Ellon is a historic market town in north-east Scotland situated 17 miles north of Aberdeen and 13 miles north-west of Inverurie at a crossing on the Ythan Estuary Ellon was once the capital of Buchan burned by Robert the Bruce in 1308 for the ‘Harrying of Buchan’ after the defeat of the Comyns, although the original settlement dates back to the Pictish era. The town is a popular tourist destination with hotels, self-catering accommodation and B&B’s, it has a community centre and swimming pool, fishing, tennis and an 18-hole championship links golf course. The store and pottery barn is a farm-shop selling traditional home-grown farm produce with the opportunity to throw a pot. Historically interesting features include Ellon Castle dating back to 1780 and Haddo House an elegant mansion built in 1731 designed by William Adam. Attractions include Pitmedden Garden; a walled garden originally laid out in 1675 by Sir Alexander Seton and the Tolquhon Gallery with exhibits of paintings and sculptures by British artists. The Forvie National Nature Reserve is next to the Ythan Estury, with the largest breeding colony of Eider duck in the UK and the biggest breeding colony of Sandwich Terns in Scotland. The well-known Ythan Raft Race is held annually running from Ellon to neighbouring Logie Buchan each summer.
Attraction
Haddo House
Pitmedden Garden
Tolquhon Castle
Camping
Dentist
Doctor
Estate Agent
Bruce & Partners
Link Up Properties Grampian
Farmers Market
Golf Club
Inn
Pub and Bar
Bridge Bar
Globe Inn
Poachers Rest
Tolbooth
Udny Station Hotel
Restaurant
Buchan Hotel
Casa Salvatore
Nosheen Restaurant
Poachers Rest
School
Auchterellon Primary School
Ellon School
Meiklemill Primary School
Solicitor
Taxi
A 2 B
E & L Taxis
Ellon Taxi
Haddo Cars
Terion Taxis
Theatre
Vet
Shops
Flower Shop
Ornamental Garden Products
Loch-Hills Plant Centre
Pets Paradise
John Ross
Duncan & Todd
S & G Paterson
Rowlands Pharmacy
Places to Stay near Ellon
New Inn Hotel (0.24 miles)
Udny Arms Hotel (4.19 miles)
Overlooking the beautiful, peaceful Ythan Estuary, 10 miles (16 km) north of Aberdeen, this charming 3-star hotel offers delicious food and a bistro that overlooks the estuary. At the Udny Arms Hotel ... More
Ythan Hotel (4.37 miles)
The Globe Inn (5.76 miles)
The Globe Inn, is well situated in the Aberdeenshire village of Tarves, a short drive from Aberdeen, Bridge of Don Exhibition Centre or Aberdeen Airport, Dyce.Stay in our new en-suite ... More
Newmachar Hotel (8.19 miles)
Kilmarnock Arms (8.89 miles)
Meldrum Arms (9.47 miles)
The Meldrum Arms hotel offers en suite accommodation in either double, twin, or ... More | visit website
Meldrum House Hotel, Golf & Country Estate (9.61 miles)
We are one of Scotland's finest Country House Hotels set in 350 acres of mature woodland and rolling parkland. We have a relaxed home from home atmosphere.Our 18 hole Golf ... More
Premier Inn Aberdeen North (Murcar) (11.24 miles)
Travelodge Aberdeen Airport (12.20 miles)
Travelodge Aberdeen Airport is located 3 miles from Aberdeen Airport, 1.5 miles from Dyce Station, and 7 miles from Aberdeen Train Station. Also within easy reach of the hotel is; Aberdeen FC, 8 miles away; ... More | visit website
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