Visit the Castle
Brechin Castle Opening
Brechin Castle stands proud on a massive bluff of rocks above the River Southesk on the site of a much older fortress belonging to the Scottish kings. Sitting on over 40 acres of planted parkland, the present house was last reconstructed in the early 1700′s by Alexander Edward for the 4th Earl of Panmure. His design incorporates parts of the original Castle dating back to the 13th century. Over the years, it has evolved from its defensive role to being a private home for the Dalhousie family.
It is only open to the public at set times each year, generally during the summer holidays. Booking information is posted here and tickets do include entry into the Walled Garden, which contains an extensive plant and flower collection with pockets of mature ornamental tree plantings.
Private tours can be requested outside of the opening for a fee by phoning 01356 624566 or emailing enquiries@dalhousieestates.co.uk.
Please note that this is a historical site. The Castle does have stairs and may not be accessible to all whilst the walled garden is sloping and may be partially accessible.
Angus is an area rich in culture and history with wonderful walking and wildlife, superb salmon fishing, heather moorlands, and high tops where red deer herds are to be seen; also fine golf courses and majestic coastal scenery.
Field Sports
We also operate rough shooting programmes at Brechin and Edzell and, separately, under our game keeping team at Invermark. In both cases we have days available to let for groups of not less than four guns during the months of September, October, November and December.
Things to do
At Dalhousie Estates we welcome many visitors from around the world. There is comfortable accommodation with the best of food and drink for parties of up to 8 couples at Brechin Castle and Invermark Lodge, usually shooting or golfing groups, and of particular interest to corporate parties.
Fishing
Fishing is let by the week and by the day over the Upper and Lower Beats of the Edzell Water (West Bank only) on the River North Esk. The Middle Beat is not included. There are ten named pools. Maximum 3 Rods.
Activities
Angus also has a wide variety of places of interest and visitor attractions including Glamis Castle, Brechin Castle Centre, The House of Dun and The Wildlife Reserve at Montrose Basin.
Invermark Lodge
Invermark Lodge is a classic mid Victorian Shooting Lodge built of Aberdeenshire Granite and in a superb commanding position overlooking Loch Lee and to the cliffs and corries of Invermark Estate.