Brechin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Brechin
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| Population | 7,230 (2020) |
| Demonym | Brechiner |
| OS grid reference | NO600600 |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BRECHIN |
| Postcode district | DD9 |
| Dialling code | 01356 |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
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Brechin is a town in Angus, Scotland. It used to be called a "royal burgh." People often call Brechin a city. This is because it has a big cathedral and was once home to an important church leader.
Even though it's often called a city, this title isn't officially recognized today. Still, many local groups use "City of Brechin" in their names. For example, there's the Brechin City Football Club. Brechin is located between Dundee and Aberdeen on the A90 road. It is the fourth largest town in Angus.
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History
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In the middle of Brechin, you can find a small museum. It is located in the old Brechin Town House. There is also an exciting tourist attraction called the Caledonian Railway.
Besides the cathedral and its unique round tower, part of an old hospital chapel still stands. This chapel, called Maison Dieu, was built before 1267. It is now looked after by Historic Environment Scotland. The Bank Street drill hall was finished in 1879.
A group called the Guildry Incorporation of Brechin was started in 1629. It was for merchants and traders in the town. Today, this group focuses on social and community activities. In October 2023, people in Brechin had to leave their homes for safety. This happened because of a big storm called Storm Babet.
Religion
Brechin Cathedral
Brechin is famous for its beautiful cathedral. It has an old round tower from the 11th century. This tower is one of only two such Irish-style towers in Scotland. The other one is in Abernethy.
The tower was once a separate building. Now, it is part of the cathedral structure. The cathedral itself has been changed a lot over time. However, it still has parts from the 13th and 14th centuries. These include a lovely western tower and a special door.
Scottish Episcopal Church
After a big change in Scotland in 1695, the Episcopalians in Brechin had to leave the main cathedral. They set up a meeting place and later built a chapel in 1743. After a conflict in 1745, the chapel was damaged.
A new Episcopalian church, St Andrews Church, was built in 1809. It was replaced by an even newer building in 1888. St Andrews Church is part of the Diocese of Brechin. Its old records are kept at the University of Dundee.
Governance
Brechin is part of Angus Council. Three councillors represent the Brechin & Edzell ward. For the Scottish Parliament, Brechin is in the Angus North and Mearns area. For the UK Parliament, it is part of the Angus and Perthshire Glens constituency.
Education
Education in Brechin is managed by Angus Council. There is one secondary school in the area, Brechin High School. There are also four primary schools that feed into it: Andover Primary School, Edzell Primary School, Maisondieu Primary School, and Stracathro Primary School.
Public services
Brechin Infirmary was a hospital designed by William Fettis. It opened in 1869 and could care for up to 30 patients. Over the years, it was made bigger with new wards and departments. The infirmary closed in 2015.
Next to the infirmary, a lodging house for people in need opened in 1880. It was called a poor house and could house eighty people. Later, it was renamed St Drostan's House and used as a care home for older people.
Sport
Brechin City F.C. plays football in the Highland Football League. Their stadium is called Glebe Park. This stadium is special because it has a hedge along one side of the field. Brechin also has another football club, Brechin Victoria, who play at Victoria Park.
Brechin Golf Club started in 1893 with a 9-hole course. In 1926, a famous golfer named James Braid visited. He was very impressed and suggested places for sand bunkers. The course was made bigger to its current size in 1993 for its 100th birthday.
Transport
The closest train station is at Montrose. This station is on the train line between Dundee and Aberdeen. Brechin used to have its own train station. It closed for passengers in 1952. However, it has since reopened as part of the Caledonian Railway heritage line, which is a special railway for fun trips.
Local bus services are mainly run by Stagecoach East Scotland. Buses connect Brechin to places like Arbroath, Dundee, and Montrose. The main road, the A90, was improved in 1994. This made travel between Perth and Aberdeen much easier.
Notable people
- Dame Anne Begg, a former Member of Parliament.
- Sir David de Brechin (died 1320), a powerful lord.
- Douglas A. H. Graham, a British Army Officer.
- Joseph Fairweather Lamb, a university professor.
- James McCosh, a church minister who later became president of Princeton University.
- David Myles, a former Member of Parliament.
- Robin Orr, a composer who writes music.
- Robert Watson-Watt, a scientist who helped invent radar, was born in Brechin.
Gallery
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Coat of arms of Brechin, based on the arms of Henry, Lord of Brechin
See also
In Spanish: Brechin para niños
