Now you're back at Saltoun Square take time to look at its elegant Market Cross, a definite civic status symbol. It was the focal point of Fraser's burgh but was heavily restored in 1853. The shaft of the cross is topped by the royal arms (as used in Scotland) above the arms of Fraser of Philorth.

Looking beyond the cross, you'll see the imposing former Town House, built in the 1850s and now renovated as the Faithlie Centre. For many years, it was the courthouse. It has the familiar rounded corner that is so much a feature of Fraserburgh's streets.

You can also see a statue of another Fraser - Alexander, 17th Lord Saltoun, who fought at the battle of Waterloo.

To its right is the parish church, constructed in 1803 to replace an earlier building. Its design is typical of the simple style favoured by the Church of Scotland. The spire was intended as a navigation aid for sailors but local lore says money was tight and it never reached its planned height.

The Saltoun Mausoleum, on the south side of the church, was built on to the original 1570s church as a burial aisle for the Fraser family.