For a small village Auchterhouse has more than its share of history. Here, we have tried to put together what we have managed to find out. If anyone can add anything, please contact us. Click to email
We are indebted to former Chair of the Auchterhouse Community Council, Linda Caston, who did so much to research the history of the Parish of Auchterhouse and who produced most of the material for the history pages which follow.
Archaeology:
The Archaeological
Remains of Auchterhouse Parish.
Folklore
& Smugglers:
Auchterhouse was
once on a notorious smuggling route.
Personal
Reminiscences:
The personal reminiscences
of the niece of an old Auchterhouse resident and some other
families.
Books
About Auchterhouse:
Several books have
been written about the Parish of Auchterhouse.
Gravestone
Inscriptions:
The Church Yard
is a rich source of history.
School:
Auchterhouse school
has a long history
Church:
The first known
date of a church in Auchterhouse is 1238.
Patrick
Bell:
Inventor of
the reaping machine.
Sidlaw
Sanatorium:
One time TB hospital.
Dundee - Newtyle Railway:
Scotland's first passenger railway
Weather:
The geography of the area means that the topic of the weather is always close to the hearts of Auchterhouse residents.
War
Memorial:
In keeping with
the nature of the area, the village War Memorial takes the form
of a horse trough.
1891
Census:
A rich source of
Auchterhouse history.
Photo
Gallery:
A collection of
old and modern photographs, including some early postcards
