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Things to see in Brechin (United Kingdom): 25 places and when to go
Brechin is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 25 places in and around it, mainly History (16), Temples (4), Food and drink (3). The best known are Brechin Cathedral, Edzell Castle and Melgund Castle. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 30. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 56.8156, -2.7154
- Places
- 25 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (16) · Temples (4) · Food and drink (3) · Nature (2) · Mountains (2) · Architecture (2)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 105 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Battock, at 778 m.
What to see in Brechin
The places in and around Brechin, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Brechin CathedralCathedral church in Brechin10 km
- Edzell CastleCastle ruin and walled garden in Edzell, Angus, Scotland, UK2.1 km
- Melgund CastleCastle in Angus, Scotland, UK13 km
- Fettercairn distilleryWhisky distillery in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK9.1 km
- Glencadam distilleryWhisky distillery in Angus, Scotland, UK9.6 km
- Brechin CastleCastle in Angus, Scotland, UK10 km
- Aberlemno sculptured stonesGroup of Pictish standing stones in Angus, Scotland, UK15 km
- Mount BattockMountain between Aberdeenshire and Angus, Scotland, UK, north of Glen Esk15 km
- CaterthunHill in Angus, Scotland, UK3.9 km
- Careston CastleTower house in Angus, Scotland, UK10 km
- Fasque HouseCountry house in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK10 km
- Finavon CastleTower house in Angus, Scotland, UK15 km
- Kinnaird Castle, BrechinCastle in Angus, Scotland, UK14 km
- Colmeallie stone circleStone circle in Angus, Scotland, UK8.5 km
- Glenesk Folk MuseumMuseum in Angus, Scotland, UK11 km
- Green CairnHillfort in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK7.4 km
- House of DunCountry house in Angus, Scotland, UK14 km
- Maule Memorial Church, TarfsideChurch building in Angus, Scotland, UK12 km
- St Droston's Episcopal Church, TarfsideChurch in Angus, Scotland, UK13 km
- Thornton Castle, MarykirkCastle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK13 km
- Burnside BreweryBrewery16 km
- Charr BothyHiking14 km
- Edzell Parish Church, EdzellChurch in Angus, Scotland, UK3.4 km
- Loups BridgeRuined footbridge in Angus, Scotland, UK, across River North Esk3.7 km
And the other 1, by what you come to do:
- History: Stonyford Bridge
When to go to Brechin
The best time to visit Brechin is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:08
- FebPossible9:11
- MarPossible11:25
- AprBest time13:57
- MayBest time16:11
- JunBest time17:30
- JulBest time16:56
- AugBest time14:56
- SepBest time12:27
- OctPossible10:00
- NovBetter not7:44
- DecPossible6:30
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 30. In April, 25 of the 25 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Brechin
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 105 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Kirriemuir16 places25 km
- Arbroath24 places28 km
- Stonehaven27 places35 km
- Ballater32 places39 km
- Dundee84 places42 km
- Spittal of Glenshee32 places45 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Brechin?
The best known: Brechin Cathedral, Edzell Castle, Melgund Castle, Fettercairn distillery, Glencadam distillery. In all, 25 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Brechin?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 30.
How do you get to Brechin?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 105 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Brechin as the destination and these 25 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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