Esslemont Castle
| Esslemont Castle | |
|---|---|
| Near Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland grid reference NJ932297 | |
Esslemont Castle exterior | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Tower house and moat |
| Owner | Private |
| Controlled by | lastly Clan Gordon |
| Open to the public | No |
| Condition | Ruined |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 57°21′29″N 2°06′51″W / 57.3581°N 2.1141°W |
| Site history | |
| Built | mid 14th century-1570 |
| Built by | various, notably Henry Cheyne |
| In use | Until 1769 |
| Materials | Granite |
| Official name | Esslemont Castle |
| Type | Secular: castle |
| Designated | 31 December 1973 |
| Reference no. | SM3400 |
Esslemont Castle is a ruined tower house in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is located on the A920 west of Ellon and is designated a scheduled monument.