Potterton
Place in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 57.231, -2.097 |
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| OS grid ref: | NJ 94 15 |
| Population: | 920 |
| Dialling code: | 01224 (Aberdeen) |
Potterton is a small rural hamlet in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, tucked into the rolling arable and pasture landscape typical of the north‑east. It comprises a handful of traditional stone cottages and farmsteads and has the quiet, close‑knit feel of many small communities across the shire.
Historically the settlement’s life has revolved around agriculture and local craft, and much of its character still reflects that farming heritage; today many residents work on the land while others commute to nearby centres such as Aberdeen. Potterton’s lanes, farmland views and easy access to coastal and historic attractions make it a good example of rural Aberdeenshire living.
Postcode districts covering Potterton
Most populated places nearby
- Aberdeen 5.3 miles
- Peterhead 21.8 miles
- Inverurie 11.2 miles
- Westhill 9.2 miles
- Stonehaven 18.8 miles
- Ellon 9.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Balmedie Place 1.9 miles
- Bridge of Don Ward 2.4 miles
- Kingseat Place 3.2 miles
- Newmachar Place 4.2 miles
- Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen Ward 4.3 miles
- Dyce Place 4.4 miles
- Dyce/Bucksburn/Danestone Ward 4.7 miles
- Hilton/Woodside/Stockethill Ward 4.8 miles
- Northfield/Mastrick North Ward 5.1 miles
- Aberdeen Place 5.3 miles
- George St/Harbour Ward 5.5 miles
- Midstocket/Rosemount Ward 5.6 miles
Example postcodes in Potterton
AB23 8UY, AB23 8ZD, AB23 8ZL, AB23 8ZJ, AB23 8UE, AB23 8UG, AB23 8ZH, AB23 8ZB, AB23 8ZN … See all
Transport links
- Aberdeen Airport 4.3 miles
- Inverness Airport 75.8 miles
- Dyce Railway Station 4 miles
- Aberdeen Railway Station 6.1 miles
Hotels near Potterton Ad
- Leonardo Inn Hotel Aberdeen Airport 3 4.7 miles
- Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen 3.5 5.7 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen Airport 3 4.6 miles
- Premier Inn Aberdeen North 3 1.9 miles
- Aloft by Marriott Aberdeen TECA 2.5 4.7 miles
- White Horse Inn 3 1.9 miles
- Crowne Plaza Aberdeen Airport 3.5 4.6 miles
- Moxy Aberdeen Airport 3.5 4.7 miles
- Copthorne Hotel Aberdeen 4 5.9 miles
- The Cock and Bull 4 2.7 miles
Local points of interest
- Potterton House Estate 0.5 miles
- Littlejohn's Wood Forest 2.3 miles
- Fowlershill Wood Forest 2.3 miles
- Parkhill Wood Forest 2.6 miles
- Todhill Wood Forest 2.6 miles
- Parkhill House Estate 2.8 miles
- Dovecot Wood Forest 3.1 miles
- Stoneyhill Wood Forest 3.2 miles
- Goval Wood Forest 3.6 miles
- Menie House Estate 3.7 miles
- Elrick House Estate 4.1 miles
- Logie Wood Forest 4.5 miles