Dovecote with HES-listed pre-1800 evidence (1600).
Dovecot, Mains Of Edzell is a dovecote in Angus, Scotland.
What follows is drawn from published sources, with each claim labelled by how firmly it is established.
What to look for
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Dovecote with HES-listed pre-1800 evidence (1600).
Plan your visit
- Location
- 56.8114°N · 2.6753°W
- Access
- Visible from a public way
Nearby places
Fortified place · Medieval
Edzell Castle and Garden
Angus
Edzell's walled garden of 1604, ringed with carved panels of the planetary deities, liberal arts and cardinal virtues, is unique in Scotland and am…
Carved stone · Prehistoric
White Caterthun
Angus
Radiocarbon dating shows the neighbouring Brown Caterthun was built and modified over several centuries in the latter half of the first millennium…
- Near Brechin
- 15 min walk from car park
- Some walking
Minor monument · Medieval
Dovecot, Balbegno Castle
Aberdeenshire
Dovecote with HES-listed pre-1800 evidence (17th century).
Sources
- Historic Environment Scotland Listed Buildings (accessed 2026-07-11)
Explore more: Minor monuments · Medieval · Angus
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