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Esslemont Castle

Photo of Esslemont Castle, a ruined castle near Ellon, Aberdeenshire, north east Scotland.

Esslemont Castle

© Anne Burgess / Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

© Anne Burgess / Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Esslemont Castle

Open accessScotland's right of responsible access applies

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Esslemont Castle is one of 39 castles the Albion Guide maps in Aberdeenshire. For arrivals by rail, Inverurie Station is 17.5 km to the south-west. Other castles nearby include Ellon Castle and Tolquhon Castle.

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Photo of Pitmedden Garden, a garden in Aberdeenshire, north east Scotland.Highlight

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Photo of Haddo House Garden, a garden near Tarves, Aberdeenshire, north east Scotland.Highlight

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Photo of Newburgh Seal Beach, a beach in Aberdeenshire, north east Scotland.Highlight

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Photo of Collieston, a village in Aberdeenshire, north east Scotland.Highlight

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Photo of Old Slains Castle, a ruined castle near Collieston, Aberdeenshire, north east Scotland.Highlight

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Photo of Balmedie Beach, a beach near Newburgh, Aberdeenshire, north east Scotland.Highlight

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