Local Scottish Features – Activities and Attractions in Scotland

The beauty of the Glens combined with the North Sea Coast provide the best of Scottish scenery and outdoor activities. Cultural Heritage, country sports, and leisure facilties are also abundant to provide every one with something to enjoy in Angus, Scotland. The Angus and Dundee Tourist Board provide detailed information on the specifics, but here is a brief list of what is available:

Places: Angus has seven Burgh towns - each with its own character and charm, as well as surrounding villages. Dundee to the south is the traditional home of Jute, Jam, and Journalism with historic and artistic visitor attractions as well.

Arbroath: Picturesque fishing harbour, fishing boats, famous ‘Arbroath Smokies’; Arbroath Abbey; Seaton Cliffs Nature Trail, West Links Fun Park, Miniature Railway, Pleasureland.

Carnoustie: Famous Open Golf Championship course; Sailing, windsurfing, and fishing, Mackays Jam Factory outlet shop.

Monifieth: Golfing centre, Pictish Stones, seaside town.

Brechin: Brechin Castle Garden Centre, Pictavia, Caledonian Steam Railway, Brechin Cathedral (Round tower) Edzell Castle, The Burn – woodland walk.. The Retreat, Glenesk Folk Museum; The Caterthuns (HS).

Montrose: Montrose Basis Wildlife Centre, Ferryden Harbour, NTS House of Dun, Montrose Air Station Museum, Dunninald House.

Forfar: Glamis Castle, Forfar Bridie, The Meffan Museum (Forfar Story), NTS Angus Folk Museum, Aberlemno Stones (HS), Pictish Trail, Restenneth Priory, Forfar Loch Country Park.

Kirriemuir: NTS Barry’s Birthplace, (Peter Pan) RSPB Loch of Kinnordy, ‘Gateway to the Glens’ Museum, Craft Shops, Reekie Lynn Falls, Lintrathen Loch, NTS Camera Obscura, Kirriemuir Aviation Museum (RAF); Pony trekking.

Dundee: Discovery Point Visitor Centre (RRS Discovery – Captain Scott Antartic expedition ship) Verdant Works, (restored Jute Mill), ‘Sensation’ Science centre, Camperdown Country Park. Mills Observatory, Jungle Kids; Ice Skating; Cinemas.

Golf: There are 15 Golf Courses to choose from! As well as Driving Ranges.

Angling: Rivers South Esk and North Esk, Sea fishing from Arbroath, Rescobie Loch, and other stocked Trout Lochs, Coarse Fishing, Monikie and Crombie Country Parks.

Birdwatching: From your own balcony. Nearby nature reserves: RSPB Loch of Kinnordy, Kirriemuir, Forfar Loch Country Park, Scottish Wildlife Trust conservation site at Balgavies Loch, Seaton Cliff Nature Trail, Arbroath.

Horseriding: Pathhead Stables, Kirriemuir. Brechin Castle Equestrian Centre, Brechin; Glenmarkie Riding Centre, Glenisla.

Swimming: Olympia Pool, Dundee (chutes & flumes, toddlers pool) Forfar, Kirriemuir, Brechin, Montrose, Arbroath.

Sailing: Phase One fun, Glenisla; Monikie Country Park

Gardens: Pitmuies Gardens and Grounds at Guthrie, University of Dundee Botanical Garden; Barnhill Rock Garden, Broughty Ferry.

Arts & Crafts: Oathlaw Pottey (close to Cabins), Peel Farm Coffee & Crafts, Glenisla; William Lamb Sculpture Studio, Montrose; Cumberland Close, Kirriemuir; Dundee Contemporary Arts, Dundee; House of Farnell, by Brechin.

Leisure Centres: each of the Burgh towns has its own leisure centre, with special children’s programmes during the school holidays.