Join us at our Community Open Day and help preserve the stories, memories and heritage of Brechin Cathedral.
Event details
When: 10 October 2026
Time: 11am – 3pm
Where: Brechin Cathedral,
Church Street, Brechin, Angus, DD9 6EU
Cost: free
Programme
More details to follow!
There will be a mix of tours, music and activities throughout the open day.
Please feel welcome to drop in throughout the open day, and for as little or as long as you like.
Explore the Church
Expert-led guided heritage tours will be announced shortly.
Share your memories
Do you have memories, photographs, old documents and newsletters or other items connected with the church?
We’re keen to document these as part of the case study.
You can:
- Bring originals to the Open Day (either to donate or digitise)
- Upload copies using our online form
- Drop them off at the Memory Box held at JARS Community Hub throughout September
Can’t make it on the day? You can still take part by:
- Completing our online memory form
- Using the Memory Box at JARS Community Hub throughout September
- Email emily@socantscot.org to organise an oral history call
Share your stories
We’d be delighted to hold a short oral history with you to share your stories, memories and experiences.
There will be opportunities to share your memories in the church on 10th October.
You can register your interest by contacting emily@socantscot.org
Map your Memories
Help us understand how people have experience Burntisland Old Parish Church by sharing memories connected to different parts of the building. Explore a plan of the church and add your own stories, favourite places and memories.
Why Take Part?
Come along and help us celebrate and preserve the story of Brechin Cathedral and its place within the wider history of the town. We’re inviting local residents, former congregation members, families and visitors to share their memories, photographs, documents and stories, helping us create a lasting community archive for future generations.
Whether your connection is through worship, weddings, baptisms, community events, music, friendships or family history, every memory contributes to a richer picture of the church’s role in Brechin life. Join us to explore the building, meet others with shared connections, and play a part in recording and safeguarding the history, heritage and voices that make Brechin Cathedral so special.
About Brechin Cathedral
Brechin Cathedral dates back to the 13th century, with a Christian presence on the site stretching even further into the early medieval period. The cathedral is best known for its Round Tower, built around AD 1000 and one of only two surviving Irish-style round towers in Scotland. The cathedral retains elements of its medieval structure, including parts of the nave, choir and western tower, and contains a collection of historic stone carvings and stained glass.
Accessibility
How to find Brechin Cathedral
Address: Brechin Cathedral, Church Street, Brechin, Angus, DD9 6EU
ReACH is a two-year project led by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland and Scotland’s Churches Trust, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and The Pilgrim Trust.
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