Lying between Portsoy and Banff, Whitehills it is a welcoming village where the 19
th century Seatown remains largely unchanged with its cottages packed tightly together, their gable ends facing the sea for protection from storms.
Historically fishing was the lifeblood of Whitehills although there was no proper harbour until 1900. Nonetheless, the village could boast over 150 boats through the later half of the 19
th century and was the last place in Scotland where fishermen sold their own fish rather than dealing through a merchant. There is now a fully functioning Marina in place of the harbour. 19
th century records show a prosperous village where the women dominated the men and were noted for their "superior comeliness".
Whitehills is built around Knock Head, traditionally the place where grey rats first entered Scotland, having swum ashore from a shipwreck. To the east of the head lies the old detached harbour of Blackpots and the broad sands of Boyndie Bay.
There are a number of picturesque walks in the vicinity of Whitehills, many of them giving panoramic vies across the Moray Firth an along the spectacular coast line, also offering the opportunity to view the dolphins during the summer months.
To the west of the town a pleasant walk can be had along the shore to a local beauty spot known as the Sands of Whitehills.
