North and west Aberdeenshire
Singles in and around Ellon and Buchan
Ellon and Buchan cover the flat farmland and long sandy coast north of Aberdeen, from the market town of Ellon on the River Ythan to the fishing port of Peterhead. For a first date there's a visit to Haddo House, a walk on Cruden Bay beach, or a trip to Forvie nature reserve. Check opening times before you go.
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First date ideas in Ellon and Buchan
Three easy places to meet someone new in Ellon and Buchan. Check opening times before you go.
Haddo House
A grand Georgian house with gardens and a country park near Methlick, run by the National Trust for Scotland. It is ticketed, so check opening times and prices before you go.
Cruden Bay beach
A wide sandy bay with dunes, a golf course behind it and the ruins of Slains Castle nearby. Wrap up, as it can be windy.
Forvie nature reserve at Newburgh
Dunes, a river estuary and a seal and bird watching spot close to Newburgh. Wear sensible shoes and check the weather.
Around Ellon and Buchan
Neighbourhoods and nearby towns: Ellon town centre, Peterhead, Cruden Bay, Newburgh, Methlick, Mintlaw and Fetterangus.
Getting there: Ellon and Peterhead have no railway stations, so most people take the bus from Aberdeen or drive. The A90 runs north to Ellon and the A90 and A952 continue towards Peterhead.
Go Aberdeen Dating covers the whole Aberdeen area, so you can join from Ellon and Buchan and search nearby towns too. New to dating again? Our guide to dating safely is a good place to start.
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Questions about dating in Ellon and Buchan
What is a good first date in Ellon and Buchan?
There are plenty of easy options: a visit to Haddo House, a walk on Cruden Bay beach and a trip to Forvie nature reserve. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to Ellon and Buchan?
Ellon and Peterhead have no railway stations, so most people take the bus from Aberdeen or drive. The A90 runs north to Ellon and the A90 and A952 continue towards Peterhead.
Can I join Go Aberdeen Dating from Ellon and Buchan?
Yes. Creating a profile is free, and when you sign up you pick your area so we can show you singles nearby. Go Aberdeen Dating covers the whole Aberdeen area, so you can search other towns too.
Is it safe to meet someone from online dating in Ellon and Buchan?
Meet somewhere public, tell a friend where you are going and keep the first date short. Every member is ID verified, and our guide to dating safely has more tips.