Live Brechin

The ancient Cathedral City of Brechin today has a population of 7,199 (census 2001) and today the Cathedral serves now as the Parish Church.

Brechin is a vibrant community in which to live and work. The City of Brechin Partnership brings together local organisations to help create a friendly, vibrant and welcoming city for residents, visitors and businesses alike.

Places of Interest

Brechin has many special features including a bell tower dating back to the 11^th century, a centre for Pictish Arts and History called Pictavia, and steam trains that run from the restored Brechin Station and Wayside Station at Bridge of Dun.

Brechin also has a Town House Museum, information about which is available through The Friends of .
Brechin Arts Festival runs for a week in September and features music, events, art exhibitions and craft displays.

More about events, activities in Brechin can be found in the Visit section. Find out more about living in Brechin in our listings.

 

Local Services

Information about allocation of housing and relocation advice can be found at the local housing office in Brechin, which serves Brechin, Aldbar, Balrownie, Careston, Edzell, Fern, Findowrie, Friendly Park, Inchbare, Lochty, Menmuir, Tarfside and surrounding landward areas. Telephone: 01356 622184.

Brechin has local schools and doctors supporting the community of Brechin and its surrounding countryside. More about events, activities in Brechin can be found in the Visit section.

Brechin is well endowed with facilities; Brechin Museum, Brechin Public Libraryand Brechin Swimming Pool.

For additional advice regarding council services your local ACCESS Office provides a single point of contact.Living In and Around Brechin