Portlethen
Coordinates: 57°03′N 2°06′W / 57.05°N 2.1°W
Portlethen is a town 7 mi south of Aberdeen, Scotland along the A90. It has expanded rapidly over the last 30 years. Portlethen has a population of about 7000, and more than 800 houses are, as of 2007, were being built on nearby farmland. To the east of Portlethen lie three fishing villages: Findon, Downies and Old Portlethen (now often referred to as Portlethen Village). Although Portlethen is a town in terms of population (and it has been granted official town status), it resembles a residential suburb without a clear 'town centre' or focal point.
| Portlethen | |
| Scottish Gaelic: Port Leathain[1] | |
 Portlethen shown within Aberdeenshire | |
| Population | 7,327 (2011 Estimate) [1] |
|---|---|
| OS grid reference | NO9178396318 |
| Council area | Aberdeenshire |
| Lieutenancy area | Kincardineshire |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ABERDEEN |
| Postcode district | AB12 4xx |
| Dialling code | 01224 78xxxx |
| Police | Grampian |
| Fire | Grampian |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
| UK Parliament | West Aberdeenshire & Kincardine |
| Scottish Parliament | Aberdeen South and North Kincardine |
Portlethen Media
An inlet on the North Sea at Portlethen, historically used as Portlethen Harbour.
Portlethen Retail Park - geograph.org.uk - 115735
White-beaked dolphins south east of Old Portlethen. Whale and dolphin watching is a popular attraction in summer.
Looking towards to Portlethen from the coasts of Findon Ness
Portlethen Harbour and the North Sea
Mains of Portlethen Gated entrance
Down Craigmarn Road Street in Portlethen Village.
Pig Asleep in Old Portlethen Village Pigs were once found in Old Portlethen Village. This shows a photo taken in the village looking north to Findon Ness.
References
- ↑ "Ainmean-Àite na h-Alba (AÀA) – Gaelic Place-names of Scotland". www.ainmean-aite.scot.
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