Ferryden

Settlement in Angus

Scotland

Ferryden

Road works near Rossie Mills Road works on the A934, Montrose to Forfar Road. — Road works near Rossie Mills Credit: Maigheach-gheal

Ferryden is a small village located in the county of Angus, Scotland. Situated on the eastern coast of the country, it lies just south of the larger town of Montrose. The village is set on a picturesque stretch of coastline, overlooking the North Sea.

Ferryden has a rich history that dates back centuries. It was originally established as a fishing village, and this industry has played a significant role in shaping its character. Today, although the fishing industry has declined, remnants of its maritime heritage can still be seen in the village, including the old harbor and a few traditional fishermen's cottages.

The village itself is small, with a population of around 1,000 people. It has a close-knit community feel, and residents take pride in the natural beauty of their surroundings. The coastal location provides opportunities for scenic walks along the shore, and the village is also home to a small beach, which is popular with both locals and visitors.

In terms of amenities, Ferryden has a few local shops and a pub, providing essential services to residents. For more extensive facilities, the nearby town of Montrose offers a wider range of amenities, including supermarkets, restaurants, and leisure activities.

Overall, Ferryden is a charming coastal village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of larger towns. Its historic charm, beautiful coastline, and sense of community make it an appealing place to live or visit.

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Ferryden Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.698964/-2.47521 or Grid Reference NO7056. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Road works near Rossie Mills

Road works on the A934, Montrose to Forfar Road.

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Waterfall at Rossie wood

Water flowing from Rossie Castle pond plunges over volcanic rocks as a waterfall in woods at Rossie. The stream then flows into the Basin. A rainbow can be seen in the photo. This is formed by sunlight being split in the spray from water falling on rocks in the plunge pool. (Rossie Castle was designed by Richard Crichton and occupied by Hercules and Henrietta Ross in 1800. The castle, which had become ruined, was demolished by army sappers c1957.)

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Rossie Castle pond

This view of Rossie Castle pond is taken from the east side closest to the site of the former Rossie Castle. Rossie Castle was demolished in the 1950's. The pond is smaller in size than it was originally as it was partly filled in with agricultural waste during the 1950' and 60's. The sluice gate for the pond is in the top, far corner of the photo as viewed. The Mill House and buildings known locally as 'the kennels', both of which were close to the sluice gate, have been demolished. Water flowing through the sluice goes into a lower pond locally known as 'the dam' before flowing over two waterfalls. The stream then flows to its mouth in the Montrose Basin.

Adrian Diack

Raspberry field near the site of Rossie Castle, Montrose

This photo shows detail of raspberry bushes growing in a field near the site of Rossie Castle. During the 1950's and 60's, the region was renowned for the quantity and quality of its raspberry production and in the late 1950's a steam train known as the "Raspberry Special" took fruit to Covent Garden in London. Much of the fruit from the Montrose area was taken by tractor load to the Chivers jam factory in Montrose. The fruit was mostly picked by local people including many women and children. The pickers were paid by the weight of fruit they produced. Rev W. M. Diack, M.A., the minister of Craig and Maryton parishes during the 1950's and 60's, often worked with his parishioners to harvest the fruit at that time. After the main commercial crop had been picked, gleaning was permitted. Although the main land use in Craig and Maryton at the present time is still agricultural, changes in the choice of crop or type of livestock to be farmed have resulted in greatly reduced quantities of raspberries and other soft fruits being grown.

Adrian Diack

Site of Rossie Castle, parish of Craig, Montrose

The foreground of this photo shows the site of the former Rossie Castle near Montrose in Angus. The castle was built for Hercules and Henrietta Ross ; they took possession in 1800. The surrounding grounds had an American garden, ornamental trees, rhododendron bushes, a trout lake and a dovecot dating back to 1695. The last day of the castle came when George Ogilvie, the landowning farmer, set off a detonation at 3.00 pm on Sunday 29th September 1957. The blast reduced the once magnificent three storey, 150 foot long building to 20,000 tons of stone and rubble. With the consent of Mr Oglivie, who was an elder of Craig Parish Church, Rev William M Diack, M.A., used a little of the stone for paving at the nearby Manse of Craig. Most of the stone was used for widening the road between Montrose and Arbroath.

Adrian Diack

Rossie Braes crop field

Up to the late 1960's the fields along the Rossie Braes, such as the one in the photo, were typically used for growing raspberries. Since that time, the crops grown here have been more varied.

Adrian Diack