Angus is home to one of only three medieval round towers outside of Ireland (the others being at Abernethy, Perthshire and Peel, Isle of Man). Although the tower is presently joined to Brechin Cathedral, the tower predates the cathedral itself, having been built in the reign of [[Kenneth II]] (971-975 AD). The tower was joined to the 13th century cathedral in the early 19th century.<ref>[https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/brechin-cathedral-round-tower/history/ Brechin Round Tower: History |Historic Environment Scotland]</ref> | Angus is home to one of only three medieval round towers outside of Ireland (the others being at Abernethy, Perthshire and Peel, Isle of Man). Although the tower is presently joined to Brechin Cathedral, the tower predates the cathedral itself, having been built in the reign of [[Kenneth II]] (971-975 AD). The tower was joined to the 13th century cathedral in the early 19th century.<ref>[https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/brechin-cathedral-round-tower/history/ Brechin Round Tower: History |Historic Environment Scotland]</ref> |