Brechin
Things to do in Brechin, Dundee and Angus
Photo © Sally, Google Maps
Brechin is a town in Angus in the eastern lowlands of Scotland. It sits on the South Esk River and has been a settlement since medieval times, when it was an ecclesiastical centre. The surrounding countryside is agricultural, rolling gradually towards the Grampians to the north.
Where to stay in Brechin(3)
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Accommodation in Brechin ranges from small hotels to bed and breakfasts. Gramarcy House is a bed and breakfast in the town. The Panmure Arms Hotel and Northern Hotel both offer hotel rooms and are central to the area.
Northern Hotel
Clerk Street, Brechin
Gramarcy House
6 Airlie Street, Brechin
Glenesk Hotel
High Street, Edzell
The Panmure Arms Hotel
52 High Street, Brechin
Home Farm B&B - Sunflower Room
Home Farm, Forfar
8.0
Hillside Hotel & Restaurant
Hillside village, 3 miles from Montrose
from £85/night
Oaklands Guest House
Rossie Island Road, near Montrose Basin
from £75/night
Greenbank Bed & Breakfast
50 Redfield Road, Montrose
Things to Do in Brechin(2)
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The Caledonian Railway operates steam and heritage trains from Brechin, running vintage services along restored track. Brechin Castle Centre offers outdoor play areas and grounds for families.
Where to Eat in Brechin
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The Panmure Arms Hotel serves food and drink to residents and visitors.
Attractions Near Brechin
All attractions in Brechin →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Brechin.
6 mi
Montrose Basin Nature Reserve
Montrose · ⭐ 4.7
Cheeky Monkeys Montrose
Montrose · ⭐ 4.3
7 mi
Charleton Fruit Farm
Montrose · ⭐ 4.6
7 mi
Montrose Swimming Pool
Montrose · ⭐ 4.3
Lunan Bay
Lunan · ⭐ 4.8
7 mi
Montrose Beach
Montrose · ⭐ 4.6
8 mi
Seafront Splash
Montrose · ⭐ 4.7
8 mi
The Splash Montrose
Montrose · ⭐ 4.7
Camping in Brechin(2)
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Self-Catering Cottages in Brechin
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Brechin Retreats
5 cottages · from £427
The Ash
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £427
The Rowan
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £427
Kinnaird Castle
3 cottages · from £821
Old Montrose
5 cottages · from £513
The Garden Pod
1 bed · sleeps 4 · from £523
Jasmine Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £767
Glenskinno - The Shepherd’s Hut
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £323
Common questions about Brechin
How many campsites are there in Brechin?
We list 2 campsites in and around Brechin, of which 1 take tents.
Where can I stay in Brechin?
We list 3 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Brechin.
What is there to do in Brechin?
We list 2 attractions and things to do in and around Brechin.
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