Brechin

Heading inland, almost on the northern boundary of Angus, lies the ancient Cathedral City of Brechin (population: 7,900).

The Royal Burgh of Brechin has a long and venerable history, and is famous for its tall eleventh century round tower which is one of only two such towers surviving in Scotland. Although the burgh does not have a city charter, it has always held the title thanks to having been the seat of the Diocese of the Roman Catholic church in the area, in pre-Reformation times.

The village of Edzell lies to the north of Brechin and is entered through an imposing 19^thcentury memorial archway. A little to the west of the village lies the ruined Edzell Castle and its 17^thcentury walled garden.

Explore Brechin with the Brechin Town Map

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Find out more about the facilities within Brechin using the Brechin Visitor Information Centre

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