Castles · Scottish Highlands
Ellon, Aberdeenshire
In or near Pitmedden.
Ellon (derived from Scottish Gaelic: Eilean) is a town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, approximately 16 miles (26 kilometres) north of Aberdeen, lying on the River Ythan, which has one of the few undevelo
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Ellon (derived from Scottish Gaelic: Eilean) is a town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, approximately 16 miles (26 kilometres) north of Aberdeen, lying on the River Ythan, which has one of the few undeveloped river estuaries on the eastern coast of Scotland. It is in the ancient region of Formartine. Its name is believed to derive from the Gaelic term Eilean, meaning island, reflecting the town’s historical position at a ford on the River Ythan. In 1707 it was made a burgh of barony for the Earl of Buchan. It is twinned with the city of Chièvres in Hainaut Province, Belgium.
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From the Wikipedia article
Ellon (derived from Scottish Gaelic: Eilean) is a town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, approximately 16 miles (26 kilometres) north of Aberdeen, lying on the River Ythan, which has one of the few undeveloped river estuaries on the eastern coast of Scotland. It is in the ancient region of Formartine. Its name is believed to derive from the Gaelic term Eilean, meaning island, reflecting the town’s historical position at a ford on the River Ythan. In 1707 it was made a burgh of barony for the Earl of Buchan. It is twinned with the city of Chièvres in Hainaut Province, Belgium.
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- Coordinates
- 57.3660, -2.0860
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB41 9AZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
Sources
- wikipedia: Ellon, Aberdeenshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ellon, Aberdeenshire?
- Ellon, Aberdeenshire is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB41 9AZ).
- What is Ellon, Aberdeenshire?
- Ellon (derived from Scottish Gaelic: Eilean) is a town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, approximately 16 miles (26 kilometres) north of Aberdeen, lying on the River Ythan, which has one of the few undevelo
- How do I get to Ellon, Aberdeenshire?
- Drivers can use postcode AB41 9AZ.
- Does Ellon, Aberdeenshire charge admission?
- Ellon, Aberdeenshire typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Ellon, Aberdeenshire?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB41 9AZ. It sits within the Gordon and Buchan parliamentary constituency.