As part of Scotia Homes’ proposals for the new development at Castleton, it is planned to conserve Ellon Castle’s historic garden and make it accessible to the public. This will make a valuable addition to the natural charm of the town, and provide a tranquil leisure area for everyone who lives in Ellon, and visitors to the town.
A scheduled ancient monument, the ruins of 16th-century Ellon Castle lie adjacent to the town centre and close to Scotia Homes’ new development at Castleton. The walled garden of the old castle has not been adequately maintained for many years. This programme of conservation will add to Ellon’s heritage, creating an attractive feature for future generations.
The initial works for the garden will be the first steps to secure its conservation. Walls and structures will be made safe and stabilised to arrest any further decline. Access will be enhanced and a proper regime of maintenance put in place to bring long-term improvements to the landscape. We expect this work to take up to three years to accomplish. These are just the first steps in a process that is likely to continue for many years, making the garden a focus for the people of Ellon.
In developing the plan, we were conscious of the historical significance in the area – evidenced by its classification as a Scheduled Ancient Monument. These proposals represent the first crucial steps in a conservation plan, and put in place a plan for its long-term management.
Getting the garden back into a state that allows public access will take a number of years. This work aims to control or limit further decay from occurring and deal with any structural stability issues. The works which Scotia and Barratt will carry out includes:
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