Arbuthnot Museum Peterhead

The Arbuthnot Museum sits right in Peterhead town centre, and it's a solid rainy-day option if you're staying at Marina Bay Holiday Park nearby. The collection focuses on local history - fishing industry stuff mainly, which makes sense given Peterhead's heritage as a major port. You'll find everything from old photographs and maritime artefacts to domestic items that tell you how people actually lived here over the centuries.

It's not a sprawling place where you'll spend half a day, but that's fine. Most visitors get through it in 45 minutes to an hour, which fits nicely into a morning before heading out to walk the cliffs or explore the wider Aberdeenshire coast. The museum does its job well - the displays are clear, the staff are helpful, and there's real character to the building itself.

Families with older kids will find it interesting enough, particularly if they're into maritime history. Younger children might lose interest quickly though, so know your audience. It's free entry, which removes any sting if you're only popping in for half an hour. Worth visiting if you're in Peterhead anyway, especially on one of those Scottish days when the weather isn't playing ball. Don't make it your reason for coming to the area, but do slot it in.