We hope to build up our collection of publications regarding Brechin, it’s landmarks, it’s people and historic celebrities. We want to be able to offer our website visitors a wide range of reading material on our great city before visiting.
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PUBLICATIONS
Brechin Cathedral Round Tower : The monument is a medieval round tower. Originally free-standing, since 1806 it has been attached to the south west angle of the nave of Brechin Cathedral. Its chief original feature is the carved doorway, which has the crucifixion at its apex, unidentified saints on the jambs and crouching beasts flanking the threshhold. Brechin Cathedral is largely early 19th-century in build, although it retains some of its medieval features. The Cathedral contains
several important early medieval carvings and is sited within an interesting
graveyard. Statement of Significance – Click here for the PDF (458kb)
Brechin Maison Dieu Chapel : All that remains visible of the chapel of the Maison Dieu hospital in Brechin is part of the south wall and the part of the east wall embedded in the neighbouring building. The chapel was built in the 13th Century to serve a hospital serving the poor. Statement of Significance – Click here for the PDF (212kb)
Stained Glass Windows Booklet by Archie Milne : A booklet has been produced on the beautiful stained glass windows of the Brechin Cathedral and Stracathro Church by Archie Milne. The book contains full colour pictures of all 39 windows in the Cathedral plus the window of Stracathro Church. There is also details of the subject matter giving references to both the artist and the year of installation as well as a section providing information about the artists themselves. Click here to visit website
Writ in the Stones By Roderick J Grahame : A new history of Brechin Cathedral. Click here to visit website
Brechin Civic Trust 