The 63rd ‘Peterhead Scottish Week’ is set to be one that will leave a lasting impression in the memories of locals and visitors to the Bloo Toon. A packed programme sees over 50 events between Saturday 12th July to Sunday 20th July; including a North East first – a drone lights show!
The ‘Scottish Week’ team have been hard at work to not only deliver the classic events such as the ‘ASCO Carnival Parade’, ‘the Dog Show’ and ‘Sandcastle Competition’ – but two huge nights of entertainment set to draw thousands to the town.
Tuesday 15th July, sees the return of the fabulous ‘R.A.F. Falcons Parachute Display Team’ at 7.30pm. The evening also features the incredible ‘Stannage Stunt Team’ making its ‘Scottish Week’ debut. Expect explosions and breathtaking stunts at the West Links. Pipe Band displays and ‘Autobahn Scotland’ will compliment the Tuesday evening; and not forgetting a kipper barbecue!
‘The R.A.F. Falcons Parachute Display Team’ is sponsored by JBS Group + AM Campbell.
On Thursday 17th July, a ‘Treasure Hunt’ and some dancing group displays will kick things off at the Lido before things really heat up! The ‘Ridgeside Little Nippers Display’ will showcase our canine friends doing tricks to ‘wow’ spectators. The Rotary Club will host the first ‘Pedal Car Race’ along South Road, then as the sun begins to set, there’ll be an air show by ‘Airborne Pyrotechnics’. Its the groups first time to Peterhead and will demonstrate its skills in the skies with the added touch of fireworks! Then, as night falls, the ‘Grand Fireworks Display’ will illuminate the sky before making way for 100 drones across Peterhead Bay in our ‘Drone Light Show’.
‘Airborne Pyrotechnics Air Display’ is sponsored by ASCO + Peterhead Port Authority.
‘Grand Fireworks Display’ is sponsored by MDL.
‘The Drone Light Show’ is sponsored Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks Transmission.
Elsewhere, the popular ‘Truck & Van Show’ [sponsored by John Petrie pallets] is back and bigger than ever! The ‘Masson Glennie Picnic in the Park’ sees Aberdeenshire’s biggest family picnic [lets keep our fingers crossed for the weather], whilst the Prize Bingo, Scottish Week Quiz Night and Strictly Come Duncin’ are certain to be packed to the rafters!
The Baby Show [sponsored by Aileen’s Childrenswear] has a new day and new venue, with the Zion Church Main Hall hosting this popular ‘Scottish Week’ classic on Tuesday 15th July. The ‘Artists’ Challenge’ also has a new day, on Monday 14th July at the Rescue Hall.
Last year’s ‘Candlelight Concerts’ proved so popular that the team have brought them back for 2025. The theme being ‘the hits from musicals’. The 12th edition of the ‘Great Buchan Bake Off’ [sponsored by Ingram’s Bakery] is set to be the year of Lemon Drizzle Cake; whilst lots of shops will decorate its windows to this year’s display theme “Show aff yer tartan!”.
The official programme guide is due to go on sale the weekend of 4th/5th/6th July from the following outlets – Albert Hotel, Bon Bons, Buchanhaven Pharmacy, Clerkhill Pharmacy, Co-op [Kinmundy Road], Greens of Peterhead, Peterhead Motors, Premier [Drummers Corner] and West End Butchers. As well as information on all of this year’s events, the programme contains a spotting number for the ‘Window Spotting Competition’ [sponsored by Finnie Self Storage]. Will your programme contain a lucky number this year?
A rundown of events taking place this year can be found on the website but keep a close eye on our social media platforms for updates – Facebook, X [formerly Twitter], and Instagram. You can also listen to any updates via the Coast Radio app.
Some events can only be accessed by purchasing tickets. Tickets will be on sale from 8:00pm on Monday 7th July via Eventbrite. Some third party events may use alternative ticket sites, such as ‘Brickmania’. Tickets for the ‘Zion Church Soup & Sweet’ event can be purchased from West End Butchers.
Peterhead Scottish Week remains the biggest and longest running weeklong gala in the country. Whilst other towns across Scotland host a ‘Scottish Week’ such as Forres and Stranraer; Peterhead remains the only original – having hosted the event each year since 1962 [including online/hybrid editions during covid-19 in 2020 and 2021].
The committee are made entirely of volunteers but the events can continue thanks to the generous donations of the townsfolk and sponsorship from local businesses.