Brechin, ScotlandBrechin CastleAldbar ChapelKinnaird CastleMelgund CastleHouse of DunBrown Caterthun
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Brechin

Brechin is a town in Angus district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 7,520 people. Within 50 km by road there are 111 places to visit: 48 forts & heritage, 29 hill stations & viewpoints and 9 churches. The must-see places are Brechin Castle, Aldbar Chapel and Kinnaird Castle.

56.7299° N, 2.6573° WPop. 7,520

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Within 30 km40 places
Within 50 km111
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Brechin Castle, heritage site near Brechin
Must-see

Brechin Castle

Heritage site · 1 km

Must-see

Aldbar Chapel

Heritage site · 4 km

Must-see

Kinnaird Castle

Heritage site · 6 km

Places near Brechin by type

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One day from Brechin

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:30 pm

50 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Brechin
  2. House of Dunmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Kinnaird Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Aldbar Chapelheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Melgund Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Brown Caterthunheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Brechin
Today’s loopBrechinStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Brechin?

Brechin Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Aldbar Chapel (heritage site, about 4 km), Kinnaird Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Farnell Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Melgund Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), House of Dun (museum, about 9 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Brechin?

111 places on Spotwander: 48 forts & heritage, 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 churches, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Brechin?

Brechin Castle, about 1 km by road; Aldbar Chapel (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Brechin?

Glen Esk, about 22 km by road; Cairn O'Mount Viewpoint (26 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Brechin?

Start in Brechin, visit House of Dun, then Kinnaird Castle, then Aldbar Chapel, then Melgund Castle, then Brown Caterthun, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.