The village of Boddam and surrounding district have many facilities and thriving businesses. These include: Seaview Road in Spring  Three Churches and two Meeting Halls BODDAM  Primary School  Doctor’s Surgery

 Post Office

 Library The village of Boddam, which

Queen’s  Public Hall has a population of over 1500, Road lies on the extreme outer  Playgroup shoulder of North - East

 Two Hotels and one Inn with restaurant Scotland.

 Two Shops and a Fish and Chip Shop

 Sheltered Housing for the elderly

 Three Garages with Car Sales

 Fish Processing Factory

 Playing Fields and Play Areas View of Boddam from Stirlinghill  Several Commercial Businesses

 Braeside Trout Fishery. Ruins of Boddam Note: Lighthouse not open to public. Castle Ness Lighthouse, Boddam’s well-loved landmark, stands 130 feet high. It was built in 1827 by Robert Stevenson. The lighthouse stands on the most © Produced and published by Boddam and District easterly point in Scotland. Boddam Village Community Council. Library Printed by Cooper Printers, Fraserburgh. with Clock January, 2006. Website: http://www.boddam.org.uk Website: http://www.boddam.org.uk To the south of the village stands Earl’s Lodge (formerly Buchanness Lodge)(8). This former marine villa, erected in 1840 by Lord Aberdeen, possesses a commanding view over the sea.

Sandford Bay (1) can be reached by taking the public The 16th century ruin of Boddam Castle footpath from the north end of Harbour Street near (8) stands on a promontory between two Thistle Seafoods. Sandford Beach is an ideal secluded deep gullies. This castle was the seat of spot for picnics. Keith, Knight of Ludquharn, whose Coat of Arms is shown opposite. Power Station (2) was built in the 1970’s. Anglers often fish for sea Nearby, Jeannie Grieves bass at Sandford Bay as the (12) is a popular picturesque area with fish are attracted by the After 52 years, RAF Buchan (5) closed in March, 2005. RAF personnel, however, still remain at Remote Radar numerous rocks and pools. warm water from the Head Buchan. The RAF station occupied the site of the station. former Boddam railway terminus station which closed in 1945. Part of the site has been taken over by Boddam Harbour (3) Highland Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association. was constructed in The larger part of the site has recently been bought by A view of the menacing 1831. After several a developer, who is ex-RAF. Plans are being made to cliffs at Dundonnie (9). additions it became a develop and integrate it into the village of Boddam and This is the beginning of registered port in has been named Buchan Braes. the coastal path which 1845. It is still used by leads southwards to In 2002, a Gateway (6), of local granite, was erected at and Bullers o’ local fishermen. Large the south entrance road to Boddam. A plaque marks Buchan. numbers of seals may Her Majesty the Queen’s Golden Jubilee. The Jubilee be observed on the rocks outside the harbour. Also, Gateway was officially opened by Lord Lieutenant A picturesque scene of the seabirds attract interest along the coastline. Den Dam (10) and the Angus Farquharson. RAF Buchan provided a Guard of surrounding heather-clad At the south end of Harbour Street, Honour at the ceremony. hills. This area is an overlooking the sea, stand granite seats archaeological site unique in known locally as “the seaties” (4). On Scotland for its flint mines. The annual model yachting the wall of the house shown there is a races known as “The barometer which was gifted by the Boaties”are held at the Den Dam in June. Near the fourth Earl of Aberdeen. Den Dam there is the popular Braeside Trout Fishery.

The Seaview Hotel enjoys spectacular views of the The famous Peterhead granite quarries can be seen harbour area, the North Sea and the nearby town of at Stirlinghill (11). Many of the granite blocks Peterhead. quarried were crafted and polished in the former The Buchanness Hotel takes its name from the Buchan granite works north of Stirling Village, at Millbank. Ness Lighthouse. The First and Second World War The Rocksley Inn, with restaurant, is situated at The picture opposite shows Memorials are in Manse Terrace Stirling Village by the A90. Stirling Village (7) on the near Trinity Parish Church. Both main Aberdeen to memorials were constructed from All three have fine cuisine and accommodation Peterhead road, the A90. granite blocks crafted locally. available. The village housed employees of the former local granite industry.