Brechin Cathedral dates from the 13th century. As a congregation of the Church of Scotland, which is Presbyterian, the church is not technically a cathedral, in spite of its name. It is in the …

At over 800 years old, the Cathedral is a beautiful and historic building of great significance, a landmark at the heart of the city. In 2021 it was closed for worship by the Church of Scotland. …

Brechin Round Tower, 25m tall and nearly 5m wide, is one of only two Irish-style round towers still standing in Scotland. A striking decoration around the first-floor doorway indicates Brechin …

Brechin, small royal burgh (town), council area and historic county of Angus, Scotland, situated on the River South Esk in the fertile vale of Strathmore. One of Scotland’s three round towers …

Brechin Cathedral stands on ground that rises above the north bank of Skinner's Burn, a tributary of the River South Esk, in the heart of the extremely attractive town of Brechin in Angus. There …

The cathedral was originally dedicated to the Holy Trinity and this is commemorated in the Coat of Arms of the town which has a gold shield with three red rays converging at a point near the …

Slightly-tapering with its conical cap, it is evocative of the early Celtic church and is one of only two in Scotland. The doorway is six feet off the ground, providing security for the people or …

The cathedral of the See of Brechin, created c 1150, altered to serve as a post-Reformation parish church, with a c 1000 Irish-type round tower attached to the SW corner. The original …

Perhaps most intriguing is the rare, 11th century conical tower. The cathedral Is open daily From 9.30am to 5pm (Summer) and 4pm (Winter). It reaches 86ft (28m) and is said to echo aspects …