Towns & cities · Scottish Highlands
Stracathro
Also known as: Srath Catharach
Stracathro — village in Angus, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Brechin · 5.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Stracathro is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Angus, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.7785°, -2.6216°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Stracathro (Scottish Gaelic: Srath Catharach) is a small place in Angus, Scotland. It was the site of a Roman marching camp as their forces invaded to the north.
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Background
History
A Roman marching camp has been discovered at Stracathro. This camp is one day's march from the next camp, at Raedykes to the north. The gate design of the Stracathro Roman Camp is a distinctive bell-shaped indentation of the rampart perimeter. Stracathro was the site of the Battle of Stracathro in 1130. This was the culmination of an invasion into southern Scotland led by Angus, ruler of the partially independent "kingdom" of Moray. He wanted to expand his territory and obtain recognition as a ruler independent of the Scottish kings. Angus was met by the royal army, led by the Constable of Scotland in the absence of King David, who had pressing business in England. The result was a decisive…
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- Coordinates
- 56.7785, -2.6216
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- DD9 7QF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Nearest railway station
- Brechin — 5.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1644791 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Stracathro (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Stracathro School.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Millden Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.3 km
Cruick Water Bridge, Stracathro
Historic bridges · 0.4 km
Stracathro House
Historic houses · 0.5 km
Stracathro War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Stracathro Parish Church And Brawl's Well
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Stracathro Roman Fort
Archaeological sites · 0.6 km
Inchbare
Villages · 1.5 km
West Water Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.6 km
Bridge, Newtonmill
Historic bridges · 1.6 km
Hill of Stracathro
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
Hill of Stracathro
Mountains & hills · 1.8 km
West Mill, Newtonmill
Watermills · 1.9 km
Stracathro is located in the Scottish Highlands. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Stracathro
65 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Stracathro →
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
19, 21 Church Street, Brechin
19, 21 Church Street, Brechin — house in Brechin, Angus, Scotland, UK.
📷 4Castles · Scottish Highlands
Brechin Castle
Brechin Castle — castle in Angus, Scotland, UK.
★ Iconic📷 3Cathedrals · Scottish Highlands
Brechin Cathedral
Brechin Cathedral — cathedral church in Brechin.
📷 3Abbeys & priories · Scottish Highlands
Brechin Monastery
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📷 4Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Bridge of Dun
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📷 3Distilleries · Scottish Highlands
Glencadam Distillery
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📷 3Castles · Scottish Highlands
Kinnaird Castle, Brechin
Kinnaird Castle, Brechin — castle in Angus, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
Stracathro House
Stracathro House — house in Angus, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Upper North Water Bridge
Upper North Water Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
House of Dun
House of Dun — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Brechin Maison Dieu
Brechin Maison Dieu — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Brechin Round Tower
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📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Stracathro Roman Fort
Stracathro Roman Fort — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Gallows Knowe
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📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
Pert Church
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📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
Dun Old Kirk
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📷 3Manor houses · Scottish Highlands
Old Montrose House
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📷 3Museums · Scottish Highlands
Brechin Town House Museum
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📷 2Public art & sculpture · Scottish Highlands
Flora Statue
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📷 3Public art & sculpture · Scottish Highlands
Legend of Dun Sword
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Brechin War Memorial
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Marykirk Parish War Memorial
Marykirk Parish War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Stracathro War Memorial
Stracathro War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Millden Bridge
Millden Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Cruick Water Bridge, Stracathro
Cruick Water Bridge, Stracathro — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
Stracathro House
Stracathro House — house in Angus, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Stracathro War Memorial
Stracathro War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Stracathro Parish Church And Brawl's Well
Stracathro Parish Church And Brawl's Well — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Stracathro Roman Fort
Stracathro Roman Fort — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Stracathro
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Dovecot Caravan Park
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📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Glenesk Caravan Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Clochie Caravan Site
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📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Tayock Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Ecclesgreig Holiday Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
South Links Holiday Park
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
95 High Street, Montrose
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📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
23 Osnaburg Street, Forfar
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The Corn Exchange
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📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stracathro?
- Stracathro is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD9 7QF).
- What is Stracathro?
- Stracathro — village in Angus, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Stracathro?
- The nearest railway station is Brechin, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD9 7QF.
- Is Stracathro free to visit?
- Yes, Stracathro is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stracathro?
- The nearest railway station is Brechin, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD9 7QF.