Peterhead, known by some locals as "The Bloo Toon", is Scotland's most north-easterly coastal-town. Steeped in history Peterhead's rich fishing and whaling heritage stretches back to the late 16th century around which time the Keith Earls Marischal made extensive improvements to the town's Port Henry Harbour. Improvements to Port Henry harbour were carried out by Henry Middleton in Clerkhill under the guidance and authority of George fifth Earl Marischal. However it was not until the middle of the 18th century that work commenced on deepening the harbour area after a herring buss broke free from her moorings and landed on the rocks, quarrying them as she went along.

Before these times Peterhead had its own natural harbour or fjord - "Auldmanythie Creek" (Almanythie Creek), which was used for shelter and a safe haven by the Vikings of Denmark and Norway who frequently ransacked and pillaged the coasts of Buchan before their final defeat at Cruden Bay in 1012.

Alas! - this website is not intended to give a detailed account of Peterhead's history per se, but rather is devoted to a family of fishermen. fish curers, net weavers among others, our family name - Duncan.