Brechin

Mr Doogan has brought together a variety of agencies and organisations to provide advice to constituents.

MP organises special surgeries providing advice on keeping warm this winter

Pictured (l-r) are Ross and Claire Rennie, of Summerhouse Drinks, Anne Thomson and John Gallagher.

Leading drinks producer acquires Angus soft fruit processing company

L-R: Susan Stewart, Caledonia Housing Association’s Neighbourhood Officer, Naomi and Scott Shelton, tenants.

New development has welcomed first tenants

Both whiskies are available to buy now.

Brechin distillery releases two new small batch whiskies

Holly is pictured with her mum Carly and the other family members who took on the walk.

Brechin family raises funds and awareness for Muscular Dystrophy research

Team Holly at Dundee Kiltwalk

Brechin family complete Kiltwalk for 9-year-old Holly who lives with muscular dy...

RNA has a studio sited inside Montrose Academy. (Google Maps)

Radio station seeking Montrose pupils as presenters

A 1500m stretch between the Dun junction and the B966 will be affected. (Google Maps)

Latest A90 resurfacing scheme to last three weeks

Fraser Thomson from Brechin (right) and Nathan Batchu, who will take up their places in September.

Prestigious placement at top performing art school for Brechin student

Volunteers from the SSEN/Balfour Beatty team with Andover pupils.

Planting project giving pollinators a local boost

The pamphlet’s second edition includes four new pages shedding further light on the street’s unique history.

Brechin booklet merits second print due to popular demand

The National Databank can be accessed on Virgin Money’s Community Banker days in Carnoustie and Brechin.

Angus banking hubs to help close the digital divide

Brechin was one of the worst-hit areas in the country. (Wallace Ferrier)

Angus Council secures £7m Bellwin Babet payout

John Forster, Forster Group founder and chairman.

Milestone for Brechin solar company with new partnership

The new centre is due to open in summer 2025.

Distillery breaks ground on new visitor centre to mark 200th anniversary

CFRs are needed in Angus.

Seeking volunteers for lifesaving service

The event has been organised by The Food Life.

Documentary tells farmers’ inspiring story

Pictured: Rev Wayne Pearce, Rev Donna Hays, Rev Van Tonder and Rev John Ferguson. (Wallace Ferrier)

Church welcomes new minister after six-year vacancy

Gordon Cairns, (second left) welcomes Agricar Group to the sponsorship team with a top for Finance Director Wendy Smith, watched by Directors Mike Milne and Derek Johnston.

Agricar Group joins the team of Angus rugby charity’s sponsors

Councillors unanimously agreed the allocation of the cash. (Google Maps)

Row breaks out over £250,000 response to Storm Babet

The cash is set to be released from Angus Council’s general fund to help meet immediate costs of the damage caused by Storm Babet. (Wallace Ferrier)

£250,000 set to be released by council for emergency storm relief

The new hub will occupy the former Bank of Scotland premises on Clerk Street. (Google Maps)

Brechin's new banking hub will be open for business this week

'Still Game' stas Ford Kiernan and Greg Hemphill will be in Brechin this Wednesday.

Comedy stars to bring spirit of 'Still Game' to Brechin this week

If approved, work on the project would begin in January.

Meeting to decide future of £13m Arbroath active travel project

Residents in the River Street area had to evacuate as the River South Esk reached unprecedented levels in the early hours of this morning (Angus Council)

Council issues clothing appeal for residents evacuated to rest centre

Angus is experiencing a severe weather emergency, with unprecedented levels of flooding across the county and extensive road closures. (Wallace Ferrier)

Angus residents told to stay at home as weather emergency worsens

The evacuation is affecting more than 350 people.

Brechin residents to be evacuated from homes after severe flood warning

Brechiners locally and around the world contributed to the booklet, which will be distributed next week..

Research project results in comprehensive history of Brechin neighbourhood

The road train has found a new home in Brechin. (Wallace Ferrier)

Road train on track to join Angus heritage railway

The previous 50+ fairs organised by Mr Doogan have been well-attended.

Final two 50+ Fairs announced

The network is being upgraded in Montrose, Kirriemuir, Forfar and Brechin. (Jim Payne Photos)

Full fibre roll-out continues across four Angus towns

Community Bankers will work on rotation, with a different bank or building society available on each day of the week.

