Alexander Buchan & Son Funeral Directors

A granite-fronted funeral directors in Fraserburgh that's been a fixture of the town for generations. Alexander Buchan & Son isn't somewhere you'd typically factor into a holiday itinerary, but it's the kind of local landmark that tells you something real about a place. The building itself has that solid, purposeful look you see throughout northeast Scotland - understated and built to last.

You won't be popping in for a browse, obviously. This is a working funeral home, not a visitor attraction. But if you're the type who reads local history or appreciates how communities sustain themselves, the presence of long-established family businesses like this one speaks volumes. Fraserburgh's a proper fishing town with actual character, and these independent operations are part of what keeps that character alive rather than letting everything become a chain.

If you're staying at Down On The Farm just outside town - a solid family park with excellent reviews - Fraserburgh's worth a wander anyway for the harbour and fish and chips. You'll pass Alexander Buchan & Son without needing to make a special trip. It's one of those things that slots naturally into exploring a real working Scottish town rather than a sanitised heritage version of one. The granite architecture is worth clocking as you walk past, particularly if you're interested in vernacular building styles across Aberdeenshire.