Lying at the crossroads of the B9005 and A981 about 6 miles NW of Ellon of the banks of the River Ythan. The ruins of the Castle of Gight lie near the river, destroyed by Montrose in 1639. The estate was sold in 1787 by Lord Byron's mother to pay for her husband's debts. Haddo House and the House of Schivas both lie to the SSE and SE respectively.... < more >