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Ellon (Gaelic: Ealain) is a town of about 9540 (2004) neds in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, approximately 16 miles north of Aberdeen. Ellon is essentially a dormitory town for Aberdeen and is linked to the City of Aberdeen by the A90 road. It lies on the Ythan river (pronounced eye-than), which has one of few undeveloped river estuaries on the eastern coast of Scotland. It is in the ancient region of Formartine. Image File history File links Broom_icon. ... // Scottish Gaelic (Gàidhlig) is a member of the Goidelic branch of Celtic languages. ... shelby was here 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Motto (Latin) No one provokes me with impunity Cha togar mfhearg gun dioladh (Scottish Gaelic) Wha daur meddle wi me?(Scots)1 Anthem (Multiple unofficial anthems) Scotlands location in Europe and the United Kingdom Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow Official languages English, Gaelic and Scots1 Government Constitutional monarchy... A mile is a unit of length, usually used to measure distance, in a number of different systems, including Imperial units, United States customary units and Norwegian/Swedish mil. ... Aberdeen (IPA: ; Scottish Gaelic: ) is Scotlands third largest city with a population of 202,370. ... This article or section should be merged with Bedroom community A dormitory town is generally a rural town where a large proportion of its population commute to nearby cities. ... The A90 is a major road in Scotland. ... The Ythan is a river in the east of Scotland flowing into the North Sea near Newburgh, north of Aberdeen. ... Mid to upper reach of the Ythan Estuary The Ythan Estuary (57 20 30 N, 01 57 30 W) is the tidal component of the Ythan River, emptying into the North Sea approximately 19 kilometers north of Aberdeen, Scotland. ... The West Coast of New Zealand The coast is defined as the part of the land adjoining or near the ocean. ... Buchan is a committee area in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. ...

History

The town developed in prehistoric times since it provided the only feasible site for fording the Ythan Estuary. The town was the principal settlement of the Pictish province of Buchan before 400BC; furthermore, in the Middle Ages the Celtic Mormaers and later the Norman (Comyn) Earls of Buchan held court and dispensed justice at Moot Hill, also known as Earl's Mount. ^[1] Prehistory (Greek words προ = before and ιστορία = history) is the period of human history prior to the advent of writing (which marks the beginning of recorded history). ... A replica of the Hilton of Cadboll Stone. ... Buchan comprises a traditional area and earldom of north-eastern Scotland. ... The Middle Ages formed the middle period in a traditional schematic division of European history into three ages: the classical civilization of Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and modern times, beginning with the Renaissance. ... This article is about the European people. ... Norman conquests in red. ...

Arnage Castle, a 16th century fortification is five miles north.

Education and leisure

The town has three primary schools, all of a high standard of education. The primary schools are as follows: Image File history File links Unbalanced_scales. ... Primary or elementary education is the first years of formal, structured education that occurs during childhood. ...

• Ellon Primary School
• Auchterellon Primary School
• Meiklemill Primary School

Each of these schools has some form of greenspace as well as a concrete playground. These schools feed into Ellon Academy, the local secondary school which currently has a roll of about 1,200 pupils. However, due to residential development in the area that figure is set to rise. A new school is planned to contain the influx of new pupils, and is expected to be finished by 2015. Greenspace is a term used to describe the areas in a city or dense suburb where plants are growing. ... Concrete being poured, raked and vibrated into place in residential construction in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ... Combination playground structure for small children; slides, climbers (stairs in this case), playhouse A playground is an area designed for children to play freely. ... Ellon Academy is a secondary comprehensive school in the Aberdeenshire, Scotland for 1,300 local pupils and 100 teachers. ... 2015 (MMXV) will be a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Ellon has a community centre, which includes a swimming pool and café. Ellon also has one of north-east Scotland's youth groups, which is centred around the Ythan Centre, a building dedicated to serving the needs of Ellon's teenage population. This facility includes a sound-proofed room where amateur bands can practice in peace. 1)A community is a social group of organisms sharing an environment, normally with shared interests. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Motto (Latin) No one provokes me with impunity Cha togar mfhearg gun dioladh (Scottish Gaelic) Wha daur meddle wi me?(Scots)1 Anthem (Multiple unofficial anthems) Scotlands location in Europe and the United Kingdom Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow Official languages English, Gaelic and Scots1 Government Constitutional monarchy...

Ellon today

Ellon has benefited from the North Sea oil boom, and like many other towns around Aberdeen, is one of the main dormiroy towns for Aberdeen. The population seems to know no limits, and as young families seek to escape the hustle and bustle of city life they leave Aberdeen and flock to places like Ellon, Inverurie and Banchory. A house that cost £100,000 in 1980 may only be within reach of millionaires today. Ellon is ranked as the fourth most expensive town in Scotland [1]. // North Sea Oil Platforms North Sea oil refers to oil and natural gas (hydrocarbons) produced from oil reservoirs beneath the North Sea. ... Aberdeen (IPA: ; Scottish Gaelic: ) is Scotlands third largest city with a population of 202,370. ... Aberdeen (IPA: ; Scottish Gaelic: ) is Scotlands third largest city with a population of 202,370. ... Aberdeen (IPA: ; Scottish Gaelic: ) is Scotlands third largest city with a population of 202,370. ... Inverurie is a burgh in Aberdeenshire, Scotland approximately 16 miles north west of Aberdeen along the A96 road. ... , Banchory (Scottish Gaelic: Beannchar) is a burgh or town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ... A millionaire is a person who has a net worth or wealth of more than one million United States dollars, euros, UK pounds or units of a comparably valued currency. ...

There is also an Athletics Club based at the Meadows, more info can be found their website (Link below).

Neds

Ellon is also full of "neds" Neds are not nice people as they make Ellon completely crap for others to live in. They shout abuse at people who aren't neds, pretend to act pissed, and start on people for no reason. Neds are scum of this planet.

References

• AA Touring Guide to Scotland (1978)

External links

• Ellon Tourism Group website
• Ellon AAC Website
• Ellon Academy website
• Map sources for Ellon, Aberdeenshire

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