What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Castle of Esslemont as Castle (medieval), Moated Site (medieval), Tower House(s) (medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
The Castle of Esslemont was built by the Esslemont family in the 15th or 16th century and is remembered as a historic tower house associated with the prominent Scottish family of the same name. It is important as a surviving example of medieval Scottish domestic architecture.
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Places near here
Mains of EsslemontFarmhouse (period Unassigned), Farmstead (period Unassigned), Watermill (period Unassigned) · 237 yd
Mill of EsslemontFarmhouse (period Unassigned), Farmstead (period Unassigned), Watermill (period Unassigned) · 1116 yd
KinharrachieLamp (stone)(period Unassigned) · 1429 yd
MossparkRig and Furrow (medieval) - (post Medieval)(possible) · 1.2 mi
Plodhill WoodWood · 1.3 mi
McDonald Park ObeliskMemorial · 1.6 mi
Ellon War MemorialMemorial · 1.7 mi
Ellon Castle GardensHeritage attraction · 1.8 mi
Ellon CastleCastle (medieval) · 1.8 mi
Logierieve WoodPicnic place · 1.8 mi
Little YthsieNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 2.1 mi
Upper ArdgrainNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 2.8 miOther information
Photo: Andrew Wood · CC BY-SA 2.0