Carmyllie (Gaelic: Càrn Mhoillidh) is a rural parish in Angus, Scotland. It is situated on high ground between Arbroath, on the coast, and the inland county town of Forfar.[1] The main settlements in the parish are Redford, Greystone, Guynd and Milton of Carmyllie. There is a Church of Scotland church and a primary school. The Elliot Water rises in the west of the parish.
Carmyllie | |
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Carmyllie Location within Angus | |
OS grid reference | NO550420 |
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Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | ARBROATH |
Postcode district | DD11 |
Dialling code | 01241 |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
UK Parliament | |
Scottish Parliament | |
Carmyllie was formerly known for its stone quarries. For many centuries these produced high quality sandstone that was shipped all over the world.[2] Carmyllie post office was closed in September 2008. Between 1900 and 1965 Carmyllie was linked to Arbroath by the Carmyllie Railway.
Carmyllie has a traditional association with Clan Strachan.
There is also a Carmyllie in the South Island of New Zealand, some 76 km east of Invercargill.