Mosston

Settlement in Angus

Scotland

Mosston

Road (B9127) at Hillhead Farm Looking eastward.
Road (B9127) at Hillhead Farm Credit: Peter Wood

Mosston is a small village located in the Angus region of Scotland. Situated about 7 miles north of Forfar, it lies in the eastern part of the country, close to the North Sea coast. The village is nestled amidst picturesque countryside, with scenic landscapes consisting of rolling hills, meandering streams, and fertile farmland.

With a population of around 200 residents, Mosston is a close-knit community known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. The village has a rich history, dating back centuries, and is home to several historic landmarks. One notable landmark is Mosston Muir, a site of historical significance where a battle was fought in 1645 during the English Civil War.

Mosston offers a range of amenities to its residents, including a local pub, community center, and a primary school. The village is well-connected to nearby towns and cities through a network of roads, making it easily accessible.

Surrounded by natural beauty, Mosston provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, and cycling. The area is also known for its diverse wildlife, with various species of birds and small mammals inhabiting the surrounding countryside.

Overall, Mosston is a charming village that provides a peaceful and idyllic setting for its residents. With its rich history, beautiful landscapes, and strong community spirit, Mosston offers a truly unique living experience in the heart of Angus, Scotland.

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Mosston Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.585654/-2.7505182 or Grid Reference NO5444. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Road (B9127) at Hillhead Farm Looking eastward.
Road (B9127) at Hillhead Farm
Looking eastward.
Minor road approaching the B961 at Newtonbank Looking eastward.
Minor road approaching the B961 at Newtonbank
Looking eastward.
Carmyllie Church and part of its Burial Ground Viewed from the north.
Carmyllie Church and part of its Burial Ground
Viewed from the north.
Minor road near Carmyllie Hill and Muir-edge Looking northward.
Minor road near Carmyllie Hill and Muir-edge
Looking northward.
Track giving access to Drummygar Looking eastward.
Track giving access to Drummygar
Looking eastward.
Road between Mosston and Burnhead Looking north-eastward.
Road between Mosston and Burnhead
Looking north-eastward.
Road approaching Mosston and Carmyllie Moor Looking north-westward.
Road approaching Mosston and Carmyllie Moor
Looking north-westward.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark with Bolt This mark and bolt can be found on the wall of Carmyllie Church.
The recorded details give a height of 144.417 metres above sea level. To which the carved +474+ is, I presume, the measurement calculated in feet in the mid 19th century.
For more detail see : <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm163011" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm163011">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 Cut Mark with Bolt
This mark and bolt can be found on the wall of Carmyllie Church. The recorded details give a height of 144.417 metres above sea level. To which the carved +474+ is, I presume, the measurement calculated in feet in the mid 19th century. For more detail see : LinkExternal link
Carmyllie Church and Graveyard Carmyllie Parish Church has a long and interesting history. A chapel, known as 'Our Lady's Chapel' was situated here in the 16th century, but an earlier 15th century chapel was also located here, built by David Strachan of Carmyllie.

The parish church was originally a rectangular building, aligned east-west and built in 1609. The taller north aisle was built in 1836 to form a T-plan church, and other additions and alterations, notably to the interior, were carried out by James MacLaren in 1874. Some fine interior details have survived, including part of the laird's pew, dated 1657. 
The church sits within a large walled graveyard and alongside the former glebe land, manse and hearse house. The church was built in a variety of materials, with some ashlar sandstone, coursed and squared rubble and tooled surroundings and corner stones (quoins). The roofs are slated. Taken from <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.scottishchurches.org.uk/sites/site/id/7726/name/Carmyllie+Parish+Church+Carmyllie+Tayside" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.scottishchurches.org.uk/sites/site/id/7726/name/Carmyllie+Parish+Church+Carmyllie+Tayside">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>
Carmyllie Church and Graveyard
Carmyllie Parish Church has a long and interesting history. A chapel, known as 'Our Lady's Chapel' was situated here in the 16th century, but an earlier 15th century chapel was also located here, built by David Strachan of Carmyllie. The parish church was originally a rectangular building, aligned east-west and built in 1609. The taller north aisle was built in 1836 to form a T-plan church, and other additions and alterations, notably to the interior, were carried out by James MacLaren in 1874. Some fine interior details have survived, including part of the laird's pew, dated 1657. The church sits within a large walled graveyard and alongside the former glebe land, manse and hearse house. The church was built in a variety of materials, with some ashlar sandstone, coursed and squared rubble and tooled surroundings and corner stones (quoins). The roofs are slated. Taken from LinkExternal link
Road junction at Burnhead
Road junction at Burnhead
Road past Forehill in the mist
Road past Forehill in the mist
Road across Carmyllie Moor in the mist
Road across Carmyllie Moor in the mist
Reservoir in the mist at West Hills
Reservoir in the mist at West Hills
Road past Lochlair Plantation
Road past Lochlair Plantation
B9127 near Carmyllie
B9127 near Carmyllie
Drainage stream near Carmyllie
Drainage stream near Carmyllie
B9127 past Hillhead Farm
B9127 past Hillhead Farm
Aberdeen Angus cow A grassy interlude in this arable farming area. Dykes have also made an appearance suggesting easily quarried old red sandstone, often there are few field boundaries around here.  As height is gained, the wheat and barley gives way a bit to livestock farming and a fair bit of woodland.
Aberdeen Angus cow
A grassy interlude in this arable farming area. Dykes have also made an appearance suggesting easily quarried old red sandstone, often there are few field boundaries around here. As height is gained, the wheat and barley gives way a bit to livestock farming and a fair bit of woodland.
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Mosston is located at Grid Ref: NO5444 (Lat: 56.585654, Lng: -2.7505182)

Unitary Authority: Angus

Police Authority: Tayside

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