Brachans

Island in Kincardineshire

Scotland

Brachans

Allerdyce Street (A957), Stonehaven Looking southward.
Allerdyce Street (A957), Stonehaven Credit: Peter Wood

Brachans is a small island located off the coast of Kincardineshire, Scotland. Situated in the North Sea, it is a picturesque destination known for its stunning natural beauty and rich history. The island covers an area of approximately 10 square miles.

Brachans boasts a diverse landscape, characterized by rolling hills, lush green fields, and rugged coastlines. The island is home to a variety of flora and fauna, making it a haven for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. Visitors can explore the numerous walking trails that crisscross the island, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding ocean and neighboring islands.

The island has a small population, with most residents engaged in agriculture, fishing, or tourism-related activities. Brachans has a close-knit community, and its people are known for their warmth and hospitality. The island features a few quaint villages with charming cottages, providing visitors with a glimpse into traditional Scottish island life.

For history enthusiasts, Brachans has several notable landmarks and archaeological sites. The island is home to ancient standing stones and burial mounds, dating back to prehistoric times. Additionally, remnants of a medieval castle can be found, serving as a reminder of the island's past.

Access to Brachans is primarily by ferry, which operates regular services from the mainland. Visitors can enjoy a peaceful and tranquil getaway on this secluded island, immersing themselves in its natural wonders and embracing its rich cultural heritage.

