In 1882-4, Frances Groome's Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland described Benvie like this:
Benvie, a village and an ancient parish on the SW border of Forfarshire- The village stands on Invergowrie Burn, 4½ miles W by N of Dundee. Here, at the manse, was born John Playfair (1748 -1819), the eminent mathematician and natural philosopher. A chalybeate spring near, once held in great repute, is now entirely neglected. The parish, since 1758, has been incorporated with Liff.
Benvie through time
Benvie is now part of Angus district. Click here for graphs and data of how Angus has changed over two centuries. For statistics about Benvie itself, go to Units and Statistics.
GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, History of Benvie in Angus | Map and description, A Vision of Britain through Time.
URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/place/22393
Date accessed: 26th April 2024
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