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Plants and tables in the yard of the Brechin Castle Centre.
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Brechin Castle Centre

A garden centre, coffee shop and seventy-acre country park at Haughmuir on the edge of Brechin, open every day.

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Welcome

Beside the A90 on the edge of Brechin, at Haughmuir, the Brechin Castle Centre is a big garden centre and a handy stop on the road between Dundee and Aberdeen.

Its yard is full of plants, pots and garden furniture, and the shop inside runs to gifts, food and seasonal things for the house.

The coffee shop is bright and roomy, with tables looking out over the grounds, and serves breakfasts, lunches, soups and home baking. Beyond it, a seventy-acre country park gives children space to run and dog walkers a loop to follow.

The centre opens every day from nine until five, with plenty of parking, and the old town of Brechin, its cathedral and its steam railway are a few minutes' drive away.

A short drive awayBrechin CathedralA cathedral with a round tower of about 1100.4 min by roadSee itChurch nave with wooden pews facing a stained glass window and organ pipes
Before you go

Open every day from nine until five.

Where
Haughmuir, by Brechin DD9 6RL, off the A90.
Telephone
01356 626813.

Opening hours

Their website
Monday
9am–5pm
Tuesday
9am–5pm
Wednesday
9am–5pm
Thursday
9am–5pm
Friday
9am–5pm
Saturday
9am–5pm
Sunday
9am–5pm
Where it is

At Haughmuir, beside the A90 on the edge of Brechin.

Close byBrechin.
  1. The green and cream station building of the Caledonian Railway at Brechin.Caledonian RailwayA heritage railway from Brechin to the Bridge of Dun.2 miles4 min by road
  2. The stone buildings and pagoda-roofed kiln of Glencadam Distillery, Brechin.Glencadam DistilleryA Brechin distillery since 1825.2 miles6 min by road
  3. The River South Esk running clear over rocks between wooded banks.River South Esk2 miles5 min by road
  4. The Aberlemno serpent stone, a leaning slab carved with a serpent and symbols.Aberlemno Pictish Stones6 miles8 min by road
  5. Bridge of DunBridge of DunA three-arched stone bridge of 1787 over the River South Esk near Montrose Basin, rebuilt after Storm Babet damaged it in 2023.6 miles13 min by road
Directions
Church nave with wooden pews facing a stained glass window and organ pipesAttractionsBrechin Cathedral1.4 miles
Sandstone mansion with columned entrance, chimneys and flag against a cloudy skyAttractionsHouse of Dun6.4 miles
Sinclair's Larder's purple shopfront and planted terrace on Edzell High Street.RestaurantsSinclair’s Larder7.2 miles
Rusted boat rests beneath the brick arches of a river viaductAttractionsMontrose Basin7.8 miles
Edzell Castle's red ruin and its walled garden seen from the air.AttractionsEdzell Castle8.3 miles
The North Esk tumbling through its wooded gorge among autumn leaves.WalksEdzell Blue Door Walk8.5 miles
Walker in yellow coat balances on frosty rocks beside a riverAttractionsRiver North Esk8.8 miles
RAF Tornado ZD744 stored in a hangar with squadron crests on the wallAttractionsMontrose Air Station Museum9.4 miles
Tables and shelves of books in Ink & Quill, Montrose.ShoppingInk & Quill Bookshop9.5 miles
Stay nearby

Places to stay near the centre, and when each is next free.

Timber cabin with metal roof and decking surrounded by woodland treesNorth Lodge and River Cabin
  • Sleeps 6
  • In Banchory
  • 17 miles from the Brechin Castle Centre
Free 11–13 NovA stone farmhouse covered in climbing ivy stands behind a gravel drive, seen through overhanging pine branches.Cuttieshillock
  • Sleeps 6
  • In Strachan
  • 17 miles from the Brechin Castle Centre
Free 16–18 OctA stone cottage with dormer windows sits behind a low blue gate, a rose-covered archway framing the front door.Gamekeeper’s Cottage
  • Sleeps 6
  • In Strachan
  • 17 miles from the Brechin Castle Centre
Free 2–4 NovA stone steading with a slated pyramid roof and a chimney stands behind a green nameplate sign, a chair visible through the window.No 2 Steading Cottage at Glendye
  • Sleeps 4
  • In Strachan
  • 17 miles from the Brechin Castle Centre
Free 18–20 OctPlaces to stayEvery stay in AngusAll our places to stay nearby, to search by date and by who is coming.See them all
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