| Country: | Scotland |
| Official Name: | Strathmartine |
| Os Grid Reference: | NO387348 |
| Map Type: | nomap |
| Coordinates: | 56.5013°N -2.9974°W |
| Post Town: | DUNDEE |
| Postcode District: | DD4 |
| Postcode Area: | DD |
| Dial Code: | 01382 |
Strathmartine is an area of Angus, Scotland (named after a local mythical hero, Strathmartin The Dragonslayer).[1] It is to the north of Dundee 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. Anciently, Mains was called Earl's Strathdichty, Strathmartine was called Strathdichty Martin. The Dichty Water flows through the parishes.[2] [3]
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.[4]