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Brachans Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.964501/-2.2007794 or Grid Reference NO8785. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Allerdyce Street (A957), Stonehaven Looking southward.
Allerdyce Street (A957), Stonehaven
Looking southward.
Stonehaven Bay A view across the bay from the harbour area towards the newer part of  the town.
Stonehaven Bay
A view across the bay from the harbour area towards the newer part of the town.
Aircraft sculpture at Stonehaven There are five such superb sculptures along the sea wall at Stonehaven. This one has a small plaque attached to the rock to say that this is a model of a Norwegian Seaplane which landed in the bay in April 1940, thus escaping the German invasion of Norway. The plane was piloted by Stein Gustavvson Abildso.
Aircraft sculpture at Stonehaven
There are five such superb sculptures along the sea wall at Stonehaven. This one has a small plaque attached to the rock to say that this is a model of a Norwegian Seaplane which landed in the bay in April 1940, thus escaping the German invasion of Norway. The plane was piloted by Stein Gustavvson Abildso.
Viking boat sculpture, Stonehaven One of five beautiful sculptures on the sea wall at Stonehaven. This one depicts a Viking boat of the type that might have once headed this way from Norway.
Viking boat sculpture, Stonehaven
One of five beautiful sculptures on the sea wall at Stonehaven. This one depicts a Viking boat of the type that might have once headed this way from Norway.
A Scottish delicacy You may have thought that reports of the deep fried Mars bar being a delicacy in Scotland was a mere myth, but this sign on the wall of a chip shop in Stonehaven would confirm the truth. This contributor wasn't brave enough to try the dish.
A Scottish delicacy
You may have thought that reports of the deep fried Mars bar being a delicacy in Scotland was a mere myth, but this sign on the wall of a chip shop in Stonehaven would confirm the truth. This contributor wasn't brave enough to try the dish.
Old milestone John Briggs used this 'C listed' property at 19 Bridgfield until earlier in 2021.   It is at the south side of the bridge over Carron Water which is undergoing some flood defence works.  In the recess near the blue hoarding is a milestone and below it a slightly recessed stone plaque.   The bridge was built in 1781, widened in 1885 and rebuilt in 1973.
Old milestone
John Briggs used this 'C listed' property at 19 Bridgfield until earlier in 2021. It is at the south side of the bridge over Carron Water which is undergoing some flood defence works. In the recess near the blue hoarding is a milestone and below it a slightly recessed stone plaque. The bridge was built in 1781, widened in 1885 and rebuilt in 1973.
Old milestone A close up of the milestone in the niche at the corner of the building to the south of the bridge over Carron Water.  Inscribed on the left-hand face L/14 (for Laurencekirk), A/14 (Aberdeen) on the right and BERVIE/10 on the bevel.  The vertical plaque below is inscribed THEOBALD/BARCLAY/1150 (the first Barclays ancestor in Scotland 1150), MATHERS/1351 (Barclays acquired the Mathers estate in 1351), URIE/1647 (Barclays bought Urie estate 1647),COND/1781.  This stone was copied from the keystone on the 1781 bridge which was concealed by the 1885 widening.
Old milestone
A close up of the milestone in the niche at the corner of the building to the south of the bridge over Carron Water. Inscribed on the left-hand face L/14 (for Laurencekirk), A/14 (Aberdeen) on the right and BERVIE/10 on the bevel. The vertical plaque below is inscribed THEOBALD/BARCLAY/1150 (the first Barclays ancestor in Scotland 1150), MATHERS/1351 (Barclays acquired the Mathers estate in 1351), URIE/1647 (Barclays bought Urie estate 1647),COND/1781. This stone was copied from the keystone on the 1781 bridge which was concealed by the 1885 widening.
Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket G896 This bracket can be found on the wall of the Police Station, Stonehaven.
The recorded details give a height of 4.1664 metres above sea level.
For more details see : <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm356" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm356">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket G896
This bracket can be found on the wall of the Police Station, Stonehaven. The recorded details give a height of 4.1664 metres above sea level. For more details see : LinkExternal link
Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket G897 This bracket can be found on the wall of the Town Hall, Stonehaven.
The recorded details give a height of 5.5802 metres above sea level.
For more details see : <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm357" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm357">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket G897
This bracket can be found on the wall of the Town Hall, Stonehaven. The recorded details give a height of 5.5802 metres above sea level. For more details see : LinkExternal link
Downie Point This is the 'island' forming the end of Downie Point.  The flat topped island-like end of the headland isn't easily reachable on foot due to the steep gorge.
Downie Point
This is the 'island' forming the end of Downie Point. The flat topped island-like end of the headland isn't easily reachable on foot due to the steep gorge.
Mains of Cowie The home farm for Cowie House, about 500 metres to the north east.  The farmhouse (LB9387 <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB9387" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB9387">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> ) and extensive steadings to the right (LB9349 <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB9349" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB9349">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> ) have separate C-listings.   In the foreground is the former A92 main road to Aberdeen.
Mains of Cowie
The home farm for Cowie House, about 500 metres to the north east. The farmhouse (LB9387 LinkExternal link ) and extensive steadings to the right (LB9349 LinkExternal link ) have separate C-listings. In the foreground is the former A92 main road to Aberdeen.
Former A92 road This was once the main road from Stonehaven to Aberdeen but has been downgraded since the Stonehaven by-pass was built.
Former A92 road
This was once the main road from Stonehaven to Aberdeen but has been downgraded since the Stonehaven by-pass was built.
Geological interest at Cowie Cliffs of the Cowie red sandstone formation (sedimentary bedrock formed approximately 426 to 431 million years ago in the Silurian Period) face onto a wave-cut platform of interbedded Castle Of Cowie sandstone and siltstone, formed at the same time.  In the foreground, much darker rocks of an intrusion of igneous magma, being part of the North Britain Siluro-Devonian calc-alkaline dyke suite: quartz, feldspar and porphyry formed approximately 359 to 444 million years ago in the Devonian and Silurian Periods.  All this happened when the land mass that was to become Scotland was south of the equator.
Geological interest at Cowie
Cliffs of the Cowie red sandstone formation (sedimentary bedrock formed approximately 426 to 431 million years ago in the Silurian Period) face onto a wave-cut platform of interbedded Castle Of Cowie sandstone and siltstone, formed at the same time. In the foreground, much darker rocks of an intrusion of igneous magma, being part of the North Britain Siluro-Devonian calc-alkaline dyke suite: quartz, feldspar and porphyry formed approximately 359 to 444 million years ago in the Devonian and Silurian Periods. All this happened when the land mass that was to become Scotland was south of the equator.
Scene at the Old Kirk Shore Red sandstone cliffs and boulders and a wave-cut platform of interbedded sandstone and mudstone.
Scene at the Old Kirk Shore
Red sandstone cliffs and boulders and a wave-cut platform of interbedded sandstone and mudstone.
Eroded sandstone cliff at the Old Kirk Shore
Eroded sandstone cliff at the Old Kirk Shore
Wave-cut platform, Old Kirk Shore The interbedded sandstone and mudstone strata have been turned by 90 degrees and eroded to give a striking effect.
Wave-cut platform, Old Kirk Shore
The interbedded sandstone and mudstone strata have been turned by 90 degrees and eroded to give a striking effect.
Colourful sandstone cliff, Old Kirk Shore The ruin of St Mary's Church can just be seen on the hill in the background.
Colourful sandstone cliff, Old Kirk Shore
The ruin of St Mary's Church can just be seen on the hill in the background.
Wave-cut platform The vertical strata of sandstone and mudstone can be clearly seen in the blown-up photo.
Wave-cut platform
The vertical strata of sandstone and mudstone can be clearly seen in the blown-up photo.
Show me another place!

