Portlethen Travel Guide
Aberdeen
Visit Portlethen
Popular places to visit
Union Square Shopping Centre
During your trip to Aberdeen, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Union Square Shopping Centre. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theatre scene.
Aberdeen Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Aberdeen with a trip to Aberdeen Harbour. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
University of Aberdeen
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Aberdeen during your trip to Aberdeen. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
His Majesty's Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at His Majesty's Theatre on your trip to Aberdeen. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theatre scene.
Duthie Park Winter Gardens
Walk amid tropical rainforests or arid displays dotted with cacti at this beautiful garden set within a collection of large glasshouses in a pretty city park.
Robert Gordon University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Robert Gordon University during your travels in Aberdeen. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in the area.
Things to do
Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside from Aberdeen
Aberdeen City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)
Aberdeen: Daily City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)
The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Aberdeen
Aberdeen’s Distillery Discovery Tour
Top hotels in Portlethen
Ardoe House Hotel & Spa
"Helpful staff housekeeping fell flat bed was not nmade, bin contents from bathroom left in bathroom should have been removed and taken away not left on shelf above basin. Tea mugs left in bathroom next to bin contents. I rest my case!!!"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Cosy Countryside Cabin - Sleeps 2, Parking & Farm
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
"Very good hotel in a great location. Food in restaurant was tasty and reasonably priced. Large choice for breakfast. Staff were all lovely"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Station Hotel Aberdeen
"Room was good although carpet could be doing with a deep clean,bed was clean and comfy, toilet was spotless,staff were well presented and helpful, great central position for shopping and pubs"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
"Short walk to downtown."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Thainstone House
"A night away with a great breakfast"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Portlethen
Cove
Some popular features of Cove include its restaurants and spas. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Duthie Park Winter Gardens or Aberdeen Harbour are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Cults
Visitors to Cults enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Cults Sports Complex is worth a stop.
Broomhill
While there might not be top attractions in Broomhill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Duthie Park Winter Gardens and Gordon Highlanders Museum.
Ferryhill
While Ferryhill isn't home to many top sights, Duthie Park Winter Gardens and Union Square Shopping Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
Torry
While visiting Torry, you might make a stop by sights like Balnagask Golf Course (Nigg Bay Golf Club) and Torry Battery.
Aberdeen West End
Aberdeen West End is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Queen Victoria Statue and Rubislaw Quarry while you're in town.
