Castles · Scottish Highlands
Brechin Castle
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Brechin Castle — castle in Angus, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Brechin · 0.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Brechin Castle is located in the Scottish Highlands, with the nearest railway station being Brechin, just 0.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DD9 6HP. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Brechin Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: category A listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Angus, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.7289°, -2.6589°.
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Heritage listing
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 (3,506.9 m2) Category A listed building and the grounds are included in the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland.
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Official information
One of Scotland's most significant and historic castles high above the River Esk.
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From the Wikipedia article
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 (3,506.9 m2) Category A listed building and the grounds are included in the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland.
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Background
History
The grounds have been in the Ramsay family since the 12th century. In 1782, under the terms of a Maule will, William Ramsay adopted the name William Ramsay Maule, thereafter uniting the family names. Ramsay-Maule appears to have remodelled the frontage to a fashionable Georgian style at this time. The seat of the Ramsay clan was moved from Dalhousie Castle in Midlothian to Brechin Castle in the early 20th century. The castle is the home of the Earl of Dalhousie, the clan chieftain of Clan Maule of Panmure in Angus, and Clan Ramsay of Dalhousie. Marie Stewart, Countess of Mar entertained her brother-in-law, the Earl of Huntly at Brechin in September 1593. She hosted John Taylor the Water…
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- Coordinates
- 56.7289, -2.6589
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- DD9 6HP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Nearest railway station
- Brechin — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.dalhousieestates.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q9705138 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Brechin Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Brechin Castle Front.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Brechin Cathedral
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Brechin Round Tower
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brechin Castle?
- Brechin Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD9 6HP).
- What is Brechin Castle?
- Brechin Castle — castle in Angus, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Brechin Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Brechin, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD9 6HP.
- Is Brechin Castle a listed building?
- Brechin Castle is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Does Brechin Castle charge admission?
- Brechin Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Brechin Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Brechin, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD9 6HP.