Letham, Angus
| Letham | |
| Angus | |
|---|---|
 The Girdlestane, on the northern edge of Letham | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | NO528488 |
| Location: | 56°37’43"N, 2°46’15"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 1,580 (2006 est.) |
| Post town: | Forfar |
| Postcode: | DD8 |
| Dialling code: | 01307 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Angus |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Angus |
Letham is a large village in Angus; it claims to be the largest in the county not to pretend to the title of town. It a population of nearly 2,000.
Letham is 17 miles from Dundee, and just five miles from Forfar, the county town.
There are some shops, including two groceries, one of which incorporates the Post Office and newsagent, a primary school, a bakery, a hairdresser, a take-away restaurant, a hotel with a function suite and bar, the Commercial Inn and miscellaneous locla shops.
In and around the village is an extensive pattern of green paths which are kept cut by a group of volunteers, giving the village many and varied places to walk.
Round and about
The village has a King George's Field, a public playing field established in memory of King George V.
Nearby is the village of Dunnichen, which is widely believed to be the site of the Battle of Nechtansmere, and the villages of Bowriefauld and Craichie.
To the north of the village there is a Pictish stone with a cup and ring marking, locally known as the Girdlestane. Pictish stones have been found in many sites in Angus.
Events
- Victorian Market: The highlight of the village year, the Victorian Market takes place in early July. The Village Square is closed to traffic for 24 hours, allowing approximately 50 stalls to be set up. The common theme is that stall-holders must wear Victorian dress, their wares being very varied. Anything from antiques to roast-boar can be found.
- Craft Fairs are held in March and December, to which crafts-people come from far and wide to exhibit their goods.
Big Society
Many organisations and groups exist to enhance village life, the oldest of these being the Feuars Committee, which manages properties, held in trust for the people of the village. The Feuars organize the Victorian market, the Christmas decorations, carol singing and several other activities.
A local drama group which puts productions on every year, working with young people in the village.