The Strange Tale of the Hermitage of Kilgerre
Tucked away in the shadow of Brechin’s rich medieval history lies the almost-forgotten tale of the Hermitage of Kilgerre—a secluded retreat on the south face of the Hill of Caterthun. Unlike Brechin’s grand cathedrals and castles, this humble hermitage was not a place of power but of quiet devotion, mystery, and even superstition.
Was Kilgerre simply a religious sanctuary, or did it serve another, more secret purpose? Why was it abandoned, leaving behind only whispers of its existence? This is the strange tale of a hidden sanctuary lost to time.
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