The purpose of Brechin Memories is as it says, just Memories of Brechin.

Browse our selection of vintage and retro black & white photographs of Brechin, along with old maps, local history books, and fascinating memories that our visitors have contributed.

Brechin (/ ˈ b r iː x ɪ n /; Scottish Gaelic: Breichin) is a town and former royal burgh in Angus, Scotland. Traditionally Brechin was described as a city because of its cathedral and its status as the seat of a pre- Reformation Roman Catholic diocese (which continues today as an episcopal seat of the Scottish Episcopal Church ), but that ...

Brechin Castle was built in a strong defensive position on the north bank of the River South Esk, not far from the cathedral, in the 1200s. It is the traditional seat of the Earls of Dalhousie and was converted into a fine mansion between 1696 and 1709.

Old photograph of shops, cars, people, buildings and Town Hall on the High Street in Brechin in Angus, Scotland. The town of Brechin stands beside the South Esk river, in the area of Strathmore set against the eastern Grampian mountains.

May 12, 2018 · Lookup searches – Access records in Scottish archives for ancestors in this parish (e.g. Kirk Session Records). Available from £1 a name a year. Poor Law appeals – Indexed Poor Law appeals with the option to order images of records. Asylum records – Index to the General Register of Lunatics in Asylums.

It's easy to add your own memories and reconnect with your shared local history. Search for your favourite places and look for the 'Add Your Memory' buttons to begin. I have fond memories of the Worthies who played in Brechin band, most of who have now passed away. Uncle Dod was great at the band parties and always lead Ogrady Did.

Find out more about Brechin's Places of Interest, History, Shops, Businesses, Architectural details, Eating & Dinking, 2005 Project and a lot lot more.

Old maps of Brechin on OldMapsOnline. Forfar, Sheet XXVII.13 (Combined) - OS 25 Inch map. 1862. Ordnance Survey. 1:3k

Browse our selection of 12 old photos of Brechin. Some may have also been hand coloured in the traditional style, bringing an old scene back to life with even more realism.