Local History

Within this page, you will find information about some events that have added to the rich history of Drymen and its surrounding area.

Drymen Train Station

Croftamie, a village around 1.5 miles from Drymen, was known as Drymen Station when trains ran along what was the Forth and Clyde Railway. Click on the image above, to learn more.

 

Rudolf Hess

Buchanan Castle was a military hospital during World War II. How did Rudolf Hess become its most infamous patient? Read the story by clicking on the image above.

 

Roman Soldiers

Drymen is a long way from Rome. So, why did the Romans invade the Drymen area and why did the mysterious ninth legion build a fort at Drumquhassle? Click on the image above to find out more.

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