Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
Graveyard Watch House
In or near St Cyrus.
Graveyard Watch House — a historic house in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Alan Morrison — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Montrose · 6.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Graveyard Watch House is a historic house located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
St Cyrus National Nature Reserve is a diverse coastal area known for its rich wildlife and beautiful landscapes. Visitors can enjoy walking along sandy beaches, exploring trails through flower-rich grasslands, and observing various bird species throughout the year.
Place summary
The Graveyard Watch House is a historic structure located in the Scottish Highlands. It served as a lookout for grave robbers and is notable for its role in the 19th-century body-snatching practices. The building is a remnant of a tumultuous period in medical history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 56.7660, -2.4179
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- DD10 0AP
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Phone
- 01674 830736
- Nearest railway station
- Montrose — 6.8 km
- Official site
- www.nature.scot
Sources
- osm: way/824509186 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Ecclesgreig Old Church and Burial Ground, St Cyrus
Historic houses · 0.0 km
George Beattie Memorial & Grave
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
St Cyrus National Nature Reserve
Wildlife reserves · 0.2 km
Sands of St Cyrus
Beaches · 0.5 km
St Cyrus War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
St Cyrus Church, St Cyrus
Historic churches · 1.0 km
St Cyrus, Old Parish Church
Historic churches · 1.0 km
Saint Cyrus
Villages · 1.0 km
St Cyrus
Towns & cities · 1.0 km
Beach Road
Historic bridges · 1.0 km
St Cyrus Uf Church, Main Road, St Cyrus
Historic churches · 1.0 km
Montrose Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.5 km
Nearby
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
Ecclesgreig Old Church and Burial Ground, St Cyrus
Ecclesgreig Old Church and Burial Ground, St Cyrus — a historic house in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
George Beattie Memorial & Grave
George Beattie Memorial & Grave — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Wildlife reserves · Scottish Highlands
St Cyrus National Nature Reserve
St Cyrus National Nature Reserve — Scottish nature reserve.
📷 3Beaches · Scottish Highlands
Sands of St Cyrus
Sands of St Cyrus is a beach in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
St Cyrus War Memorial
St Cyrus War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
St Cyrus Church, St Cyrus
St Cyrus Church, St Cyrus — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Graveyard Watch House
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Ecclesgreig Holiday Park
Ecclesgreig Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
St Cyrus Holiday Park
St Cyrus Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Miltonhaven Seaside Caravan Park & Campsite
Miltonhaven Seaside Caravan Park & Campsite — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Tayock Park
Tayock Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Wairds Park Campsite
Wairds Park Campsite — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
South Links Holiday Park
South Links Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
95 High Street, Montrose
95 High Street, Montrose in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
More historic houses in this region
📷 5Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
Cairness House
Cairness House, 4.5 miles (7 km) south-east of Fraserburgh in Buchan in the county of Aberdeenshire, is a country house built in the Neoclassical style between 1791 and 1797 to designs by architect Ja
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
1 Esk Road, Montrose
1 Esk Road, Montrose — house in Montrose, Angus, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
1 Golden Square, Aberdeen
1 Golden Square, Aberdeen — house in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
1 Grant's Place, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
1 Grant's Place, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen — house in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Graveyard Watch House?
- Graveyard Watch House is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD10 0AP).
- What is Graveyard Watch House?
- Graveyard Watch House — a historic house in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Graveyard Watch House?
- The nearest railway station is Montrose, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD10 0AP.
- How do I get to Graveyard Watch House?
- The nearest railway station is Montrose, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD10 0AP.