The old port town of Faithlie, sometimes called ‘The Broch,’ Fraserburgh is a town of many names. Fraserburgh has its roots in the 16th century, but we all know the land will have been clan land before then. Situated in the far northeast of Aberdeenshire, this is one remote large town that is famous for…
Brechin The unofficial capital city of Angus. Brechin has had city status for years now. Situated in the heart of Angus, this large town is not officially recognised as a city by modern standards, even though it has a former seat of the Reformation Roman Catholic diocese, i.e. a cathedral. Home to Kinnaird Castle and…
Stenhousemuir The Lowland town between Stirling and Larbert. Stenhousemuir started life as a small village bordering Larbert and northwest of Stirling. Situated in the picturesque Forth Valley where the River Carron runs past, this is a pretty small town ideal for visiting in the summer months. We took the five-minute tour around Stenhousemuir to report…
The Five Minutes Spare Guide to Montrose The seaside town in Angus with the name that sounds like someone’s 80 year old grandad. Montrose is situated on the coastline of Angus, a densely populated area of Scotland known for its East-Coast accent and some stunning scenery. Montrose is a bit of an island town, situated…
Forfar was formerly known as Angus, named after the county, that it sits in. It is a market town with an ancient history that has been committed to local legend. It is in the heart of the rural region known as the Valley of Strathmore. The Strathmore Glen is known for the Strathmore Springs which…
The Five Minutes Spare Guide to Cowdenbeath Fife’s best kept secret until Queen Victoria arrived. A former coaching stop on the road up to Perth, Cowdenbeath shot to success in the 1820s. However, we know from our other Scottish town guides that the regions have a far longer history than most initial thumbs through the…