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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
 
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