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3About Portlethen
Portlethen is a coastal town in Aberdeenshire, 12 kilometres south of Aberdeen via the A90. Originally a fishing village, it's now popular with Aberdeen commuters whilst maintaining its seaside character. The A90 provides direct access from Aberdeen International Airport (25km) and continues south to Stonehaven. Portlethen Golf Club's championship course runs to the cliff edge, where seals are often spotted on the rocks below.
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Portlethen is in Scotland, at 57.069, -2.132 - about 14 km north-east of Borrowfield, Aberdeenshire.
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The closest airport to Portlethen is Aberdeen International Airport, 19 km (about 24 min by car).