Brechin Castle, Brechin

Name: Brechin Castle
Address: Brechin, United Kingdom

#2 among attractions in Brechin

Forts and castles, Vernacular architecture

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Brechin Castle is a castle in Brechin, Angus, Scotland. The castle was constructed in stone during the 13th century. Most of the current building dates to the early 18th century, when extensive reconstruction was carried out by architect Alexander Edward for James Maule, 4th Earl of Panmure, between approximately 1696 and 1709. The castle is a 37,748 square feet Category A listed building and the grounds are included in the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 56°43'45"N, 2°39'32"W

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Brechin Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Brechin Cathedral, Caledonian Railway, Brechin Monastery, Glencadam distillery.

~780 ftNW
Church
Brechin Cathedral, Brechin
4 min walk • 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.
~1610 ftNE
Museum
Caledonian Railway, Brechin
8 min walk • The Caledonian Railway Ltd is a private limited company formed by a group of steam railway enthusiasts, the Brechin Railway Preservation Society, with the object of operating a railway service on the former Caledonian Railway line between Brechin and Montrose, Angus, Scotland. This line was built by the Aberdeen Railway in the 1840s.
~820 ftNW
Monastery
Brechin Monastery, Brechin
4 min walk • Brechin Monastery was a Culdee religious house located in the county of Angus in Scotland. It was founded during the reign of Kenneth II. No trace of the building remains today.
0.6 miNE
Distillery, Whiskey distillery
Glencadam distillery, Brechin
15 min walk • The Glencadam distillery is a distillery in Brechin, Angus, Scotland that produces single malt Scotch whisky. The distillery is 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.
0.4 miN
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Glebe Park, Brechin
11 min walk • Glebe Park is a football stadium in Brechin, Scotland, which is the home ground of Brechin City. Glebe Park opened in 1919. The ground had just one portable stand, which had been used at the Perth agricultural show.

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Which popular attractions are close to Brechin Castle?

Nearby attractions include Brechin Cathedral, Brechin (4 min walk), Brechin Monastery, Brechin (4 min walk), Caledonian Railway, Brechin (8 min walk), Glencadam distillery, Brechin (15 min walk).

Brechin Castle, Brechin

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Brechin plan & book

Brechin Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Brechin Cathedral, Brechin

Caledonian Railway, Brechin

Brechin Monastery, Brechin

Glencadam distillery, Brechin

Glebe Park, Brechin

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Brechin Castle?