10 Things to Do in Brechin That You Shouldn't Miss

The beautiful walled garden at Edzell is one of Scotland's unique sights, created by Sir David Lindsay in 1604. Edzell was home to the Lindsays, a gifted yet tragic noble family whose head became the Earl of Crawford and one of the most powerful men in the realm. The Lindsay’s most famous guests include Mary Queen of Scots in 1562 and her son James VI in 1580 and 1589. The 'Pleasance' is a delightful formal garden with walls decorated with sculptured stone panels, flower boxes and niches for nesting birds. Explore the summer house, the great garden, the 16th century tower house and Lindsay Aisle - the family burial vault.

NOVEMBER to MARCH - OPEN SATURDAY 10am-4pm and SUNDAY 12-4pm (weather permitting). Children get FREE ENTRY - must be supervised by an adult at all times. Britain's first operational military air station was established in Montrose by the Royal Flying Corps in 1913. The heritage centre's collection of photographs and artefacts tell the story of RFC/RAF Montrose and the men and women who served here through two world wars. The award-winning heritage centre is an accredited museum run entirely by volunteers and was proud to receive The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service in 2014.

Foremans Cottage is a stylish and sophisticated retreat on Lunan Bay Beach. It has been featured in many glossies and with its 3 bedrooms, one with ensuite roll top, drench showers, and open fireplaces and log burner, it is ideal for a romantic break, families and a get away from it all break. The beach at Lunan is idyllic all year round.

All aboard for a great day out at the Caledonian Railway in Brechin! The railway runs steam and historic diesel trains during the Summer months as well as selected dates during the year.A not for profit organisation, run entirely by volunteers, the railway society was established in 1979 to return trains to the historic Brechin branch line. Now trains run on the restored 4-mile long line through the pleasant Angus countryside from the stately Victorian terminus station in the heart of Brechin to the beautiful country station at Dun.The railway's Day Out with Thomas and Santa Specials events are popular with families and an exciting host of evening events provide a night out with a difference.Trains can be chartered for special occasions such as birthdays or weddings. Coach parties and groups welcome.Keep an eye out for special events and days out during the year. We hope to see you boarding the train at Brechin Station soon!

Come and enjoy a walk or leisurely stroll around our extensive nature reserve. Our beautiful lochs and wetlands are home to a wide variety of birds and wildfowl and there is a well-maintained network of paths that everyone can enjoy whatever the season. At Murton Farm you will be able to meet our very friendly collection of animals and birds including Dennis and Gnasher our adorable Kune Kune pigs, Floppy and Ernie the donkey, goats, rabbits, Guinea pigs, ferrets and rare breed poultry. Our play area has sand pits, pedal toys, an adventure trail and a variety of outdoor toys. Our tea room serves light lunches and snacks, together with a wide choice of home baking.

At Lunan Farms we have the main access to the fantastic beach at Lunan Bay. On the farm there is the Lunan Farm Shop & Cafe. The shop sells the farms Berkshire pork as well as other locally made products. From the cafe you can get soup, sandwiches and hot rolls as well as freshly ground coffee and a selection of cakes. There is limited space for caravans and camping for overnight stays.

This beautiful Georgian house was built in the 18th century for David Erskine, a judge of the Scottish Court of Session. House of Dun is just 3 miles from Montrose and its picturesque unspoilt Beaches and around 45 minutes’ drive from Aberdeen. Set amongst the splendid Victorian Gardens and woodlands, this elegant home has a truly spectacular setting. The house sits in its own formal Gardens with parkland and woodland beyond. You can explore and enjoy the Victorian walled garden and wooded den, before venturing further afield to the Montrose Basin Local Nature Reserve. We have moved away from the traditional tour where we would be describing in detail the family, house and collection, our tour now centres on the key players in the history of the house, and the part they played. There will be many opportunities during the tour to discover for yourself the architecture and hidden gems within the house. The first tour starts at 10.45 and thereafter every 45 minutes, the last tour is 3.15pm During April, May, June and September the last Sunday of each month we open the house to freeflow, where you can visit the house and at your leisure take time to enjoy the marvelous collection of ceramics, needlework, plasterwork, artwork and of course grand architecture In July and August every Sunday is freeflow. What to See and Do You’ll hear about the trials and tribulations faced by William Adam in designing and building the house, discover the ornate plasterwork – originally the work of Joseph Enzer, who had made a name for himself with decorative plasterwork in a number of grand Scottish houses – and unearth eccentric period equipment such as the ‘boot bath’ from the 1800s. However, a visit to the House of Dun is about more than just the house. To the east of the house is a rectangular walled garden and there are more Gardens to the south, separated from the surrounding countryside by a ha-ha, a vertical drop intended to allow for open views while keeping the sheep out.