Ellon
Place in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 57.366, -2.073 |
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| OS grid ref: | NJ 95 30 |
| Population: | 10,200 |
| Dialling code: | 01358 |
Ellon is a market town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, set on the banks of the River Ythan about 16 miles north of Aberdeen. It developed as a milling and market centre beside the river and is known for attractive riverside walks, salmon fishing and easy access to the nearby Ythan estuary and coastal reserve. Today it combines local retail and light industry with a significant commuter population serving the city.
The town has a strong community feel, with sports clubs, independent shops, pubs and regular local events, and the riverside country park and estate gardens are popular with families and birdwatchers. Its mix of historic stone buildings and modern housing reflects the area’s rural heritage and the changes brought by the North Sea oil era and subsequent economic shifts.
Postcode districts covering Ellon
Most populated places nearby
- Aberdeen 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Peterhead 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Fraserburgh 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Inverurie 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Westhill 16.9 miles27.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Ellon and District Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Newburgh Place 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Pitmedden Place 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Tarves Place 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Hatton of Cruden Place 7 miles11.3 km
- Mid Formartine Ward 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Methlick Place 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Kingseat Place 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Balmedie Place 8.1 miles13 km
- Newmachar Place 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Cruden Bay Place 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Potterton Place 9.4 miles15.1 km
Example postcodes in Ellon
AB41 9BY, AB41 9JZ, AB41 9RY, AB41 9AB, AB41 9GF, AB41 8AY, AB41 8AH, AB41 8BW, AB41 9GQ … See all
Transport links
- Aberdeen Airport 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Inverness Airport 74.4 miles119.7 km
- Dyce Railway Station 12 miles19.2 km
- Inverurie Railway Station 12.5 miles20.2 km
Hotels in Ellon Ad
Schools in Ellon
- Auchterellon School Primary
- Ellon Primary School Primary
- Meiklemill School Primary
Local points of interest
- Sands of Forvie Nature Reserve Nature reserve 4.6 miles7.3 km
- Newburgh Seals Beach Beach 4.9 miles8 km
- Haddo House Estate 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Auquharney House Estate 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Menie House Estate 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Elrick House Estate 8 miles12.9 km
- Kinmundy House Estate 8.7 miles14.1 km
- Potterton House Estate 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Littlejohn's Wood Forest 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Goval Wood Forest 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Logie Wood Forest 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Smithy Wood Forest 10.9 miles17.5 km