Portlethen
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Portlethen (/pɔːrtˈlɛθən/; 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 [3] making it the seventh most populous settlement within Aberdeenshire.
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Portlethen
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Location within Aberdeenshire Location near the Aberdeen City council area | |
Population | 8,940 (2020)[2] |
OS grid reference | NO9178396318 |
Council area | |
Lieutenancy area | |
Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | ABERDEEN |
Postcode district | AB12 4xx |
Dialling code | 01224 |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
UK Parliament | |
Scottish Parliament | |
57.061°N 2.130°W / 57.061; -2.130 |
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To the east of Portlethen lie three fishing villages: Findon, Downies and Portlethen Village (now often referred to as Old Portlethen). Although Portlethen has been granted official town status,[4] it resembles a residential suburb without a clear 'town centre' or focal point.