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Brechin Castle

Brechin Castle is a castle located in Brechin, Angus, Scotland. The castle is the seat of the Earl of Dalhousie, who is the clan chieftain of Clan Maule of Panmure in Angus, and Clan Ramsay of Dalhousie in Midlothian. The original castle was constructed in stone during the 13th century.

Located at 56.7292, -2.65889 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Castles in Angus, Category A listed buildings in Scotland, Listed castles in Scotland, Listed buildings in Angus, Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes, Gardens in Angus, Clan Ramsay

Brechin City railway station

Brechin is a station in Angus, on the Caledonian Railway line.

Located at 56.7313, -2.65241 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Heritage railway stations in Angus, Railway stations opened in 1848

Diocese of Brechin

The pre-Reformation Diocese of Brechin or Diocese of Angus was one of the thirteen historical dioceses of Scotland. The diocese was believed to have been founded by Bishop Samson in 1153, and based at the cathedral in Brechin, Angus.

Located at 56.733, -2.659 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Christianity in Dundee, Christianity in Angus, Pre-Reformation dioceses of Scotland, Religious organizations established in the 1150s, Dioceses established in the 12th century, Defunct Roman Catholic dioceses

North Port distillery

The North Port distillery was a distillery in Brechin, Angus that produced single malt Scotch whisky. The distillery was latterly owned by Distillers Company through their subsidiary Mitchell Brothers.

Located at 56.7356, -2.66028 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Scottish malt whisky

Glencadam distillery

The Glencadam distillery is a distillery in Brechin, Angus, Scotland that produces single malt Scotch whisky. The distillery is presently owned by Angus Dundee plc and produces one malt whisky, with the remainder of production sold to blenders or used within Angus Dundee plc for use in blended whisky brands.

Located at 56.7365, -2.65281 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Scottish malt whisky, Angus, Companies of Scotland, Distilleries in Scotland

Battle of Stracathro

The Battle of Stracathro, also known as the Battle of Inchbare, took place on 16 April 1130 about 3 miles north of Brechin, Scotland, near the River North Esk. Óengus of Moray and Máel Coluim mac Alaxandair invaded Scotland with 5000 warriors according to the Anglo-Norman chronicler Orderic Vitalis. The forces loyal to David I of Scotland under Edward, Constable of Scotland met and defeated the invading army. Óengus of Moray was killed along with some 4000 of the Moravians.

Located at 56.741, -2.655 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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1130 in Scotland, Battles of the Middle Ages, Conflicts in 1130, 12th-century Scottish clan battles

Brechin Cathedral

Brechin Cathedral dates from the 13th century. As a congregation of the Church of Scotland, which is Presbyterian, the church is not technically a cathedral, in spite of its name. It is in the Pointed style, but suffered maltreatment in 1806 at the hands of restorers, whose work was subsequently removed during the restoration completed in 1902.

Located at 56.7319, -2.66167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Medieval cathedrals in Scotland, Cathedrals of the Church of Scotland, Church of Scotland churches in Scotland, Scheduled Ancient Monuments in Scotland, Category A listed buildings in Scotland, Listed buildings in Angus, Listed cathedrals in Scotland, History of Angus, Visitor attractions in Angus, Culdees