Barnhead

Settlement in Angus

Scotland

Barnhead

Ruin near Bonnyton According to the map, in times past a castle stood on this site, but all that remains now is the ruins of a more modern cottage. — Ruin near Bonnyton Credit: Maigheach-gheal

Barnhead is a small village located in the Angus region of Scotland. Situated approximately 7 miles northwest of Montrose, it is nestled amidst picturesque countryside and offers a peaceful and tranquil setting for its residents. The village is characterized by its charming rural atmosphere and close-knit community.

With a population of around 500 people, Barnhead is a close community where neighbors often know each other by name. The village is primarily residential, with a mix of traditional stone cottages and modern houses. The surrounding farmland adds to the village's rustic appeal and provides stunning views of the scenic countryside.

Despite its small size, Barnhead offers a range of amenities for its residents. These include a primary school, a community hall, and a local shop for everyday essentials. For more extensive shopping and leisure facilities, the nearby town of Montrose provides a wider range of options.

Barnhead's location also makes it an ideal base for outdoor enthusiasts. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and offers easy access to various walking and cycling trails. Additionally, the nearby Montrose Basin Nature Reserve is a popular spot for birdwatching and wildlife enthusiasts.

Overall, Barnhead is a charming village that offers a peaceful and close-knit community lifestyle. Its idyllic setting, range of amenities, and proximity to nature make it an attractive place to live for those seeking a quieter and more rural way of life.

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Barnhead Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.707844/-2.548808 or Grid Reference NO6657. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ruin near Bonnyton

According to the map, in times past a castle stood on this site, but all that remains now is the ruins of a more modern cottage.

Maigheach-gheal

Bridge of Dun station (restored)

View eastward, towards Kinnaber Junction and Aberdeen, also Montrose: ex-Caledonian Railway Perth - Aberdeen main line, former junction with Forfar/Brechin - Montrose lines. The BR station was closed finally, along with the Strathmore main line from 4/9/67, but Brechin station was acquired in 1979 by the heritage Caledonian Steam Railway (Brechin) and since 1992 they have acquired Bridge of Dun station and reopened the line from Brechin. (Cf. NO6658 : Bridge of Dun Station (remains)).

Ben Brooksbank

Bridge of Dun: Caledonian Steam Railway Yard

View northward, across the station with ex-BR 0-6-0DE No. D3059 at work. (Cf. NO6658 : Bridge of Dun station (restored)).

Ben Brooksbank

The Sticks Burn in the Montrose Basin

The course of the Sticks Burn flowing through the Montrose Basin, viewed one hour before low tide. Access here is somewhat difficult, but the shingle/mud in the south-west corner of this grid-square is (thankfully) load-bearing - the only other means of approach would probably involve a boat.

William Starkey

Potato field

Ridges and furrows in a potato field at Old Montrose - with tiny flecks of green where annual weeds have germinated in the recently ploughed earth.

William Starkey

Montrose Basin

The southern area of the Montrose Basin, mostly shingle and mud here, with many wildfowl feeding on the sand and mudflats.

William Starkey

Bridge of Dun railway station, Angus

Opened in 1848 by the Aberdeen Railway on what became the Caledonian Railway's line from Perth to Aberdeen, this station closed in 1967. It was reopened as a preserved railway in 1993 by Caledonian Railway (Brechin). View west towards Brechin and Perth.

Nigel Thompson

Bridge of Dun station

Tim Glover

Site of Bonnyton Castle

Near the ruined cottage there was a moated castle. All trace of the masonry had disappeared by the mid 19th century.

Richard Webb

A934, Bonnyton

Richard Webb

A934, Bonnyton

A mirror easing exit from a junction.

Richard Webb

Structure, Powis

I have no idea what this is and it does not show up in any aerials or Streetview images that I have seen. There were some big sheds here once, but I did not see them on this visit.

Richard Webb