STRACATHRO Holiday Cottages Walk the Glens ~ Golf at Carnoustie ~ Fish the Esks
 
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Visit Angus, it’s a beautiful part of Scotland Self-catering holiday cottages Scotland. A variety of scenery to discover & activities on offer, all within easy reach. Beaches, hills, glens, rivers, historic buildings, perfect for scenic walks, river & sea fishing, beach combing, picnics and a taste of Scottish history... and of course golf courses. Fish for trout and salmon, in the lovely settings of the North Esk & South Esk rivers. The North Esk is within walking distance, fishing can be arranged with Stracathro & Careston Estates. Cottages are available throughout the year. Please check the booking page for rates. A wee bit of Scottish history .. about Stracathro The cottages are situated in the grounds of Stracathro Mansion House, built in 1827, a neo-classical, Palladian, architectural gem designed by the architect, Archibald Simpson, creator of many well known buildings in the city of Aberdeen. Aberdeen University (Marischal College), Aberdeen Music Hall to name but two. A contemporary of William Playfair. There is an Arboretum in the grounds which may be available for residents use at certain times of the year. Strickathrow is supposed to have derived its name (anciently Strath-Cath-Ra, and signifying in the Celtic language "the Valley in which the King fought") from a battle that took place here in 1130, between the army of David I., King of Scotland, and the forces of Angus, Earl of Moray. (source British History) The grounds are home to lots of indigenous wildlife, red squirrels, hedgehogs, toads, deer and a variety of birds from wee jenny wrens to herons ... and our resident peafowl. You will find the menu bar above the photographs, at the top of the page and below to navigate through the site ...... find out more about our holiday cottages ... There are various links on the site - run your mouse over words to find live links. location accommodation booking enquiries copyright © 2008 franclyn ltd.booking.htmlhttp://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=43481#s29location.htmlaccommodation.htmlbooking.htmlenquiries.htmlshapeimage_3_link_0shapeimage_3_link_1shapeimage_3_link_2shapeimage_3_link_3shapeimage_3_link_4shapeimage_3_link_5