photo courtesy - www.pictavia.org.uk

Brechin Cathedral and Round Tower

This beautiful, ancient building gives Brechin the proud right to city status and has been at the centre of the city's community for hundreds of years.  The building of the cathedral was the catalyst to the growth of a small town immediately to the north which flourished, hosting weekly markets.  The impressive Pictish Round tower adjoining the cathedral is about 1000 years old and is one of only two left in Scotland.

Glamis Castle

A wonderful day out is to be had at Glamis Castle, 15 miles or so from Brechin and well worth the trip.  This castle was the childhood home of HM the Queen Mother and also the legendary setting for Shakespeare's Macbeth.  The guided tours are excellent during the summer months up to the end of October, but watch out for the ghosts - this is arguably the most haunted castle in Scotland!

Pictavia

Walking distance from Liscara, is the Pictavia visitor centre.  Here you can discover the story of Scotland's ancient pictish tribes, warrior people who left many mysterious stone carvings throughout Angus during the early centuries of the first millenium AD.

Edzell

6 miles from Brechin, Edzell is a beautiful village, well worth a day out.  As well as wonderful walking opportunities along the banks of the river North Esk , there is the renowned Edzell Golf Course for the golf enthusiast, and Edzell Castle, an atmospheric medieval ruin.

Brechin and Angus has much more to offer, including the Caledonian Railway, top notch golf courses, and great walking opportunities in the Angus glens.  For more information about what to do in Brechin and Angus just call or email us and we will be delighted to help.