Inchbraoch

Settlement in Angus

Scotland

Inchbraoch

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

Inchbraoch is a small island located off the east coast of Angus, Scotland. It is situated in the North Sea, approximately 2 miles east of the town of Arbroath. The island is known for its stunning natural beauty and its historical significance.

Covering an area of around 16 acres, Inchbraoch is primarily made up of rocky cliffs and grassy slopes. The island is home to a variety of bird species, including puffins, guillemots, and razorbills, making it a popular spot for birdwatching enthusiasts. The surrounding waters are also rich in marine life, with seals often spotted in the area.

Inchbraoch has a deep-rooted history, dating back to the early medieval period. The island was once home to a monastery, which was established by Saint Drostan in the 8th century. The ruins of the monastery, including a chapel and a graveyard, can still be seen today. The island also served as a retreat for the monks of Arbroath Abbey.

Access to Inchbraoch is limited due to its status as a nature reserve. Visitors can only reach the island by boat or during low tide, when a causeway is exposed. The island offers a peaceful and tranquil environment, perfect for those seeking solitude amidst nature.

Overall, Inchbraoch is a hidden gem in Angus, providing both natural beauty and historical significance. Its remote location and rich wildlife make it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 56.703535/-2.475676 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.

Maigheach-gheal

Sunset on Montrose Basin

A spectacular sunset on Montrose Basin as viewed from Esk Road, Rossie Island on 07.08.2008.

Andrew Diack

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.)

Adrian Diack

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

Potatoes growing in a field at Rossie

This photo shows potatoes growing in a field at Rossie. The farmland surrounding Montrose has long been famous for growing potatoes.

Adrian Diack

A934. Rossie Mills

Approaching Montrose.

Richard Webb

Field, Rossie Mills

Shores of Montrose Basin.

Richard Webb

Montrose Basin

There is no way to get into this square unless you have a boat. This is best photo I have managed to get so far.

Dominic Dawn Harry and Jacob Paterson

Rossie Mills Village, Montrose

Photo taken from the Forfar/Montrose Road, approaching the village.

Alan Morrison

Montrose Basin

Near Rossie Mills looking across the field to the Montrose Basin, with in the far distance the railway bridge and the church spire

Shaun Ferguson

West Terrace, Ferryden

JThomas

Diamond Lil's, Ferryden

On Brownlow Place.

JThomas

River South Esk, Ferryden

JThomas

North shore, River South Esk

JThomas

Fishermen's Huts at Ferryden

JThomas

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Inchbraoch is located at Grid Ref: NO7056 (Lat: 56.703535, Lng: -2.475676)

Unitary Authority: Angus

Police Authority: Tayside

Also known as: Rossie Island

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