Blaeu Atlas of Scotland
Extract from the Blaeu Atlas of Scotland, showing Ellon, Aberdeenshire, and the surrounding countryside, which includes the Barony of Ardgrain (Ardgroin) to the north of Ellon, above the Ythan river. Read more »
Blaeu Atlas
The Ardgrain Name
From its earliest Celtic origins, the name Ardgrain has slowly evolved over time while remaining easily recognisable and totally unique
Celtic Origins
The name Ardgrain has gradually evolved and changed in spelling over the past centuries. With few people able to write, many references to Ardgrain were transcribed from word of mouth, and local accents and changing dialects have played a part in the various spellings. Read more »
