Netherton

Netherton is a hamlet in Angus, North East Scotland, Scotland. Netherton is situated nearby to the hamlet Balglassie, as well as near Balnabriech.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Melgund Castle and Careston Castle.

Melgund Castle

Castle

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Melgund Castle, lying around two kilometres due east of Aberlemno in Angus, Scotland, is a 16th-century L-plan castle which has been partially restored as a private residence. It was designated as a scheduled monument in 1971.

Careston Castle

Castle

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Careston Castle, also known as Caraldston Castle, is an L-plan tower house dating from the 16th century, on a 1,528-acre estate, in Careston parish, Angus, Scotland. It is a category A listed building. Careston Castle is situated 1½ miles northwest of Netherton.

Aberlemno Parish Church

Church

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Aberlemno Parish Church is situated 2 miles southwest of Netherton.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Careston and Aberlemno.

Careston

Hamlet

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Careston is a hamlet in Angus, Scotland, that is in the parish of the same name, 5 miles west of Brechin. The parish and hamlet supposedly took their name from a stone laid in commemoration of a Danish chieftain, called Caraldston. Careston is situated 2 miles northwest of Netherton.

Aberlemno

Village

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Aberlemno is a parish and small village in the Scottish council area of Angus. It is noted for three large carved Pictish stones dating from the 7th and 8th centuries AD; the stones can be viewed at any time in spring-autumn, but are covered by wooden boxes in the winter to prevent frost damage. Aberlemno is situated 2 miles southwest of Netherton.