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Brechin
Cathedral, with round tower (right), in Brechin, Scot.
Brechin
Scotland, United Kingdom
Brechin, small royal burgh (town), council area and historic county of Angus, Scotland, situated on the River South Esk in the fertile vale of Strathmore. One of Scotlandās three round towers (10th-century) adjoins the 12th-century cathedral. In 1296 Scotland was ceded temporarily to the English at Brechin. Brechin Castle subsequently made a gallant stand against the English forces of Edward I in 1303. Brechin became a royal burgh in 1641. Modern industries include engineering, distilling, and food processing. Brechinās historic Caledonian Railway attracts tourists. Pop. (2001) 7,290; (2011) 7,480.
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