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 village located in the Scottish Highlands with a population of 880. Our guide lists several attractions within reach.
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.
📷 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
Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
The Temple Stones
The Temple Stones — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Archaeological 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.
Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Over Hill
Over Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
Watermills · 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.
Where to eat & stay near Potterton
Places to stay
Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Hilton Aberdeen TECA
Hilton Aberdeen TECA — a hotel in scotland highlands.
Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Hampton by Hilton Aberdeen Airport
Hampton by Hilton Aberdeen Airport — a hotel in scotland highlands. 3.5-star. Brand: Hampton.
Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Residence Inn
Residence Inn — a hotel in scotland highlands.
Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Sure Hotel by Best Western Aberdeen
Sure Hotel by Best Western Aberdeen — a hotel in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
97 High Street, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
97 High Street, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Public House, 93-97 King Street, Aberdeen
Public House, 93-97 King Street, Aberdeen in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
13 - 15 Market Street, Aberdeen
13 - 15 Market Street, Aberdeen in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
Historic 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.