Elliot, Angus Explained

Country:Scotland
Official Name:Elliot
Os Grid Reference:NO619393
Map Type:Scotland
Coordinates:56.5441°N -2.6212°W
Post Town:Arbroath
Postcode District:DD11
Postcode Area:DD
Dial Code:01241

Elliot is a coastal hamlet in the county of Angus, Scotland, on the westernmost edge of Arbroath on the A92 road. The Elliot Water reaches the North Sea at Elliot.

In 1906 Elliot Junction station (now demolished) was the site of a major railway accident in which 22 passengers were killed.[1]

The hamlet is served by the X7 Coastrider bus.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pringle. Maj J W. Board of Trade Railway Department Inquiry into accident at Elliot Junction on 28th December 1906. PDF. 2007-08-02.