Muirdrum

Settlement in Angus

Scotland

Muirdrum

Roe Deer Three roes watch me warily as I approach, but, unusually, they didn't turn and flee.
Roe Deer Credit: Anne Burgess

Muirdrum is a small village located in the Angus council area of Scotland. Situated about 5 miles southwest of Arbroath, it lies within the eastern region of the country. Muirdrum is a rural community surrounded by picturesque landscapes, with rolling hills and lush green fields that are typical of the Angus countryside.

The village itself is home to a relatively small population, with a close-knit community feel. It is characterized by its charming, traditional architecture, with stone-built houses and cottages lining its streets. Despite its small size, Muirdrum has a strong community spirit, with various local events and gatherings taking place throughout the year.

Muirdrum is well-connected to nearby towns and cities, with easy access to arterial roads such as the A92, which links it to Arbroath and Dundee. This makes it a convenient location for commuters who work in these areas but prefer the tranquility of a rural setting.

The village boasts a few amenities for its residents, including a local pub, a small convenience store, and a primary school. For more extensive shopping and leisure facilities, residents can easily access nearby towns and cities.

Overall, Muirdrum offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle for its residents, with its scenic surroundings and strong sense of community. It is a place that attracts those seeking a quieter, countryside living experience while still being within reach of urban amenities.

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Muirdrum Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.526045/-2.711058 or Grid Reference NO5637. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Roe Deer Three roes watch me warily as I approach, but, unusually, they didn't turn and flee.
Roe Deer
Three roes watch me warily as I approach, but, unusually, they didn't turn and flee.
Field Boundary A row of trees marks the boundary of two fields at Carlogie.
Field Boundary
A row of trees marks the boundary of two fields at Carlogie.
Roe Deer Still watching me, two minutes after <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7680705">NO5536 : Roe Deer</a>.
Roe Deer
Still watching me, two minutes after NO5536 : Roe Deer.
Ploughed Field Still partly surrounded by strips of woodland.
Ploughed Field
Still partly surrounded by strips of woodland.
Carlogie Dam As can be seen by the numerous jetties, Carlogis Dam offers fishing. It is currently closed, however.
Carlogie Dam
As can be seen by the numerous jetties, Carlogis Dam offers fishing. It is currently closed, however.
Craigmill Bridge According to the listed buildings web site, this bridge is Category B Listed. From here, however, it looks like a very modern corrugated culvert.
Craigmill Bridge
According to the listed buildings web site, this bridge is Category B Listed. From here, however, it looks like a very modern corrugated culvert.
Field Entrance Partly obstructed by an old tree branch, this field of winter cereal is looking pretty soggy after recent rain.
Field Entrance
Partly obstructed by an old tree branch, this field of winter cereal is looking pretty soggy after recent rain.
Polytunnel Hoops A large number of hoops for supporting polytunnels lying at the entrance to a field at Panbride.
Polytunnel Hoops
A large number of hoops for supporting polytunnels lying at the entrance to a field at Panbride.
Loupin' On Stane This set of steps outside the parish kirkyard is Category B Listed. It was built to make it easier for members of the congregation to mount their horses.
Loupin' On Stane
This set of steps outside the parish kirkyard is Category B Listed. It was built to make it easier for members of the congregation to mount their horses.
Panmure Aisle The aisle was built, presumably by or for the Earls of Panmure, and the date on the gable spire is 1681. It was renovated in 1851, and the upper floor is the session house.
Panmure Aisle
The aisle was built, presumably by or for the Earls of Panmure, and the date on the gable spire is 1681. It was renovated in 1851, and the upper floor is the session house.
Jougs The display box contains a set of jougs, which were used in mediaeval times to restrain offenders.
Jougs
The display box contains a set of jougs, which were used in mediaeval times to restrain offenders.
Panbride Parish Kirk The Gothic building dates from 1851, though <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7680810">NO5735 : Sign at Panbride Parish Kirk</a> in the kirkyard says that this has been a site of worship for 800 years.
Panbride Parish Kirk
The Gothic building dates from 1851, though NO5735 : Sign at Panbride Parish Kirk in the kirkyard says that this has been a site of worship for 800 years.
Sign at Panbride Parish Kirk The sign is self-explanatory.
Sign at Panbride Parish Kirk
The sign is self-explanatory.
Old Panbride School The older part, on the left has the date 1799 on the <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7680814">NO5735 : Panbride School Gable</a>. On the extension is a carved panel reading '1886. Panbride Public School', and the whole is Ctwgory B Listed. It is no longer in use as a school as such, but is a pupil support centre run by Angus Council.
Old Panbride School
The older part, on the left has the date 1799 on the NO5735 : Panbride School Gable. On the extension is a carved panel reading '1886. Panbride Public School', and the whole is Ctwgory B Listed. It is no longer in use as a school as such, but is a pupil support centre run by Angus Council.
Panbride School Gable The gable is a prominent feature of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7680812">NO5735 : Old Panbride School</a> and bears the date 1799.
Panbride School Gable
The gable is a prominent feature of NO5735 : Old Panbride School and bears the date 1799.
Ivy (Hedera helix) The remains of flowers, and one batch of fruits, on an ivy bush by the roadside at Panbride.
Ivy (Hedera helix)
The remains of flowers, and one batch of fruits, on an ivy bush by the roadside at Panbride.
Pyets on Posts A pyet, pyit or pyot is a Magpie in Scots. Its's also known as the Deil's (i.e. Devil's) Bird.
Pyets on Posts
A pyet, pyit or pyot is a Magpie in Scots. Its's also known as the Deil's (i.e. Devil's) Bird.
Flooded Farmland Beyond the flooded corner of the field is a row of tattie (potato) boxes, with polytunnel frames behind them.
Flooded Farmland
Beyond the flooded corner of the field is a row of tattie (potato) boxes, with polytunnel frames behind them.
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Muirdrum is located at Grid Ref: NO5637 (Lat: 56.526045, Lng: -2.711058)

Unitary Authority: Angus

Police Authority: Tayside

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Located within 500m of 56.526045,-2.711058
Bus Stop
Bus Shelter
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Bus Stop
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Naptan Landmark: Overbridge
Naptan NaptanCode: 26425859
Naptan Street: A92
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Bus Stop
A92 By Pass
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Naptan Bearing: W
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Naptan Street: A92
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Motorway Junction
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Muirdrum
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Post Box
Collection Plate: CP7D
Collection Plate Date: 2023-05-22
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Manufacturer: Carron Company Stirlingshire
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Mounting: pier
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: DD7 245D
Royal Cypher: scottish_crown
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 56.5257506/-2.7113508
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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