Guidebook for Angus, Scotland
Sightseeing
Ancestral home of the Earls of Strathmore, the Queen Mother, and the ghost of Lady Janet Douglas. The Castle is open for tours April-October, but there is also an extensive out-of-season program of activities (spooky ghost tour at Halloween and Christmas markets. The afternoon tea is divine - must be booked at least 24 hours in advance.
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Glamis Castle
Ancestral home of the Earls of Strathmore, the Queen Mother, and the ghost of Lady Janet Douglas. The Castle is open for tours April-October, but there is also an extensive out-of-season program of activities (spooky ghost tour at Halloween and Christmas markets. The afternoon tea is divine - must be booked at least 24 hours in advance.
The dramatic ruined cliff-top fortress in the most stunning Scottish location. Open year round. Winter is the best time to spot seals on the rocky beach below.
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Dunnottar Castle
The dramatic ruined cliff-top fortress in the most stunning Scottish location. Open year round. Winter is the best time to spot seals on the rocky beach below.
‘Kirrie’ is the home and final resting place of Peter Pan creator Sir J M Barrie. One of only 4 in Scotland, the camera provides a fascinating glimpse of historic technology and striking views of the surrounding countryside.
Camera Obscura
Kirrie Hill‘Kirrie’ is the home and final resting place of Peter Pan creator Sir J M Barrie. One of only 4 in Scotland, the camera provides a fascinating glimpse of historic technology and striking views of the surrounding countryside.
Two iron age hill forts with spectacular views over Strathmore, the Glens and on a clear day the North Sea
White Caterthun
Two iron age hill forts with spectacular views over Strathmore, the Glens and on a clear day the North Sea
One of the oldest licensed distilleries in Scotland. It’s beautiful and well worth the tour.
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Fettercairn Distillery
Distillery RoadOne of the oldest licensed distilleries in Scotland. It’s beautiful and well worth the tour.
The Scottish holiday home to the Royal Family. Winter guided tours will be available on specific dates from late October until early December 2018. The guided tours are special as the guides are able to share with you many of the stories, past and present that bring Balmoral to life. After your tour, tea and filter coffee along with shortbread is available (included in your admission).
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Balmoral Castle
The Scottish holiday home to the Royal Family. Winter guided tours will be available on specific dates from late October until early December 2018. The guided tours are special as the guides are able to share with you many of the stories, past and present that bring Balmoral to life. After your tour, tea and filter coffee along with shortbread is available (included in your admission).
Erected in 1597, this is one of the most famous castle ruins in Scotland, and was used by Bram Stoker as the inspiration for the castle of the evil vampire in his most famous supernatural tale "Dracula.
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Slains Castle
A975Erected in 1597, this is one of the most famous castle ruins in Scotland, and was used by Bram Stoker as the inspiration for the castle of the evil vampire in his most famous supernatural tale "Dracula.
St Andrews
Arbroath Abbey
Abbey StreetAdmire a sacred place of enduring importance - the site of an ancient church which enjoyed royal favour and where the annals of Iona were once kept. Much of the church we see today dates from the 1200s.
Restenneth Priory
B9113Admire a sacred place of enduring importance - the site of an ancient church which enjoyed royal favour and where the annals of Iona were once kept. Much of the church we see today dates from the 1200s.
Parks & Nature
Glen Clova. A superb example of a mountain corrie, backed by craggy slopes and cradling a perfect loch.
Loch Brandy
Glen Clova. A superb example of a mountain corrie, backed by craggy slopes and cradling a perfect loch.
Easy walk. A truly dramatic location to visit, a massive bowl scooped out from the rugged mountain sides by a glacier during the Ice Age
Corrie Fee National Nature Reserve
Easy walk. A truly dramatic location to visit, a massive bowl scooped out from the rugged mountain sides by a glacier during the Ice Age
River Esk Circuit, Cortachy. Lovely short, wooded walk via a glen and alongside the picturesque River Esk. The route was laid out in the 1870's in anticipation of a visit by Queen Victoria which never took place
Cortachy
River Esk Circuit, Cortachy. Lovely short, wooded walk via a glen and alongside the picturesque River Esk. The route was laid out in the 1870's in anticipation of a visit by Queen Victoria which never took place
Blue Door Walk, Edzell. A great riverside walk, taking in views up the Angus Glens, from where the water flows, as well as passing the dramatic rapids and waterfalls of a deep gorge.
