Portlethen
Place in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 57.065, -2.134 |
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| OS grid ref: | NO 91 97 |
| Population: | 8,200 |
| Dialling code: | 01224 (Aberdeen) |
Portlethen is a coastal town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, sitting on the edge of the North Sea about seven miles south of Aberdeen. It has a mix of rocky shoreline and small sandy coves, a local railway station on the Aberdeen–Stonehaven line and easy road links to the city, which makes it popular with commuters as well as fishermen and walkers using the coastal paths.
Originally a cluster of fishing settlements, Portlethen expanded markedly with the North Sea oil era and now combines residential suburbs, local shops, schools and an active community life. The town is a handy base for exploring nearby coastal and countryside attractions and sits within the broader historical and maritime landscape of Aberdeenshire, often serving as a quieter alternative to busier neighbours such as Aberdeen and Stonehaven.
Postcode districts covering Portlethen
Most populated places nearby
- Aberdeen 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Inverurie 17.4 miles28.1 km
- Westhill 8.7 miles14.1 km
- Stonehaven 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Ellon 20.9 miles33.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Marywell Place 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Newtonhill Place 2.3 miles3.7 km
- North Kincardine Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Chapelton Place 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Cove Bay Place 3 miles4.8 km
- Kincorth/Nigg/Cove Ward 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Airyhall/Broomhill/Garthdee Ward 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Milltimber Place 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Torry/Ferryhill Ward 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Hazlehead/Queens Cross/Countesswells Ward 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Lower Deeside Ward 5.6 miles9 km
- Peterculter Place 5.6 miles9 km
Example postcodes in Portlethen
AB12 4UU, AB12 4SW, AB12 4TH, AB12 4PF, AB12 4AE, AB12 3RT, AB12 4PH, AB12 4RF, AB12 3RR … See all
Transport links
- Aberdeen Airport 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Inverness Airport 78.7 miles126.6 km
- Portlethen Railway Station 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Aberdeen Railway Station 5.6 miles9 km
Hotels near Portlethen Ad
- The Marcliffe Hotel and Spa 5 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Cove Bay Hotel 3 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Maryculter House 4 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Ardoe House Hotel & Spa 4 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Malmaison Aberdeen 4 5.2 miles8.4 km
- The Chester Hotel 4 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen 4 5.9 miles9.5 km
- The Aberdeen Altens Hotel 4 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Ferryhill House Hotel 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Palm Court Hotel 4 4.8 miles7.7 km
Schools in Portlethen
- Fishermoss School Primary
- Hillside School Primary
- Portlethen Academy Secondary
- Portlethen Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Ardoe House Estate 2.5 miles4 km
- Union Square Shopping centre 5.6 miles9 km
- Aberdeen Maritime Museum Museum 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Aberdeen Beach Beach 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Pittodrie Stadium Stadium 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Urie House Estate 6.8 miles10.9 km
- King's College College 6.9 miles11.2 km
- University of Aberdeen College 7 miles11.2 km
- University of Aberdeen University 7 miles11.3 km
- Rickarton House Estate 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Stoneyhill Wood Forest 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Tertowie Estate 9.9 miles15.9 km