Where is Battle of the Brig of Dee?

Battle of the Brig of Dee is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB12 5US).

How do I get to Battle of the Brig of Dee?

The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB12 5US.

How do I get to Battle of the Brig of Dee?

The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB12 5US.

Forts · Scottish Highlands

Battle of the Brig of Dee

In or near Milltimber.

Battle of the Brig of Dee — Battlefield site, dating to 18/06/1639.

Deebridge House - geograph.org.uk - 1453127 — Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station: Aberdeen · 2.5 km

Battle of the Brig of Dee is a historic fort or fortified site in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Battlefield site, dating to 18/06/1639.". Coordinates: 57.1226°, -2.1177°.

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Official information

The Battle of the Brig of Dee was a significant military confrontation during the First Bishops' War, occurring on June 18-19, 1639, at the Bridge of Dee in Scotland. It involved a Royalist force led by James Gordon and a Covenanter army commanded by James Graham, resulting in a victory for the Covenanters.

Place summary

The Battle of the Brig of Dee is a historic fort located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode AB12. It is notable for its role in the conflict surrounding the battle that took place at this site. The fort reflects the military significance of the region during its time.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 57.1226, -2.1177
District: Aberdeen City
Postcode: AB12 5US
Parliamentary constituency: Aberdeen South
Nearest railway station: Aberdeen — 2.5 km

Sources

osm: n7462512691 (ODbL)

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