Glens Nursing Home
Nursing home in Brechin, Angus
Operated by Balhousie Care
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About
Glens Nursing Home is a former hotel in the village of Edzell, near Brechin in Angus, at 18-20 Church Street. The building has been converted into a care home for people living with dementia, with 31 registered beds. It sits in a rural setting, with landscaped gardens and scenic views of the surrounding area. The rooms and communal spaces are described as spacious and comfortable, designed to feel calm, safe and secure.
The home is registered with the Care Inspectorate. Its grades by area are: how well people's wellbeing is supported, Adequate; how well care and support is planned, Good; setting, Good; staff team, Adequate; and leadership, Adequate.
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What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured).
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
583 recorded crimes in the Brechin and Edzell ward (the 12 months to December 2025)
Top categories:
Source: Police Scotland management information (provisional, not official statistics), by council ward
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Local health safety net
Glens Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is Edzell Health Centre, 0.1 miles away.
Nearest services from Public Health Scotland + postcodes.io, by straight-line distance.
Part of Balhousie Care
Glens Nursing Home is one of 18 homes run by Balhousie Care on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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