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Brechin Castle

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Brechin Castle is a castle in Brechin, Angus, Scotland. The castle was constructed in stone during the 13th century. Most of the current building dates to the early 18th century, when extensive reconstruction was carried out by architect Alexander Edward for James Maule, 4th Earl of Panmure, between approximately 1696 and 1709. Brechin Castle is situated 2 miles north of Hilton.

Brechin Cathedral

Church

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Brechin Cathedral is a Scottish church building which dates from the 13th century. It was the cathedral of the former Roman Catholic Diocese of Brechin but has not served that function since the Scottish Reformation in the 16th century. Brechin Cathedral is situated 2 miles north of Hilton.

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Ardovie

Hamlet

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Ardovie is a settlement on the perimeter of Montreathmont Moor, 3 miles south of Brechin.

Farnell

Village

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Farnell is a village in Angus, Scotland. It lies 2 miles south of the River South Esk, between Brechin and Montrose, near Kinnaird Castle. Farnell is situated 1½ miles southeast of Hilton.

Brechin

Town

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Brechin 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, but that status has not been officially recognised in the modern era. Brechin is situated 2 miles north of Hilton.

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