Ellon and District
Ward in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 57.367, -2.028 |
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| OS grid ref: | NJ 98 30 |
| Dialling code: | 01358 (Ellon) |
The ward centres on the market town of Ellon in Aberdeenshire, north‑east Scotland, and stretches into a mix of arable farmland, commuter suburbs and attractive riverine and coastal habitats. The town sits on the banks of the River Ythan, whose estuary and sandflats are important for birdlife and link to the nearby Forvie National Nature Reserve with its dunes and coastal scenery.
Locally the economy blends agriculture, small businesses and services, with many residents commuting to Aberdeen thanks to good road links. The area retains a sense of historic market‑town character and an active community life, with plenty of outdoor pursuits such as walking, birdwatching and golf, plus local clubs and events that reflect its rural‑coastal setting.
Postcode districts covering Ellon and District
Most populated places nearby
- Aberdeen 15 miles24.2 km
- Peterhead 12.8 miles20.5 km
- Fraserburgh 22 miles35.5 km
- Inverurie 14.6 miles23.6 km
- Westhill 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Ellon 1.7 miles2.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Ellon Place 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Newburgh Place 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Hatton of Cruden Place 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Pitmedden Place 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Cruden Bay Place 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Tarves Place 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Balmedie Place 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Peterhead South and Cruden Ward 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Kingseat Place 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Methlick Place 9 miles14.5 km
- Mid Formartine Ward 9 miles14.5 km
- Newmachar Place 9.2 miles14.8 km
Example postcodes in Ellon and District
AB41 8DB, AB41 9DD, AB41 9HH, AB41 8SE, AB41 9AW, AB41 6DP, AB41 6DA, AB41 8PS, AB41 9FP … See all
Transport links
- Aberdeen Airport 13 miles21 km
- Inverness Airport 76 miles122.4 km
- Dyce Railway Station 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Inverurie Railway Station 14.1 miles22.6 km
Hotels in Ellon and District
Schools in Ellon and District
- Arnage School Primary
- Auchterellon School Primary
- Ellon Academy Secondary
- Ellon Primary School Primary
- Meiklemill School Primary
- Newburgh Mathers School Primary
- Ythan Bridge School Primary
Local points of interest
- Sands of Forvie Nature Reserve Nature reserve 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Newburgh Seals Beach Beach 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Auquharney House Estate 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Menie House Estate 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Haddo House Estate 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Kinmundy House Estate 8.2 miles13.3 km
- Elrick House Estate 9 miles14.5 km
- Potterton House Estate 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Littlejohn's Wood Forest 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Goval Wood Forest 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Fowlershill Wood Forest 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Pitfour House Estate 11.5 miles18.5 km