Brechin on the map

Brechin built-up area

Built-up area2.5 km² (1.0 sq mi)

Location in AngusBrechin sits where the marker shows within the county.

11,001
Population
5,029
Households
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About Brechin

Brechin is a town in Angus, Scotland, located in the DD9 postcode area. It lies on the northern edge of the Angus region, near the border with Aberdeenshire. The town has a long history, with evidence of settlement dating back to the early medieval period. Brechin is home to a cathedral, which is one of the oldest in Scotland, and the town has a strong connection to the Church of Scotland. The surrounding area is rural, with farmland and rolling hills typical of the Scottish countryside. The town centre features a mix of traditional and modern buildings, and there are several local shops and services. Brechin is well connected by road, with the A90 and A940 passing nearby, making it accessible from other parts of the region. It has a population of around 5,000 people and serves as a local hub for the surrounding communities.

Local Data for Brechin

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Nearest Train Stations 1 stations

Montrose Train Station 6.8 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Trinity 1.9 miles Leightonhill 2.2 miles Little Brechin 2.2 miles West Muir 2.8 miles Farnell 2.8 miles Newtonmill 3.1 miles Dun 3.7 miles Inchbare 3.7 miles Bridge of Dun 3.8 miles Barnhead 3.9 miles Netherton 3.9 miles Balnamoon 4 miles

Local Government

District Angus
Ward Brechin and Edzell
Constituency Angus

Frequently Asked Questions about Brechin

What is the population of Brechin?
Brechin has a population of approximately 11,001 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.
What postcodes cover Brechin?
Brechin is covered by the DD9 postcode district.
Where is the nearest train station to Brechin?
The nearest railway station to Brechin is Montrose Train Station, about 6.8 miles away.

Streets in DD9 30 shown View all streets

A90 5 A933 5 A934 2 A935 8 A94 1 Adam Place 1 Airlie Street 3 Albert Place 3 Argyll Street 1 Auldbar Road 4 B9134 6 B966 8 Back Braes 1 Balhall Crescent 1 Bank Street 3 Banks of Brechin 1 Bearehill Brae 1 Bearehill Drive 1 Bearehill Gardens 1 Bearehill Glebe 1 Bearehill Loan 2 Bearehill Way 1 Beattie Brae 1 Bishops Close 1 Blackbull Close 1 Bog Road 1 Bothers Close 2 Boyd Orr Avenue 1 Brechin Bypass 1 Bridge of Lethnot 1

Postcodes in DD9 50 shown View all postcodes

DD9 6AA DD9 6AB DD9 6AD DD9 6AE DD9 6AF DD9 6AG DD9 6AJ DD9 6AL DD9 6AN DD9 6AP DD9 6AQ DD9 6AR DD9 6AS DD9 6AT DD9 6AU DD9 6AW DD9 6AX DD9 6AY DD9 6AZ DD9 6BA DD9 6BB DD9 6BD DD9 6BE DD9 6BF DD9 6BG DD9 6BH DD9 6BJ DD9 6BL DD9 6BN DD9 6BP DD9 6BQ DD9 6BS DD9 6BT DD9 6BU DD9 6BW DD9 6BX DD9 6BY DD9 6BZ DD9 6DA DD9 6DB DD9 6DD DD9 6DE DD9 6DF DD9 6DG DD9 6DH DD9 6DJ DD9 6DL DD9 6DN DD9 6DP DD9 6DR