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Edzell
Blue Door Walk, Edzell. A great riverside walk, taking in views up the Angus Glens, from where the water flows, as well as passing the dramatic rapids and waterfalls of a deep gorge.
White sand beach, wonderful dunes and the remains of Red Castle (circa early 1200s). Bring a kite from our shed!
Enjoy a hearty breakfast or lunch at the Lunan Bay Diner after a big walk and dune jumping!
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Lunan Bay
White sand beach, wonderful dunes and the remains of Red Castle (circa early 1200s). Bring a kite from our shed!
Enjoy a hearty breakfast or lunch at the Lunan Bay Diner after a big walk and dune jumping!
At Murton Farm you will be able to meet their friendly collection of animals and birds. The play area has sand pits, pedal toys, an adventure trail and a variety of outdoor toys. Their tea room serves light lunches and snacks, together with a wide choice of home baking.
Murton Trust for Education and the Environment
Arbroath RoadAt Murton Farm you will be able to meet their friendly collection of animals and birds. The play area has sand pits, pedal toys, an adventure trail and a variety of outdoor toys. Their tea room serves light lunches and snacks, together with a wide choice of home baking.
Airlie Circular & Monument Walk. Gorgeous 8km circular walk takes in some of the area’s most beautiful scenery, as well as a poignant monument erected in memory of the 9th Earl of Airlie. Views are wonderful from the easy-going ridge.
Airlie Monument
Airlie Circular & Monument Walk. Gorgeous 8km circular walk takes in some of the area’s most beautiful scenery, as well as a poignant monument erected in memory of the 9th Earl of Airlie. Views are wonderful from the easy-going ridge.
Food Scene
Fresh, seasonal and local menu, showcasing the best ingredients our region has to offer
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Sinclair’s Kitchen
Arbroath RoadFresh, seasonal and local menu, showcasing the best ingredients our region has to offer
Beautiful walks in the area and a cafe + farm shop to round off the day.
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Peel Farm
Beautiful walks in the area and a cafe + farm shop to round off the day.
The Mill Forfar
Dundee Road Light lunches, home baking, evening meals Thursday to Saturday
Sultan
127 Castle StTurkish restaurant with a takeaway menu too.
Beautiful little building. Perfectly poached eggs. Delicious home-baking. Everything is just YUM!
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Pavilion Cafe
Melville GardensBeautiful little building. Perfectly poached eggs. Delicious home-baking. Everything is just YUM!
Local and seasonal, the menu is all about the region’s gastronomic heritage
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Glen Clova Hotel
Local and seasonal, the menu is all about the region’s gastronomic heritage
The Tuck Inn
44 High StChips (french fries) and an ice-cream! Stop in after the Blue Door River Walk, Edzell.
One of those unique locations that is incredible in its tranquility. Dishes may change daily and with the season.
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The Newport Restaurant
1 High StOne of those unique locations that is incredible in its tranquility. Dishes may change daily and with the season.
Local catering for a special occasion - or just returning home to a beautiful meal after a big walk.
KirrieDumplings Catering
Local catering for a special occasion - or just returning home to a beautiful meal after a big walk.
Forfar’s newest dining spot, Cashley’s at the Cross is newly opened and offers refined modern Scottish cuisine. Dine in and takeaway.
Cashleys at the Cross
1 Castle StForfar’s newest dining spot, Cashley’s at the Cross is newly opened and offers refined modern Scottish cuisine. Dine in and takeaway.
Armstrong's Bar & Restaurant
Arts & Culture
Climb aboard the beautifully restored Royal Research Ship, Discovery. Designed for Antarctic research, discover the tale of Scott and Shackleton, and their brave crew.
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RRS Discovery
Riverside DriveClimb aboard the beautifully restored Royal Research Ship, Discovery. Designed for Antarctic research, discover the tale of Scott and Shackleton, and their brave crew.
The most visible remnants of the Pictish age are the numerous sculptured stones that can be found throughout Angus. Of particular note are the collections found at Aberlemno, St. Vigeans, and Brechin Cathedral is one of the best places to view a stone at close hand out of season.
