Chapelton

Settlement in Angus

Scotland

Chapelton

Minor road approaching Boysack Looking north-eastward.
Minor road approaching Boysack Credit: Peter Wood

Chapelton is a small village located in the Angus region of Scotland. Situated in the eastern part of the country, Chapelton lies approximately 6 miles north of the town of Forfar. With a population of around 400 residents, it is considered a close-knit and friendly community.

The village is known for its picturesque setting, surrounded by rolling hills and farmland, offering stunning views of the Angus countryside. The area is rich in natural beauty, with ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and fishing. The nearby Loch Lee is a popular spot for anglers, attracting both locals and visitors alike.

Historically, Chapelton has roots dating back to the 18th century when it was primarily an agricultural community. Today, it retains its rural charm with a scattering of traditional stone-built cottages and farmhouses. The village also boasts a small but bustling high street, featuring a few local shops, a post office, and a village hall that serves as a hub for community events and gatherings.

Chapelton benefits from its proximity to Forfar, where residents have access to a wider range of amenities, including schools, healthcare facilities, and supermarkets. The village is well-connected by road, with easy access to the A90, making it convenient for commuting to nearby towns and cities like Dundee and Aberdeen.

Overall, Chapelton offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a quieter, rural setting while still having convenient access to essential services and amenities.

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Chapelton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.613322/-2.6207243 or Grid Reference NO6247. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Minor road approaching Boysack Looking north-eastward.
Minor road approaching Boysack
Looking north-eastward.
Leysmill Road The treelined unclassifield road to Leysmill.
Leysmill Road
The treelined unclassifield road to Leysmill.
Trees by the Leymill Road Roadside trees to the south of the unclassified road to Leysmill.
Trees by the Leymill Road
Roadside trees to the south of the unclassified road to Leysmill.
Crossroad Cottages Cottages by the Chapelton crossroads.
Crossroad Cottages
Cottages by the Chapelton crossroads.
Site of Colliston station, 1988 View SW at the bridge over the course of the ex-Caledonian line from Arbroath (left) to Guthrie (right), closed to passengers 5/12/55, to goods 25/1/65; the station had been on the left.
Site of Colliston station, 1988
View SW at the bridge over the course of the ex-Caledonian line from Arbroath (left) to Guthrie (right), closed to passengers 5/12/55, to goods 25/1/65; the station had been on the left.
Site of Leysmill station View NW, towards Guthrie and Forfar: ex-Caledonian Railway Arbroath - Guthrie - (Forfar) line. The station and line were closed to passengers 5/12/55, to goods 25/1/65.
Site of Leysmill station
View NW, towards Guthrie and Forfar: ex-Caledonian Railway Arbroath - Guthrie - (Forfar) line. The station and line were closed to passengers 5/12/55, to goods 25/1/65.
Kinblethmont House
Kinblethmont House
West Street, Leysmill An ancestor lived in one of these houses between 1851 and 1871.
West Street, Leysmill
An ancestor lived in one of these houses between 1851 and 1871.
Glens Course, Letham Grange One of two courses at Letham Grange, surrounded by a housing development.
Glens Course, Letham Grange
One of two courses at Letham Grange, surrounded by a housing development.
Residential road, Letham Grange Housing surrounding the golf courses.
Residential road, Letham Grange
Housing surrounding the golf courses.
Magungie Wood Looking over a deep ditch into a birch wood which survived the golfers.
Magungie Wood
Looking over a deep ditch into a birch wood which survived the golfers.
Road passing Magungie Wood A turn off for the golfing suburbia of Letham Grange.
Road passing Magungie Wood
A turn off for the golfing suburbia of Letham Grange.
Stubble, Templeton Immediately north of Letham Grange's two suburban golf courses is this massive arable field.
Stubble, Templeton
Immediately north of Letham Grange's two suburban golf courses is this massive arable field.
Huge field, Templeton An enormous barley field.
Huge field, Templeton
An enormous barley field.
Westfield One of the many big arable fields in the area, with a well established winter cereal crop.
Westfield
One of the many big arable fields in the area, with a well established winter cereal crop.
Stubble A sloping arable field. The fence on the left keeps wind off a huge strawberry field.
Stubble
A sloping arable field. The fence on the left keeps wind off a huge strawberry field.
Wind pump, Westfield Once a familiar sight, most of these galvanised structures have been demolished or rusted away.
Wind pump, Westfield
Once a familiar sight, most of these galvanised structures have been demolished or rusted away.
Polytunnels End of the strawberry season.
Polytunnels
End of the strawberry season.
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Chapelton is located at Grid Ref: NO6247 (Lat: 56.613322, Lng: -2.6207243)

Unitary Authority: Angus

Police Authority: Tayside

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