Historically in Banffshire, the village was founded in 1677 and it became a significant herring fishing port during the nineteenth century, although today only a handful of commercial inshore boats remain.

These include fulmar, black-legged kittiwake, common gull, razorbill and shag.

Additionally common eider can be seen in and around the harbour and coves during the summer months.

Another historical site within the village is the Green Castle, which is located on a coastal promontory.

This ancient coastal fort was revealed to date from 1000 BC and was inhabited until 1000 AD.