Esslemont Castle
Esslemont Castle is a ruined tower house in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is located on the A920 west of Ellon and is designated a scheduled ancient monument.
| Esslemont Castle | |
|---|---|
| Near Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland grid reference NJ932297 | |
Esslemont Castle exterior | |
Esslemont Castle | |
| Coordinates | 57.3581°N 2.1141°W |
| Type | Tower house and moat |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Private |
| Controlled by | lastly Clan Gordon |
| Open to the public | No |
| Condition | Ruined |
| Site history | |
| Built | mid 14th century-1570 |
| Built by | various, notably Henry Cheyne |
| In use | Until 1769 |
| Materials | Granite |
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