Brechin Cathedral
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Founded in the 11th century, the round tower of that date is of Irish inspiration. The church contains 13th, 14th and 15th-century medieval architecture. Major restoration in 1900-2 supervised by J Honeyman (Honeyman, Keppie & Mackintosh). Special features include the 12th-century font and a collection of Pictish sculptures. Stunning 20th-century stained glass by Henry Holiday, Gordon Webster, Douglas Strachan, Herbert Hendrie, William Gauld, Hugh Easton and the firm of William Morris. The cathedral also contains the largest group of William Wilson windows in Scotland. Brechin Caledonian Railway nearby. Historical artefacts in Brechin Library. Brechin Town Trail. Pictavia. Angus Pictish Trail.
Services
Sunday: 10.30am.
Stracathro Church 2nd Sunday of the month 9.30a.m
Opening Arrangements
Open most days all year 9.00am-5.00pm and by arrangment
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