Appeal for witnesses following blaze at former Portlethen hotel

Published 28th Aug 2016

Police are appealing for witnesses after a blaze completely destroyed a derelict hotel in Aberdeenshire on Friday night.

It broke out in Hillside House around 11.30pm.

The property, which was being renovated at the time.

The northbound carriageway of the A90 had to be closed for several hours whilst the fire was extinguished.

Police Scotland are appealing for anyone with any information to contact them on 101, or via Crimestoppers on 0800 555111, if they wish to remain anonymous.