink-footed Geese. There’s an array of wetland wildlife waiting to be discovered here, including breeding terns and gulls, migrating waders and wintering wildfowl. The loch is maintained by the RSPB and there are many hides from which visitors can watch the birds and other wildlife.

Pennan

A 20-minute drive from Fraserburgh lies the coastal village of Pennan - famed as the filming location of the Bill Forsyth’s 80s classic, Local Hero. The quaint village consists of a small harbour with a single row of homes, which includes a hotel with an AA Rosette award-winning restaurant. Combine your visit to Pennan with Portsoy, a half hour drive from the village, for the ultimate north east experience.

Slains Castle

The inspiration for Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Slains Castle is an awe-inspiring ruin which overlooks the North Sea from its cliff-top site just east of Cruden Bay. Located a short walk from a car park, the ruins can be explored on foot and can also be combined with a walk along the dramatic coastline.

Troup Head

Home to one of the biggest gannet colonies in the UK is Troup Head, a half hour drive from Fraserburgh. Gannets are distinctively shaped with a long neck and long pointed beak. Often travelling in small groups, they feed by flying high before plunging into the sea to catch fish. This is a spectacular setting to marvel at Scotland’s largest mainland Gannet colony, along with several other species.

Museum of Scottish Lighthouses

It’s all here; Kinnaird Head Lighthouse – the very first lighthouse on mainland Scotland (1787), Kinnaird Head Castle containing the lighthouse and our purpose-built museum alongside. The museum tells the great story of the Northern Lighthouse Board, the engineers who built the lights and the keepers who tended them.

Cruise calls

Discover the range of cruise vessels visiting Fraserburgh Harbour this season.

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Ship Name

Hebridean Princess

Arrival

21 July 2026

Departure

22 July 2026

Berth

North Pier

Vessel Length (LOA)

72m

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