Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Ellon within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Ellon, par. and vil. with ry. sta., E. Aberdeenshire -- par., 22,259 ac., pop. 3698; vil., on river Ythan, 19½ miles NE. of Aberdeen, pop. 964; P.O., T.O., 3 Banks; is the capital of the Buchan district, and has important markets; the Ythan, here spanned by a three-arch bridge, is navigable for coal-lighters to within a mile of the vil.; in vicinity is Ellon House, and the ruins of Ellon Castle. Ellon is a summer resort.