Towns & cities · Scottish Highlands
Potterton
Potterton — village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dyce · 6.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Potterton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 880 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.2300°, -2.0930°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Potterton is a village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, 2 miles (3 km) southwest of Balmedie and 6 miles (10 km) north of Aberdeen city centre. The population was 1,159 in 1991, 886 in 2001 and 899 in 2011.
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- Coordinates
- 57.2300, -2.0930
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB23 8UB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
- Population
- 880
- Nearest railway station
- Dyce — 6.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1008959 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Potterton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Potterton Church.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Temple Stones
Archaeological sites · 1.2 km
The Temple Stones
Archaeological sites · 1.2 km
Mundurno Standing Stone
Windmills · 2.4 km
Over Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.8 km
Mill Of Mundurno, Old Machar, Aberdeen
Watermills · 2.9 km
Ice House
Archaeological sites · 3.1 km
Perwinnes Hill
Mountains & hills · 3.2 km
Belhelvie War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 3.2 km
Balmedie
Towns & cities · 3.4 km
Scotstown Moor WWII RAF Wireless DF Station
Historic houses · 3.5 km
Scotstown Moor Local Nature Reserve
Forests & woodlands · 3.8 km
Fowlershill Wood
Forests & woodlands · 3.8 km
Potterton is a town situated in the Scottish Highlands. Visitors can explore Seaton Park, St Machar's Cathedral, and Aberdeen Beach as key highlights. The Lighthouse and Cruickshank Botanic Garden also offer enjoyable experiences for those staying in the area.
At a glance
- Population
- 880
- Constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
Things to see in Potterton
120 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Potterton →
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
1 Grant's Place, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
1 Grant's Place, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen — house in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
1 Rocky Bank, Don Street, Aberdeen
1 Rocky Bank, Don Street, Aberdeen — house in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
1 Wrights' And Coopers' Place, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
1 Wrights' And Coopers' Place, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen — house in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
100 High Street, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
100 High Street, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen — house in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
102 High Street, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
102 High Street, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen — house in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
103, 105 High Street, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
103, 105 High Street, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen — house and shop in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
104 High Street, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
104 High Street, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen — house in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
107 High Street, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
107 High Street, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen — house in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
108 High Street, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
108 High Street, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen — house in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
15 High Street, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
15 High Street, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen — house in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
2 Grant's Place, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
2 Grant's Place, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen — house in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
2 Rocky Bank, Don Street, Aberdeen
2 Rocky Bank, Don Street, Aberdeen — house in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
22 High Street, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
22 High Street, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen — house in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
25 High Street, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
25 High Street, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen — house in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
259, 261 Don Street, Aberdeen
259, 261 Don Street, Aberdeen — house in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
29 High Street, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
29 High Street, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen — house in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
3 Wrights' And Coopers' Place, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
3 Wrights' And Coopers' Place, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen — house in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
31 High Street, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
31 High Street, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen — house in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.
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📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
33 High Street, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
33 High Street, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen — house in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
4 Wrights' And Coopers' Place, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
4 Wrights' And Coopers' Place, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen — house in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
41 High Street, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
41 High Street, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen — house in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
43 High Street, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
43 High Street, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen — house in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
5, 5a And 6 Wrights' And Coopers' Place, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
5, 5a And 6 Wrights' And Coopers' Place, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen — house in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
65 High Street, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
65 High Street, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen — house in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.
Nearby
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
The Temple Stones
The Temple Stones — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
The Temple Stones
The Temple Stones — archaeological in scotland highlands.
📷 5Windmills · Scottish Highlands
Mundurno Standing Stone
Mundurno Standing Stone — a post mill in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Over Hill
Over Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
📷 5Watermills · Scottish Highlands
Mill Of Mundurno, Old Machar, Aberdeen
Mill Of Mundurno, Old Machar, Aberdeen — category B listed building-listed watermill in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Potterton
Places to stay
📷 5
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Hilton Aberdeen TECA
Hilton Aberdeen TECA — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 5
📷 7Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Hampton by Hilton Aberdeen Airport
Hampton by Hilton Aberdeen Airport — a hotel in scotland highlands. 3.5-star. Brand: Hampton.
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Residence Inn
Residence Inn — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 7Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Sure Hotel by Best Western Aberdeen
Sure Hotel by Best Western Aberdeen — a hotel in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
97 High Street, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
97 High Street, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Public House, 93-97 King Street, Aberdeen
Public House, 93-97 King Street, Aberdeen in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
13 - 15 Market Street, Aberdeen
13 - 15 Market Street, Aberdeen in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
3 Golden Square, Aberdeen
3 Golden Square, Aberdeen in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
The Star And Garter, 6 Crown Street, Aberdeen
The Star And Garter, 6 Crown Street, Aberdeen in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Potterton?
- Potterton is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB23 8UB).
- What is Potterton?
- Potterton — village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Potterton?
- The nearest railway station is Dyce, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB23 8UB.
- Is Potterton free to visit?
- Yes, Potterton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Potterton?
- The nearest railway station is Dyce, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB23 8UB.