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The church stands within 300 yards of the shore and was built at the beginning of the nineteenth century. It accommodates 654 persons with sittings. The church records contain a variety of documents which detail many aspects of the daily lives of all types of people throughout Scotland from the 16th century onwards.

A church has been present here since the fifth century, attributed to St. Ternan. Over the centuries, the church has remained a central point for the community. The current church, constructed in 1805, replaced an earlier one located on the same site. Built with solid stone walls and a pitched, slated roof, the property is now a Category B-listed building.

Forvie Nature Reserve is a large area of sand dune, beach and mud flats on the river Ythan and the North Sea. It's an important area for sea birds and seals, both of which you can see all year. The visitor centre has lots of information about this habitat and the wildlife you are likely to see. There are also toilets here.

Originally constructed in 1597 by the Earl of Erroll the castle has seen many modifications and rebuilds over the last 400 years. The castle was eventually abandoned in 1925 and the roof removed to avoid having to pay taxes. You can visit the ruin and view it for the nearby cliff paths. This highlight is at the closest point on good road suitable for road bikes. You can get much closer if you're happy to ride up the track or push/walk.

The Ellon Parkrun is a fun and free 5km event that starts here every Saturday at 9:30. The course is an out and back, it runs to the river and follows it to a small loop of Gordon Park before returning the same way. Parkrun is very inclusive, you can race or jog at your own pace, go for a PB or run along chatting, it's totally up to you and very friendly.

Forvie Nature Reserve is a large area of sand dune, beach and mud flats on the river Ythan and the North Sea. It's an important area for sea birds and seals, both of which you can see all year. The visitor centre has lots of information about this habitat and the wildlife you are likely to see. There are also toilets here.

Here is where there is a marker to start the 5KM parkrun route in Ellon. There are markers every KM. Run down to the river and cross the bridge. Follow the path under the bridge and along the riverside to Gordon Park. A loop of Gordon Park is the turning point, and return via the same route.

Well worth a visit. But be careful on the walkway/road to the castle as the walkway is laid with broken shells which are sharp and the road/pathway isn't really suitable for a road bike.