Towns & cities · Scottish Highlands
Friockheim
Also known as: Baile an Fhraoich, Aonghas
Friockheim — village in Angus, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Arbroath · 9.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Friockheim is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 980 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Angus, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.6364°, -2.6684°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Friockheim (FREEK-um, ) is a town in Angus, Scotland dating from 1814. It lies between the towns of Arbroath, Brechin, Forfar and Montrose. Most of the village is in the parish of Kirkden but the eastern end lies in the parish of Kinnell.
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Background
History
The name 'Friockheim', literally translated, means 'Heather Home', with Friock being a derivative from the Gaelic 'fraoch' (heather) and 'heim' from the German for home. It has been described as one of the most curious hybrid names on the Scottish map. The word 'Friockheim' as a whole, is pronounced 'Free-come'. The birth of the village took place soon after 1814 when Thomas Gardyne of Middleton succeeded his brother as the laird of the lands of Friock and feued them to Mr John Andson, of Arbroath, who built a flax spinning mill and as proprietor-in-feu attracted many textile workers to come and settle on easy terms in what was at first known as Friock feus. Mr Andson's son, John Andson…
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- Coordinates
- 56.6364, -2.6684
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- DD11 4SG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Arbroath and Broughty Ferry
- Population
- 980
- Nearest railway station
- Arbroath — 9.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1011829 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Friockheim (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Friockheim High Street.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Friockheim And Kinnel Quoad Sacra Parish Church, Friockheim
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Friockheim War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Fingerhill Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.0 km
Kinnell Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.6 km
Kinnell War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
Gardyne Castle
Castles · 1.9 km
Gardyne Castle
Literary houses · 1.9 km
Kinnell
Villages · 2.1 km
Pitmuies Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.3 km
Pitmuies Gardens
Gardens · 2.3 km
Pitmuies House
Gardens · 2.4 km
Over Bridge, Pitmuies
Historic bridges · 2.4 km
Friockheim is a village located in the Scottish Highlands with a population of 980. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 980
- Constituency
- Arbroath and Broughty Ferry
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Friockheim
91 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Friockheim →
📷 3Distilleries · Scottish Highlands
Arbikie Distillery
Arbikie Distillery — Whisky/spirit distillery.
📷 4Castles · Scottish Highlands
Braikie Castle
Braikie Castle — castle in Angus, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Castles · Scottish Highlands
Ethie Castle
Ethie Castle — castle in Angus, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Chapels · Scottish Highlands
Ethie, St Murdoch's Chapel
Ethie, St Murdoch's Chapel — chapel in Angus, Scotland, UK.
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📷 3Castles · Scottish Highlands
Guthrie Castle
Guthrie Castle — castle in Angus, Scotland, UK.
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📷 3📷 3Gardens · Scottish Highlands
Pitmuies House
Pitmuies House — country house in Angus, Scotland, UK.
📷 3📷 3Gardens · Scottish Highlands
Pitmuies Gardens
Pitmuies Gardens — a garden in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
Kinblethmont House
Kinblethmont House — a historic house in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
St Murdoch's Chapel
St Murdoch's Chapel — a historic house in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
Ruined chapel
Ruined chapel — a historic house in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · Scottish Highlands
Letham Grange Hotel
Letham Grange Hotel — a manor in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · Scottish Highlands
Ardovie House
Ardovie House — a manor in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · Scottish Highlands
Lawton House
Lawton House — a manor in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Scottish Highlands
Colliston Castle
Colliston Castle — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Scottish Highlands
Gardyne Castle
Gardyne Castle — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Farnell War Memorial
Farnell War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Kinnell War Memorial
Kinnell War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Inverkeillor War Memorial
Inverkeillor War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Friockheim And Kinnel Quoad Sacra Parish Church, Friockheim
Friockheim And Kinnel Quoad Sacra Parish Church, Friockheim — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Friockheim War Memorial
Friockheim War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Fingerhill Bridge
Fingerhill Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Kinnell Bridge
Kinnell Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Kinnell War Memorial
Kinnell War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Scottish Highlands
Gardyne Castle
Gardyne Castle — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Friockheim
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Woodley Caravan Park
Woodley Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Seaton Caravan Park
Seaton Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Foresterseat Caravan Park
Foresterseat Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Lunan Bay Campsite
Lunan Bay Campsite — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Red Lion Caravan Park
Red Lion Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Elliot Caravan Park
Elliot Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Corn Exchange
The Corn Exchange in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
3-5 High Street, Arbroath
3-5 High Street, Arbroath in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
23 Osnaburg Street, Forfar
23 Osnaburg Street, Forfar in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
95 High Street, Montrose
95 High Street, Montrose in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Eagle Inn, 157-159 King Street, Broughty Ferry, Dundee
The Eagle Inn, 157-159 King Street, Broughty Ferry, Dundee in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Friockheim?
- Friockheim is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD11 4SG).
- What is Friockheim?
- Friockheim — village in Angus, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Friockheim?
- The nearest railway station is Arbroath, about 9.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD11 4SG.
- Is Friockheim free to visit?
- Yes, Friockheim is free to enter.
- How do I get to Friockheim?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DD11 4SG. It sits within the Arbroath and Broughty Ferry parliamentary constituency.