Brachans is located at Grid Ref: NO8785 (Lat: 56.964501, Lng: -2.2007794)

Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire

Police Authority: North East

What 3 Words

///perusing.surround.grub. Near Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire

Related Wikis

Stonehaven Bay

Stonehaven Bay is a natural harbour in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The town of Stonehaven is built along the shore of Stonehaven Bay. The mouths of the Carron...

Carron Water, Aberdeenshire

Carron Water (Scottish Gaelic: Carrann) is a river in Kincardineshire, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. == Geography == Carron Water rises in Fetteresso Forest...

Bellman's Head

Bellman's Head is a headland point comprising the northern boundary of Stonehaven Bay in Stonehaven, Scotland. The corresponding headland at the south...

Mearns FM

Mearns FM is a community run radio station based in the North East of Scotland. There are transmitters in Laurencekirk, Inverbervie, Stonehaven and Portlethen...

Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 56.964501,-2.2007794
Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 56.9675474/-2.2054332
Traffic Signals
Lat/Long: 56.9637481/-2.2082038
Stonehaven
Alt Name: Kilwhang
Loc Name: Stoney
Name Sco: Steenhive
Note Name Gd: No accepted Gaelic name: https://www.ainmean-aite.scot/placename/stonehaven/ "Cala na Creige" simply a literal translation. "Sròn na h-Abhainne" is just wordplay. "Creag nan Cathair" most authentic = "Craig-ma-cair" old name for mouth of the Carron
Place: town
Population: 11150
Wikidata: Q1002177
Wikipedia: en:Stonehaven
Lat/Long: 56.9640234/-2.2087993
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 6
Covered: no
Lat/Long: 56.9642661/-2.2085362
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 56.9647919/-2.2081464
Bank
Bank of Scotland
Addr Country: GB
Brand: Bank of Scotland
Brand Wikidata: Q627381
Brand Wikipedia: en:Bank of Scotland
Contact Website: https://branches.bankofscotland.co.uk/stonehaven/27-market-square
Operator: Bank of Scotland
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 56.9644151/-2.2088833
Atm
Brand: Bank of Scotland
Brand Wikidata: Q627381
Check Date: 2024-03-17
Fee: no
Operator: Bank of Scotland
Operator Wikidata: Q627381
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 56.9644064/-2.2089181
Post Office
Stonehaven Post Office
Addr City: Stonehaven
Addr Housename: Keystore More Stonehaven
Addr Housenumber: 48
Addr Postcode: AB39 2BU
Addr Street: Allardice Street
Brand: Post Office
Brand Wikidata: Q1783168
Note: is inside Spar
Ref Pol Id: 12421
Source: survey
Website: https://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder/3108015/stonehaven
Lat/Long: 56.9643134/-2.2079677
Leisure: fitness_centre
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 56.9643501/-2.2080875
Number 44
Source: survey
Tourism: hotel
Lat/Long: 56.9642205/-2.2080522
Tolbooth Museum
Addr City: Stonehaven
Addr Postcode: AB39 2JU
Addr Street: Old Pier
Contact Website: https://www.stonehaventolbooth.co.uk/
Fee: no
Opening Hours: Oct-Mar: Sa,Su 12:30-15:30; Apr-Sep: We-Mo 13:30-16:30
Tourism: museum
Wikidata: Q7619200
Wikipedia: en:Stonehaven Tolbooth
Lat/Long: 56.960782/-2.2020797
Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 56.9610029/-2.1983088
Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 56.9665967/-2.2055347
Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 56.967014/-2.2054323
Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 56.967996/-2.2050536
Toilets
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 56.9607513/-2.201608
Leisure: slipway
Lat/Long: 56.9606762/-2.2030083
Studio
Fixme: name
Studio: radio
Lat/Long: 56.9640154/-2.2073904
Fast Food
Carron Fish Bar
Addr City: Stonehaven
Addr Housenumber: 1
Addr Postcode: AB39 2BN
Addr Street: Allardice Street
Check Date: 2023-06-25
Cuisine: fish_and_chips
Drive Through: no
Fhrs Id: 84048
Old Name: The Haven Chip Bar
Phone: +44 15 69 76 5377
Website: https://www.carronfishbar.com/
Wikidata: Q25558215
Lat/Long: 56.9628547/-2.2083532
Post Depot
Royal Mail Enquiry Office
Operator: Royal Mail
Lat/Long: 56.9652421/-2.2079738
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: AB39 315D
Royal Cypher: scottish_crown
Lat/Long: 56.960849/-2.205235
Clock
Display: sundial
Lat/Long: 56.9606396/-2.202
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:45; Sa 12:30
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: AB39 452
Royal Cypher: no
Lat/Long: 56.9652654/-2.2080757
Clock
Stonehaven Clock Tower
Barometer: yes
Tourism: attraction
Lat/Long: 56.960769/-2.2043804
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:30; Sa 12:30
Indoor: yes
Material: plastic
Note: is inside Spar
Note Royal Cypher: yes, has an EIIR in Scotland!
Post Box Design: PB58
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: AB39 654
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 56.964315/-2.2080872
Recycling
Location: overground
Recycling Type: container
Lat/Long: 56.9609107/-2.2016116
Fast Food
Cuisine: fish_and_chips
Lat/Long: 56.9644305/-2.2086309
Defibrillator
Access: code
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Lat/Long: 56.9607936/-2.2031694
Cafe
The Villa coffee shop & restaurant
Lat/Long: 56.9617944/-2.2067436
Cafe
The Old Pier Coffee House
Addr City: Stonehaven
Addr Street: Old Pier
Fhrs Id: 1083537
Name En: The Old Pier
Opening Hours: Tu-Su 09:00-16:00
Website: http://www.theoldpier.com
Lat/Long: 56.9608161/-2.2030957
