Strathmartine

Strathmartine is an area of Angus, Scotland (named after a local mythical hero, Strathmartin The Dragonslayer).

[1] It is to the north of Dundee[2] and the surrounding district is often referred to as "the Howe o Strathmartine".

The parishes of Mains and Strathmartine were united on 21 Nov 1792.

[3][4] William Lorimer, the classicist, known for producing a translation of the New Testament in Lowland Scots was born in Strathmartine.

Baldovan village to the north was once the home to Strathmartine Hospital which was a long stay hospital for people with severe learning disabilities.

Strathmartine Hospital entrance
St Martin's Stone