Carmyllie

Settlement in Angus

Scotland

Carmyllie

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

Carmyllie is a small village located in the Angus region of Scotland. Situated about 5 miles northwest of Arbroath, it is nestled in the picturesque countryside, offering stunning views of the surrounding hills and fields. With a population of around 500 residents, Carmyllie exudes a peaceful and close-knit community ambiance.

The village is known for its rich history, dating back to the medieval times when it was a major agricultural and farming hub. Today, remnants of its past can still be seen in the form of traditional stone-built houses and old farm buildings scattered throughout the area.

Carmyllie offers a range of amenities to its residents, including a primary school, a community hall, and a church, which serves as a focal point for religious and social gatherings. The village also has a local pub, providing a cozy spot for locals and visitors to relax and enjoy a drink or meal.

Nature enthusiasts will find plenty to explore in Carmyllie, with numerous walking trails and nature reserves nearby. The close proximity to the Angus Glens and the stunning coastline of the North Sea makes it an ideal base for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and birdwatching.

Despite its rural setting, Carmyllie benefits from good transport links, with regular bus services connecting it to nearby towns and cities. Arbroath, with its wider range of amenities, is only a short drive away, offering residents easy access to shops, supermarkets, and other essential services.

Overall, Carmyllie is a charming village that offers a tranquil and idyllic lifestyle amidst the natural beauty of the Angus countryside.

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Carmyllie Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.577436/-2.734208 or Grid Reference NO5443. 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.
Burnhead Terrace, Redford Looking north-westward.
Burnhead Terrace, Redford
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
Site of Carmyllie station, 1988 View SW on B961, with the site of the station on the right: terminus of the ex-CR & NBR (Dundee & Arbroath) Joint branch, which ran SE from here to Elliot Junction. The branch was closed to passengers from 2/12/29, but remained for goods until 28/5/65.
Site of Carmyllie station, 1988
View SW on B961, with the site of the station on the right: terminus of the ex-CR & NBR (Dundee & Arbroath) Joint branch, which ran SE from here to Elliot Junction. The branch was closed to passengers from 2/12/29, but remained for goods until 28/5/65.
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
B961 near Montquhir
B961 near Montquhir
B9127 near Carmyllie
B9127 near Carmyllie
Drainage stream near Carmyllie
Drainage stream near Carmyllie
B9127 past Hillhead Farm
B9127 past Hillhead Farm
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Carmyllie is located at Grid Ref: NO5443 (Lat: 56.577436, Lng: -2.734208)

Unitary Authority: Angus

Police Authority: Tayside

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Nearby Amenities

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Carmyllie War Memorial
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Post Box
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Operator: Royal Mail
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Carmyllie
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