Brechin Banking Hub location confirmed

The pupils learned about different aspects of food production, joined by Mairi Gougeon MSP.

Funding helps children connect with food production

Dave Doogan MP.

Free advice for over 50s with series of Angus fairs

The project would examine different aspect of Rivert Street.

Proposed study to reveal story behind Brechin street

New facilities will include new cardio and fixed resistance machines.

Major refurbishment for Forfar gym

Presenters Eva Hutcheon, S3, and Lewis Fyfe S6, at the sound desks.

New Brechin facility to help enhance RNA's output

Alison Cameron takes a break on the bench at Edzell Muir.

Buddy benches to help people reconnect

Stuart Gray, Chair of Strathmore Community Rugby Trust.

Strathmore are on the hunt for a new chairperson

The survey on how Brechiners would like to see the city’s cathedral develop is open until April 15.

Have a say in next chapter of cathedral's history

The online consultation will remain open until next Thursday, March 16.

Consultation on new active travel route

Gavin Michie outside the Brechin office of the Chamber Practice.

From roughcasting to legal - Gavin can do it all!

The Victorian footbridge will be installed at the Caledonian Railway’s Brechin station.

Brechin railway acquires historic footbridge for station improvement project
The Caledonian Railway is giving a new home to historic rail icon in its continuing programme of improvements at its Brechin station.

Volunteer hosts entertain guests to tea in their own homes. The demand for Re-engage’s service has increased considerably.

Charity in urgent need of hosts due to unprecedented demand for service

Brian presented his cheque to Dr Stanley Callaghan. (Wallace Ferrier)

Brian makes light work of Christmas fundraising

Katherine Thomas found out about LitterLotto through Paws on Plastic. She is now encouraging others to sign up for the initiative.

Katherine finds that where there's muck there's brass

The SCOTO roadshow will offer networking opportunities as well as practical support.

Brechin roadshow to focus on communityi-led tourism

National council members will have a say in the running of the Co-op’s food stores as well as funeral directors, legal and insurance businesses. (Google Maps)

National council seeking new members

Walking Rugby helps people keep active and in touch with others.

Forfar-based charity seeks sponsors for health and well-being projects

The new clinic will be held at Brechin Community Campus weekly from January 17. (Stock photo/Andy Thompson Photography)

Clinic to help those living with chronic pain

Louise Duncan with Logan and Lois Welsh. (Wallace Ferrier)

Fun as city's lights switched on

Angus Council and Dalhousie Estates say the proposed development will be a major boost for green transport as well as jobs and skills development.

Views sought on Brechin transport hub proposals

Flooding at the Inchbare electrical substation during the recent heavy rainfall.

MSP calls for better flood protection for rural areas

Roadshows will be held in Brechin and Forfar over the next two weeks.

Support for Angus residents with cost of living roadshows in Brechin and Forfar

The ‘Wellbeing on Wheels’ bus offers a welcoming environment in which to discuss issues. Sessions are held in different locations around the county.

Award for mental health project

Angus Council is warning against unnecessary travel as severe weather continues to affect the county.

Council warnings as severe weather continues

Peter de Vena Franks, Will Aid campaign director, is encouraging the public to take up appointments while they are still available.

Slots available for charity will-writing scheme

Sutherland also sculpted the statue of Robert Burns, which stands outside Arbroath Library. (Wallace Ferrier)

Historian on the trail of Arbroath-born sculptor

Age Scotland has said that many older people have struggled access to cash since the last bank in Brechin closed at the start of August.

Charity welcomes Brechin banking hub

Pictured (l-r) Susan Neilson, WoW; Maria Dryburgh, Cindy Morris, Kathy Calderwood (Co-op), Iain & David (Stagecoach), Judith Deacons.

Bus service just the ticket for mental health and well-being

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Pictured are members of the Monifieth Schools Football Team in the mid-1970s.

Take a stroll down Memory Lane with Gordon Cook

The Soil Association Scotland has said that going organic is an “obvious solution’ in the face of climate change.

Whole farm plan now required to qualify for payment scheme

The campaign will support expectant mums through their quit smoking journey.

Mums-to-be urged to stop smoking for baby