castle
Dunnottar Castle
A ruined medieval fortress on a dramatic rocky headland on the northeastern coast of Scotland.
14 km · about 25 min drive
Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe
Portlethen is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Newtonhill, 14km from Dunnottar Castle.
Portlethen is a town located in Scotland, United Kingdom. With a population of 8,200, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Portlethen sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Portlethen to your route.
Portlethen (; Scottish Gaelic: Port Leathain) is a town located approximately 7 miles south of Aberdeen, Scotland, along the A92. The population according to the 2022 census was 8,969, making it the seventh most populous settlement within Aberdeenshire.
To the east of Portlethen lie three fishing villages: Findon,Read more
Downies and Portlethen Village (now often referred to as Old Portlethen).
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Portlethen is located in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 57.0694 latitude, -2.1325 longitude.
Portlethen has a population of approximately 8,200 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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castle
A ruined medieval fortress on a dramatic rocky headland on the northeastern coast of Scotland.
14 km · about 25 min drive
museum
Acclaimed motoring museum in Alford, Aberdeenshire, with everything from steam locomotives to supercars, plus its own outdoor test track used for summer motoring events.
39 km · about 45 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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