Buchan comprises a traditional area and earldom of north-eastern Scotland. It is also the name of an administrative area of modern Aberdeenshire.

The earldom of Mar and Buchan formed one of the seven original Scottish earldoms; later Buchan became separated from Mar.

The modern administrative area has a population of 39,160 (2001 census) and an area of 547 km². It contains the town of Peterhead and is adjacent to the administrative area of Banff and Buchan. RAF Buchan, a radar station, is in the area.

See also:

• Earls of Buchan
• John Buchan

External links

• Buchan website