Officers were called to Provost Rust Drive at 10.30pm on Wednesday after calls that a firearm may have been discharged.
No-one was injured in the incident but police closed off part of the road between North Anderson Drive and Moir Crescent to investigate the scene.
A force spokeswoman said: “Officers are making inquiries into an allegation that a firearm was discharged on Provost Rust Drive at around 10.30pm on Wednesday.
“No-one was injured and inquiries are at an early stage but anyone who saw anything is asked to contact police on 101.”