Bellman's Head
Natural: cape
Wikidata: Q4884064
Wikipedia: en:Bellman's Head
Lat/Long: 56.9610326/-2.1990078
Indigo Sun
Beauty: tanning
Brand: Indigo Sun
Brand Wikidata: Q63436906
Shop: beauty
Lat/Long: 56.9647827/-2.2084775
Disused Shop: yes
Lat/Long: 56.9636669/-2.208339
Atm
Fee: no
Lat/Long: 56.9642972/-2.2081128
Crossing
Button Operated: yes
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Ref: pelican
Lat/Long: 56.9649753/-2.208255
Alias Salon
Shop: hairdresser
Lat/Long: 56.962923/-2.2082949
Bar
Market Bar
Addr City: Stonehaven
Addr Housenumber: 40
Addr Postcode: AB39 2BY
Addr Street: Allardice Street
Lat/Long: 56.964122/-2.2085009
Crossing
Button Operated: yes
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Island: no
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Traffic Signals Sound: yes
Traffic Signals Vibration: yes
Lat/Long: 56.9636353/-2.2081936
Crossing
Button Operated: yes
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Island: no
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Traffic Signals Sound: yes
Traffic Signals Vibration: yes
Lat/Long: 56.9637461/-2.2084434
Crossing
Button Operated: yes
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Island: no
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Traffic Signals Sound: yes
Traffic Signals Vibration: yes
Lat/Long: 56.9638529/-2.2082106
Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 56.9613599/-2.2020787
Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 56.9608523/-2.2009474
Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 56.960698/-2.200653
Addr City: Stonehaven
Addr Housename: Cowieside House
Addr Housenumber: 9
Addr Postcode: AB39 2AG
Addr Street: Ironfield Lane
Lat/Long: 56.9657909/-2.2071445
Addr City: Stonehaven
Addr Housename: Sea Glory
Addr Housenumber: 7
Addr Postcode: AB39 2AG
Addr Street: Ironfield Lane
Lat/Long: 56.965817/-2.2076108
Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 56.9669508/-2.2061726
Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 56.9669377/-2.206195
Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 56.9668282/-2.2065398
Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 56.9667288/-2.2065948
Crossing
Crossing: marked
Lat/Long: 56.9662318/-2.2078883
William Hill
Brand: William Hill
Brand Wikidata: Q4053147
Brand Wikipedia: en:William Hill (bookmaker)
Shop: bookmaker
Lat/Long: 56.9637818/-2.2080469
Mercat Cross
Historic: memorial
Memorial: mercat_cross
Lat/Long: 56.9607652/-2.2044457
Crossing
Crossing: marked
Lat/Long: 56.9664335/-2.2075936
Crossing
Crossing: marked
Lat/Long: 56.9665901/-2.2077208
Crossing
Crossing: marked
Lat/Long: 56.9665153/-2.2079007
Crossing
Crossing: marked
Lat/Long: 56.9663384/-2.2079608
Ice Cream
Bucket & Spade Ice Cream
Takeaway: only
Lat/Long: 56.9628875/-2.2082794
Cafe
Cool Gourmet
Addr City: Stonehaven
Addr Housenumber: 23
Addr Postcode: AB39 2JP
Addr Street: High Street
Contact Phone: +44 1569 767679
Contact Website: https://coolgourmet.wixsite.com/cool-gourmet
Craft: caterer
Opening Hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-17:30; Su 10:30-17:30
Takeaway: yes
Lat/Long: 56.9611373/-2.2062181
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 56.962918/-2.208038
Stop
Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 56.9630192/-2.2082292
Waste Basket
Lat/Long: 56.967817/-2.2061209
Waste Basket
Lat/Long: 56.9677314/-2.2061867
Waste Basket
Lat/Long: 56.9676254/-2.2062497
Waste Basket
Lat/Long: 56.9674938/-2.2063355
Bench
Source: survey;gps
Lat/Long: 56.9677885/-2.2061437
Bench
Source: survey;gps
Lat/Long: 56.9675757/-2.2062899
Waste Basket
Lat/Long: 56.9673619/-2.2064006
Bench
Source: survey;gps
Lat/Long: 56.9673462/-2.2064113
Bench
Source: survey;gps
Lat/Long: 56.9671568/-2.206534
Bench
Source: survey;gps
Lat/Long: 56.9672025/-2.2064844
Welcome to Stonehave
Information: map
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 56.967287/-2.2064502
Bench
Source: survey;gps
Lat/Long: 56.967393/-2.2063851
The Craw's Nest Project
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 56.9667642/-2.2068022
Bench
Source: survey;gps
Lat/Long: 56.9654995/-2.2070242
Welcome to Stonehave
Information: map
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 56.9650972/-2.2070999
Cafe
Waterfront Cafe
Lat/Long: 56.9647574/-2.2077423
Bench
Source: survey;gps
Lat/Long: 56.9647088/-2.2070785
Bench
Source: survey;gps
Lat/Long: 56.9645699/-2.2070725
Bench
Source: survey;gps
Lat/Long: 56.964331/-2.2070577
Bench
Source: survey;gps
Lat/Long: 56.9639228/-2.2070322
Bench
Source: survey;gps
Lat/Long: 56.9640552/-2.2070423
Welcome to Stonehave
Information: map
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 56.9638026/-2.2070181
Welcome to Stonehave
Information: map
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 56.9612845/-2.2029915
The Shorehead
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 56.9605635/-2.20331
Pub
Queen's Hotel
Addr City: Stonehaven
Addr Housenumber: 9
Addr Street: Allardice Street
Check Date: 2024-01-31
Tourism: hotel
Lat/Long: 56.9630948/-2.208326
Charging Station
Survey Date: 2024-03-17
Lat/Long: 56.9642616/-2.208812
Fast Food
Greggs
Brand: Greggs
Brand Wikidata: Q3403981
Cuisine: sandwich;bakery
Takeaway: yes
Lat/Long: 56.9644279/-2.2085501
Specsavers
Brand: Specsavers
Brand Wikidata: Q2000610
Shop: optician
Lat/Long: 56.9644304/-2.2084406
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

Have you been to Brachans?

Leave your review of Brachans below (or comments, questions and feedback).