PORTLETHEN

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The suburban settlement of Portlethen has expanded rapidly over the last two decades. The discovery of North Sea oil and associated growth of Aberdeen City has contributed to Portlethen growth and development, primarily as a dormitory town. The town is protected by Green Belt to the north and south.	Portlethen Church
To the east, a recreational area separates the recent modern housing developments from the three original fishing villages on the coast - Findon, Portlethen Village and Downies. Fishing gradually died out in these villages as the industry became centralised in Aberdeen.
Newtonhill Coastline	Modern Portlethen has developed between the railway and the A90 dual carriageway. To the west of the A90, the expanding Badentoy Industrial Estate has a range of occupiers, including major international oil companies. Out of town retailing, including supermarket and DIY stores, has also been developed in Portlethen.
Nearby the villages of Newtonhill, Cammachmore and Muchalls also provide a variety of local services.