EXPLORING THE COAST

The Bullers of Buchan is a collapsed sea cave forming an almost circular chasm above cliffs which are home to many seabird species including puffins, and — a little further afield — is Pennan, the picturesque former fishing village made famous by the 1983 movie Local Hero, and Macduff Marine Aquarium where the focus is on local marine life with a central open tank where divers hand-feed fish. Kinnaird Lighthouse in Fraserburgh is a former castle, converted to a lighthouse in 1787 and now a visitor attraction with adjacent museum. Peterhead boasts the oldest salmon house in Scotland, dating back to 1585, where you can witness the ancient art of smoking salmon before buying some! Download the Visit Scotland coastal trail map for more ideas.