Old Ordnance Survey Maps of Brechin


We have published more than 2,400 maps in our series of Old Ordnance Survey Map reprints, including a small group in Forfarshire. The maps are highly detailed. They are taken from the OS 1:2,500 (or 25 inch) maps and reduced to about 15 inches to the mile. Each covers an area of a mile and a half by a mile. They show streets with individual houses, tram tracks, railway tracks and even signals, factories, wharves and such details as fountains and water troughs. They will provide hours of fascination for historians and genealogists. The maps are neatly folded and each includes a specially written introduction to the area. Maps can be purchased on our On-line Mapshop where further information about titles is given. Or visit The Index Page for a full list to the series and details of Prices.


  • Here are the details of maps for Brechin:

  • Forfarshire Sheet 27.13 Brechin 1901 - published 1992; introduction by David G Adams

    This detailed map covers the centre of Brechin and the area to the south and west, with coverage stretching from Victoria Park westward and southward to Stannochy Bridge.

    Features include Brechin Castle, churches, Meikle Mills, CR railway terminus, Poorhouse, River South Esk, Brechin Bridge, Valley Works, Den Burn Works, East Church, etc. We include some extracts from a trade directory on the reverse.


    Follow this link for a complete list of our Forfarshire maps.

    You can order maps direct from our On-line Mapshop. For other information and prices, and other areas, go to The Index Page.


    Maps in the Godfrey Edition are taken from the 25 inch to the mile map and reduced to about 15 inches to the mile. For a full list of maps for Wales, return to the Wales page.

    The Godfrey Edition / godfreyedition@btinternet.com / 12 Dec 2010