Aberlemno Pictish Stones
1 Crosston Farm CottagesThe most visible remnants of the Pictish age are the numerous sculptured stones that can be found throughout Angus. Of particular note are the collections found at Aberlemno, St. Vigeans, and Brechin Cathedral is one of the best places to view a stone at close hand out of season.
An international centre of design, V&A Dundee presents the brilliance of Scottish creativity and the best of design from around the world. Opens September 2018.
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V&A Dundee
1 Riverside EsplanadeAn international centre of design, V&A Dundee presents the brilliance of Scottish creativity and the best of design from around the world. Opens September 2018.
Art gallery and museum. Offering a diverse programme of art exhibitions, the museum's art gallery showcases the work of local, national and internationally-renowned artists.
Forfar Meffan Museum
20 W High StArt gallery and museum. Offering a diverse programme of art exhibitions, the museum's art gallery showcases the work of local, national and internationally-renowned artists.
A unique and welcoming gallery has a strong focus on Scottish contemporary art showing time honoured, established artists and emerging talent.
TATHA Gallery
1 High StA unique and welcoming gallery has a strong focus on Scottish contemporary art showing time honoured, established artists and emerging talent.
Entertainment & Activities
Only 3 miles from the house, it’s a lovely visit for little ones to meet rescue horses, ponies and donkeys.
Redwings Mountains
Only 3 miles from the house, it’s a lovely visit for little ones to meet rescue horses, ponies and donkeys.
Edzell Golf Club
High StreetCarnoustie Golf Links
Links ParadeGlenshee Ski Centre
Old Military RoadScotland’s largest and is only 45 minutes drive.
Olympia
3 E Whale LnWater slides, high dive and a wave pool.
Land Rover Experience Scotland
Soft Play Centre. Refurbished and re-opened under new ownership in April 2018.
Frosty's Soft Play Centre
Suttieside RoadSoft Play Centre. Refurbished and re-opened under new ownership in April 2018.
Forfar Ice Rink - the Friday night laser disco session was a firm favourite with our kids. Great chips and hot chocolate too! They have 4 weekend sessions, and skates can be hired:
Friday General Laser Disco Session: 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Saturday General Open Skating Session: 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Sunday Snowbabies Session: 12 noon to 01:00pm
Sunday General Open Skating Session: 2pm to 4pm
Forfar Indoor Sports
Suttieside RoadForfar Ice Rink - the Friday night laser disco session was a firm favourite with our kids. Great chips and hot chocolate too! They have 4 weekend sessions, and skates can be hired:
Friday General Laser Disco Session: 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Saturday General Open Skating Session: 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Sunday Snowbabies Session: 12 noon to 01:00pm
Sunday General Open Skating Session: 2pm to 4pm
Cineworld Cinema
Kingsway WestEasy to find, lots of parking and places to eat nearby.
Re opened to public in February 2017, the Barony as it’s known still now, became one of the newest tourist attraction in picturesque town of Alyth, Perthshire. From the first day it invites keen outdoor enthusiasts who are looking for more inspiration and information what to do and see in the local area.
You can shop for bikes and paddles, hire kit, book guided activities or even climb on their indoor bouldering wall. There is always plenty of information ‘what’s on’ in the area and they serve a good coffee as well!
The Barony
Commercial StreetRe opened to public in February 2017, the Barony as it’s known still now, became one of the newest tourist attraction in picturesque town of Alyth, Perthshire. From the first day it invites keen outdoor enthusiasts who are looking for more inspiration and information what to do and see in the local area.
You can shop for bikes and paddles, hire kit, book guided activities or even climb on their indoor bouldering wall. There is always plenty of information ‘what’s on’ in the area and they serve a good coffee as well!
New state of the art air sports park. Featuring a sea of oversized trampolines, a giant stuntman airbag, ninja obstacle course, obstacle pits, a MASSIVE inflatable with slides, obstacles and more.
Ryze Dundee - Xtreme Air Sports
160 Old Glamis RdNew state of the art air sports park. Featuring a sea of oversized trampolines, a giant stuntman airbag, ninja obstacle course, obstacle pits, a MASSIVE inflatable with slides, obstacles and more.
Getting Around
K Kabs
1 Church LnLocal & trusted taxi company
Essentials
Tesco Superstore
Welton Road