Places to see in ( Ellon - UK )
Places to see in ( Ellon - UK )
Ellon is a town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, approximately 16 miles 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, an island, on account of the presence of an island in the River Ythan, which offered a convenient fording point.
Places of interest within the town include the ruins of Ellon Castle, surrounded by walls known as the Deer Dyke, and the Auld Brig, a category A listed bridge across the Ythan, built in 1793 and still in use as a pedestrian bridge. The Riverside Park offers walkways alongside the Ythan, from which herons, salmon, trout and otters may be observed. In 2013, a new 5.5 acre eco-brewery, owned and crowdfunded by BrewDog, was opened in a greenfield site just outside of Ellon.
Ellon has a community centre, which includes a swimming pool and café. The Ythan Centre is a building dedicated to serving the needs of Ellon's teenage population. This facility includes a soundproofed room where amateur bands can practise and a large hall with roof to floor length mirrors, which the dance group Refresh uses for their weekly practice.
The Meadows sports centre, located on the outskirts of Ellon, has many sporting facilities and clubs, including football and rugby pitches, an astroturf pitch for hockey, a gym, and a multi-use sports hall. The Meadows is also home to the Ellon United football team, the Ellon RFC and the Ellon HC.
Ellon has benefited from the North Sea oil demand, and is one of the main dormitory towns for Aberdeen. It is part of the proposed Energetica corridor of development. The population is expanding as young families seek to escape Aberdeen and move to nearby towns like Ellon, Inverurie and Banchory. During 2006, Ellon ranked as the town with the fourth most rapidly increasing average house prices in Scotland.
Ellon is bypassed by the A90 road, which offers convenient access to Aberdeen to the south and Peterhead and Fraserburgh to the north. Other major road links are the A920 west to Oldmeldrum and Huntly, and the A948 north to New Deer. Regular and frequent bus services link Ellon with Aberdeen, Inverurie, Peterhead, Fraserburgh and surrounding towns and villages, serving both the town centre and the large Park and Ride facility at the eastern edge of the town.
Ellon railway station was a principal station on the Great North of Scotland Railway line that ran from Aberdeen to Fraserburgh and Peterhead. Due to the Beeching Axe, passenger services were withdrawn on the Formartine and Buchan Railway line in 1965. Freight services continued on the line until 1979 (Fraserburgh only, the Maud-Peterhead section was closed in 1970), at which point the entire line was closed.
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Old Photographs Banchory Aberdeenshire Scotland
Old photographs of Banchory, Scotland. Banchory town in Aberdeenshire is about 18 miles west of Aberdeen, near where the Feugh River meets the River Dee. The name is thought to be derived from an early Christian settlement founded by St Ternan. It is claimed that Ternan was a follower of St Ninian. Tradition has it that he established his settlement on the banks of the River Dee. John Macqueen Cowan, who was born in 1892 in Banchory, was a prominent Scottish botanist in the mid 20th century. He died in 1960
Climb Ben Nevis | 360
Join a group of mountaineers as they head up the UK’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis, near Fort William in the western Highlands of Scotland. Standing at 1, 345 m (4412 ft) its majestic summit offers an enticing challenge. Watch the mountaineers as they set off from Glen Nevis, pass the cascading Red Burn and approach the rocky Munro summit, all the while admiring 360 degree views throughout the route – simply click and drag the video to look around.
Get the full experience at and discover more iconic Scottish hills and mountains, including Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh, the Cuillin Ridge on the Isle of Skye and Ben Lomond in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park.
Safety first! As majestic and beautiful as they are, hills and mountains can be very dangerous places in certain weather conditions or if you aren't adequately prepared. Ben Nevis is a strenuous walk in summer and requires competent winter skills in harsh weather. It takes an average of eight hours to complete and weather can change suddenly. Get advice from the Mountaineering Council of Scotland and check the Mountain Weather Information Service before you go. Whether you plan on scaling it in summer or winter, make sure you know the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
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CASTLE FRASER 2017 - Scotland 1080HD
WHAT TO DO AND WHAT TO SEE IN SCOTLAND?
Castle Fraser is a compact but elaborate construction dating from the 16th century. It is located near Kemnay in the Aberdeenshire region. There is also a walled garden in the estate, a play area and picnic spots throughout. Close by in the region you can also visit Craigievar Castle, Drum Caslte, Crathes Castle and Midmar Castle.
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Walking the Deeside Way - Part 3 of 3 (Aboyne to Ballater)
The final episode in a three part series.
The Deeside Way is a long distance path in Scotland running from near the centre of Aberdeen City, to Ballater, in the Cairngorms National Park.
The route follows the line of the Old Royal Deeside Railway from Aberdeen to Banchory, through woodland and farmland to Kincardine O’Neil and then rejoins the old line from Aboyne to Ballater, total distance 41 miles.
The Deeside Railway was a line that travelled from Aberdeen to Ballater as a stretch of the Great North of Scotland Railway. Its tracks have since been removed in their entirety and the path opened as a track to the public. While in operation, the railway was used by the British Royal Family during travel to their Scottish retreat at Balmoral, hence the local name the Royal Deeside Line.
The path is suitable for walkers and cyclists with many sections suitable for horses as well and is Route 135 of the National Cycle Network which is coordinated and promoted by Sustrans.
This is my third time walking the route (first walked in 2014), as I live nearby the start, I consider it my gateway to the Cairngorms.
On this occasion I am joined by a special guest.
BEST SCOTTISH YOUTUBERS?
BEST SCOTTISH YOUTUBERS / VLOGGERS of 2017
Scottish Stories Ep.3
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Talking about the best youtubers in Scotland.
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Mosco aka Wee Scottish Lass
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John Loughton
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HOOKS
Stephen Pern drops the latch on his South Coast home and heads for the open hills, or rather for open hill shelters, the hundred or so bothies which are scattered across upland Britain. His mission is to supply each shelter with hanging points for wet clothes and gear, his supply of hooks and screws gradually diminishing over the course of his 3000 mile walk. Funny, perceptive and absolutely genuine, HOOKS might just persuade you that Britain is a great place to live.
Scotland by ScotRail ~ Inverness - Kyle of Lochalsh
Scotland by ScotRail ~ Inverness - Kyle of Lochalsh
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2018 Grade 2 UK Championships
Aboyne Golf Club, Royal Deeside
Set amidst the scenic splendour of Royal Deeside, Aboyne Golf Club can fairly claim to have some of the finest vistas and panoramas of any course in Scotland.
The course provides a fine test for golfers of all abilities. It presents a rich variety of memorable holes making the most of the natural variations in the terrain which is a mix of rolling parkland with inviting fairways and elevated links-like heathland with tighter targets. Mature trees and water are in play on many holes, with the Loch of Aboyne being a notable feature.