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 miles
- Inverurie 17.4 miles
- Westhill 8.7 miles
- Stonehaven 7.5 miles
- Ellon 20.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Marywell Place 1.7 miles
- Newtonhill Place 2.3 miles
- North Kincardine Ward 2.3 miles
- Chapelton Place 2.8 miles
- Cove Bay Place 3 miles
- Kincorth/Nigg/Cove Ward 3.4 miles
- Airyhall/Broomhill/Garthdee Ward 4.4 miles
- Milltimber Place 4.6 miles
- Torry/Ferryhill Ward 5.1 miles
- Hazlehead/Queens Cross/Countesswells Ward 5.2 miles
- Lower Deeside Ward 5.6 miles
- Peterculter Place 5.6 miles
Example postcodes in Portlethen
AB12 4SZ, AB12 4TE, AB12 4QB, AB12 4RR, AB12 4AN, AB12 4LX, AB12 4UL, AB12 4UG, AB12 4YA … See all
Transport links
- Aberdeen Airport 9.8 miles
- Inverness Airport 78.7 miles
- Portlethen Railway Station 0.3 miles
- Aberdeen Railway Station 5.6 miles
Hotels near Portlethen Ad
- Premier Inn Aberdeen South 3 0.3 miles
- Palm Court Hotel Aberdeen 4 4.8 miles
- Ardoe House Hotel and Spa 4 3.5 miles
- Marcliffe 5 4.1 miles
- The Aberdeen Altens Hotel 4 3.5 miles
- Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen 3.5 5.9 miles
- Copthorne Hotel Aberdeen 4 5.6 miles
- Ferryhill House Hotel 5.1 miles
- Malmaison Aberdeen 4 5.2 miles
- Park Inn By Radisson Aberdeen 4 5.4 miles
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 miles
- Union Square Shopping centre 5.6 miles
- Aberdeen Maritime Museum Museum 5.8 miles
- Aberdeen Beach Beach 6.5 miles
- Pittodrie Stadium Stadium 6.7 miles
- Urie House Estate 6.8 miles
- King's College College 6.9 miles
- University of Aberdeen College 7 miles
- University of Aberdeen University 7 miles
- Rickarton House Estate 8.4 miles
- Stoneyhill Wood Forest 9.5 miles
- Tertowie Estate 9.9 miles