East Skichen

East Skichen is a hamlet in Angus, North East Scotland, Scotland. East Skichen is situated nearby to the locality Wedderswell, as well as near the hamlet Hayhillock.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Affleck Castle and St Mary’s Chapel and Parish Church, Carmyllie.

Affleck Castle

Castle

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Affleck Castle, also known as Auchenleck Castle, is a tall L-plan tower house dating from the 15th century, 4 miles north of Monifieth and 1 mile west of Monikie Parish Church, Angus, Scotland. It is a scheduled monument. It is not open to the public. Affleck Castle is situated 2 miles southwest of East Skichen.

St Mary’s Chapel and Parish Church, Carmyllie

Church

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St Mary’s Chapel and Parish Church, Carmyllie is situated 2 miles east of East Skichen.

Camus Cross

Wayside cross

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The Camus Cross, otherwise known as the Camuston or Camustane Cross, is an Early Medieval Scottish standing stone on the Panmure Estate near Carnoustie in Angus, Scotland. Camus Cross is situated 2 miles south of East Skichen.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kirkbuddo and Greystone.

Kirkbuddo

Hamlet

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Kirkbuddo is a village in the county of Angus, Scotland, between the towns of Forfar and Carnoustie. Nearby lie the remains of a temporary Roman marching camp dating to the third century AD. Kirkbuddo is situated 1½ miles northwest of East Skichen.

Greystone

Village

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Greystone is a hamlet in Angus, Scotland. It lies between the towns of Carnoustie and Forfar in the parish of Carmyllie. Greystone is situated 1½ miles northeast of East Skichen.