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John Buchan McLean was my grandfather who died a year before l was born, was appointed Coxswain of Peterhead lifeboat          "Julia Park Barry" from July 1937 to December 1954. I do remember my mother telling me that my grandfather would only take on the role as Peterhead's Coxswain if he was paid a wage. I know that this wasn't normally common practice. But during the 17 years that he was Coxswain he didn't have any other employments. My query is what sort of a wages would R.N.L.I  paid him?

Hello to you all up in the Bloo toon.
John Buchan McLean, Peterhead's only coxswain was awarded the gold medal, who died 55 years ago on the 9th Jan 1956. Does anyone remember or know if any photos were taken that very day of the coffin being driven along the route from Lodge walk to Constitution street cemetery. I would very much love to hear from you.

Hope there is someone who can help………………..
Doing my family research, I’ve become aware of a number of my ancestors lived in and around High street, Buchanhaven, Peterhead. Is there anyway of finding out the history of these buildings and would the numbers on the houses today be the same in days gone by.

Hi Jojo,

A relation of mine David Buchan died on 28th Aug 1930 at Aberdeen childrens sick hospital due to an accident. To date I have been unsuccessful to locate any information on the accident. I've looked at various paper. And (YOU'RE MY LAST HOPE!!!).....