Popular places to visit
University of Aberdeen
Explore the campus of University of Aberdeen, during your trip to Aberdeen. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Aberdeen Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Aberdeen with a trip to Aberdeen Harbour. Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene and shops.
Codonas Amusement Park
Have a fun-filled day with the family at Codonas Amusement Park during your visit to Aberdeen. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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.
King's College
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit King's College, during your trip to Aberdeen. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Gordon Highlanders Museum
Trace the 200-year history of the Gordon Highlanders from the Napoleonic Wars to today and discover the stories of the soldiers through displays and film.
Things to do
Private Balmoral Glamis Dunnottar Castles Tour from Aberdeen
Private Deeside Walking Tour to Kings Secret Retreat & Castle/Distillery Visit
Aberdeenshire Castles Cows and Whisky Private Day Trip
Portlethen Hotel Deals
![Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28830000/28824500/28824407/6398f880_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2024
![Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2880000/2870400/2870346/32aa67f4_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 16, 2024
![Leonardo Hotel and Conference Venue Aberdeen Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8700/8601/b172f838_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on May 13, 2024
![Village Hotel Aberdeen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9090000/9087500/9087487/82a15904_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2024
![The Aberdeen Altens Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/14600/14514/cd07f46d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2024
![Moxy Aberdeen Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16010000/16007500/16007467/4bd1a50c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 12, 2024
Other neighborhoods around Portlethen
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Cove
Restaurants and spas are some things travelers note about Cove. Check out Duthie Park Winter Gardens or Aberdeen Harbour while you're familiarizing yourself with the larger area.
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Altens
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Altens and surrounding area, you can visit Duthie Park Winter Gardens and Balnagask Golf Course (Nigg Bay Golf Club).
![The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland: Garthdee House seen across lawn](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/cfd4ff60c67d0e6add2d3156ee7b41d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Cults
Visitors to Cults appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Hazlehead Park and Gordon Highlanders Museum might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
![Possible route of western peripheral road. This is part of the route of the proposed Western Peripheral Road around Aberdeen. The effect on the Camphill communities has made this a very live local issue.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/90e4cdfecabab345604cd83c11cb47f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Bieldside
Bieldside is well-liked for its sporting events. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Aberdeen area, you might plan a trip to Hazlehead Park or Gordon Highlanders Museum.
![A wee dram of Glenmorangie, recommended by the waitress as an introductory whiskey. If that's an introduction, good heavens.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/cc9fde55e311022e9fd871a3574e7b8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Aberdeen West End
Visitors highly recommend Aberdeen West End for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Queen Victoria Statue while you're in town.
![Marischal Museum which includes heritage elements and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/149000/149997-Marischal-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Central Aberdeen
Travelers to Central Aberdeen praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Bon-Accord Centre and His Majesty's Theatre.
- Union Square Shopping Centre
- Dunnottar Castle
- His Majesty's Theatre
- Aberdeen Harbour
- Robert Gordon University
- Trump International Golf Links
- Codonas Amusement Park
- Duthie Park Winter Gardens
- Pittodrie Stadium
- Crathes Castle and Gardens
- Aunty Bettys
- Castle Fraser
- King's College
- Royal Aberdeen Golf Club
- Gordon Highlanders Museum
- Hazlehead Park
- Old Castle of Slains
- Bon-Accord Centre
- Newmachar Golf Club
- Easter Aquhorthies Stone Circle
- Stonehaven Tolbooth
- Falls of Feugh