Buchan

Buchan /ˈbʌxən/ is a coastal district in the north-east of Scotland, bounded by the Ythan and Deveron rivers.

There is considerable ancient history in this geographic area, especially slightly north-west of Cruden Bay, where the Catto Long Barrow and numerous tumuli are found.

Peterhead is the largest town in Buchan and Aberdeenshire; the principal whitefish-landing port in Europe; and a major oil industry service centre.

Attempts are being made to counter the negative effects of several recent key company closures and economic threats.

Issues affecting Banff and Buchan also apply here, as does the future of the oil and gas industry.