Roan Heads

Island in Aberdeenshire

Scotland

Roan Heads

Trawlers in Peterhead's South Harbour Peterhead is the UK's premier white and pelagic fish port.
Trawlers in Peterhead's South Harbour Credit: Bob Jones

Roan Heads is an island located off the coast of Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Situated in the North Sea, it is part of an archipelago known as the Roan Heads Islands. The island covers an area of approximately 2 square kilometers and is known for its rugged and picturesque landscape.

The terrain of Roan Heads is characterized by steep cliffs, rocky shores, and rolling hills. The island is predominantly uninhabited, with no permanent population residing there. However, it attracts visitors who are drawn to its natural beauty and tranquility. The island is accessible by boat from the mainland, making it a popular destination for day trips or camping.

Roan Heads is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including various species of seabirds, such as puffins and gannets. The surrounding waters are also teeming with marine life, making it a great spot for fishing and birdwatching.

The island's history can be traced back several centuries, with evidence of human activity dating back to prehistoric times. Ruins of ancient structures and burial sites have been discovered, providing insights into the island's past.

In recent years, efforts have been made to preserve and protect the natural environment of Roan Heads. Conservation projects have been implemented to ensure the preservation of the island's unique ecosystem and to promote sustainable tourism.

Overall, Roan Heads offers a captivating and unspoiled natural environment for those seeking a peaceful retreat or an opportunity to explore the rich history and wildlife of Aberdeenshire.

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Roan Heads Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.509234/-1.7723721 or Grid Reference NK1346. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Trawlers in Peterhead's South Harbour Peterhead is the UK's premier white and pelagic fish port.
Trawlers in Peterhead's South Harbour
Peterhead is the UK's premier white and pelagic fish port.
Buchanhaven Harbour In 1850 work started on a new pier, to replace an earlier small one to the west. This was to be the first stage in the building of a proper harbour basin for large herring boats. This plan was never completed. Buchanhaven Pier, as it stands today, did allow the fishermen to operate small-line boats. By the mid 1860s there were 27 boats working from the harbour.

The proximity of Peterhead and other larger fishing harbours eventually led to the demise of the harbour and nowadays only a few small boats use it.
Buchanhaven Harbour
In 1850 work started on a new pier, to replace an earlier small one to the west. This was to be the first stage in the building of a proper harbour basin for large herring boats. This plan was never completed. Buchanhaven Pier, as it stands today, did allow the fishermen to operate small-line boats. By the mid 1860s there were 27 boats working from the harbour. The proximity of Peterhead and other larger fishing harbours eventually led to the demise of the harbour and nowadays only a few small boats use it.
Peterhead marina
Peterhead marina
Peterhead Bay Sands and grass by the shore with an industrial offshore skyline due to oil rig work.
<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peterhead" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peterhead">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Peterhead Bay
Sands and grass by the shore with an industrial offshore skyline due to oil rig work. LinkExternal link
Peterhead Bay East-facing bay at the Lido, south of the town centre.
Peterhead Bay
East-facing bay at the Lido, south of the town centre.
Caley Building, Peterhead The Caley building, at 26 Harbour Street, after undergoing renovations thanks to the CARS scheme.

The Peterhead CARS project (Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme) identified historical buildings at risk within the Peterhead Conservation Area, and grants were awarded to benefit various buildings such as the one in the photo.

More information can be found here... <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/built_heritage/PeterheadCARSsummaryatcompletion.pdf" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/built_heritage/PeterheadCARSsummaryatcompletion.pdf">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Caley Building, Peterhead
The Caley building, at 26 Harbour Street, after undergoing renovations thanks to the CARS scheme. The Peterhead CARS project (Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme) identified historical buildings at risk within the Peterhead Conservation Area, and grants were awarded to benefit various buildings such as the one in the photo. More information can be found here... LinkExternal link
Peterhead harbour from the air Aerial photo taken from a plane flying between Aberdeen and Sumburgh.
Peterhead harbour from the air
Aerial photo taken from a plane flying between Aberdeen and Sumburgh.
At The Quayside A quiet Sunday morning in Peterhead.
At The Quayside
A quiet Sunday morning in Peterhead.
The Queenie Brig Replacing an 1850 swing bridge, this bascule bridge dates from 1954.
The Queenie Brig
Replacing an 1850 swing bridge, this bascule bridge dates from 1954.
Peterhead tolbooth
Peterhead tolbooth
Peterhead Lifeboat In dock at a quiet time ready to answer any call.
Peterhead Lifeboat
In dock at a quiet time ready to answer any call.
South Harbour, Peterhead
South Harbour, Peterhead
Ship repair yard, Scott's Pier, Peterhead
Ship repair yard, Scott's Pier, Peterhead
Peterhead lifeboat station
Peterhead lifeboat station
Icehouse, Peterhead South Harbour Peterhead is said to be Europe's most important white-fish port (see: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.peterheadport.co.uk/fish_market.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.peterheadport.co.uk/fish_market.htm">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> ) and a ready supply of ice is vital...
Icehouse, Peterhead South Harbour
Peterhead is said to be Europe's most important white-fish port (see: LinkExternal link ) and a ready supply of ice is vital...
Harbour Street, Peterhead According to a plaque beside it, the cannon once protected the harbour from attacks by pirates...
Harbour Street, Peterhead
According to a plaque beside it, the cannon once protected the harbour from attacks by pirates...
Trawler, Peterhead South Harbour The Helenus (formerly the Heatherbelle V) registered to Fraserburgh as FR121.  She fairly bristles with radar and communication equipment.  She can be tracked here: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/details/ships/shipid:185003/mmsi:233353000/imo:0/vessel:HELENUS_FR121" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/details/ships/shipid:185003/mmsi:233353000/imo:0/vessel:HELENUS_FR121">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> .
Trawler, Peterhead South Harbour
The Helenus (formerly the Heatherbelle V) registered to Fraserburgh as FR121. She fairly bristles with radar and communication equipment. She can be tracked here: LinkExternal link .
Derelict warehouse, Harbour Street, Peterhead According to the new Pevsner guide to Aberdeenshire (North) and Moray, this building dates from about 1800 and is an "outstanding example" of the genre...
Derelict warehouse, Harbour Street, Peterhead
According to the new Pevsner guide to Aberdeenshire (North) and Moray, this building dates from about 1800 and is an "outstanding example" of the genre...
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Roan Heads is located at Grid Ref: NK1346 (Lat: 57.509234, Lng: -1.7723721)

Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire

Police Authority: North East

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Roanheads
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Roan Heads
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Post Box
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Alexandra Basin
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