Ellon
Discover the historic town of Ellon, located at the medieval river crossing of the Ythan. The town of Ellon grew in the Middle Ages to became the Buchan Baronial seat of power when Ellon Castle was built by the Kennedy family. Robert the Bruce, king of Scotland, even destroyed Ellon as part of the "Harrying of Buchan" in 1308.
Ellon today is a bustling and vibrant market town, popular with both tourists and visitors, successfully blending modern amenities with ancient castles and breathtaking scenery.
Ellon Webcam
Brought to you by our sister website at Ardgrain.com, the Ellon webcam looks over rolling Scottish countryside towards the town of Ellon and the Ythan river.
Originally a fording place across the Ythan river, Ellon grew to became the Buchan seat of power in the Middle Ages when Ellon Castle (called Ardgith) was built by the Kennedy family. Robert the Bruce totally destroyed Ellon in 1308 as part of the "Harrying of Buchan" following the defeat of his enemy, the Earl of Buchan.
The Ellon webcam looks out from the historic Grade A site of Ardgrain, with views out from the third floor triangular window.
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