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Visitor Information - Angus & Dundee
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Museums
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Visitor Attractions Visitor Information - Angus & DundeeHistory and Heritage |
Castles
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Out and About: |
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The city of Dundee, on the Firth of Tay, is Scotland's fourth largest and is known as 'Jute City' on account of the trade in jute that was imported into the port. That's all in the past, of course, and docks themselves have for the most part been 'reclaimed'. An exception to this is Discovery Point, home to the RSS Discovery, which took Captain Scott on his famous Antarctic expedition. Further up the coast, Arbroath has its own fishing heritage and is home to the Arbroath 'smokie', an unmissable local delicacy. Away from the coast, and moving inland, there's a contrast in the landscape as the Angus glens give way to the Grampian Mountains to the west.
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Historic Buildings and Castles: |
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The legendary setting to Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' and family home of the Earls of Strathmore. Guided tours, gardens, childrens play area, restaurant and shops. |
Edzell, near Brechin. The castle dates from the early 16th century. The Garden was built for Sir David Lindsay, Lord Edzell, about 1604 and was recreated in the 1930s. The carved decoration of the garden walls is unique in Britain. |
Old Steeple Nethergate, Dundee. Scotland's highest surviving medieval tower gives superb views of the city and surrounds. Guided tours. |
Where Scotland's nobles proposed the Declaration of Arbroath to take independance from England. |
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Barry Mill was the last water-powered meal mill to work in Angus, producing oatmeal until the late 1970s and animal feed until 1982. That year damage to the mill lade resulted in the cessation of commercial operations. Now the original machinery is fully restored and turning again. |
An outstanding example of 16th-century Scottish architecture, which is both intact and little altered. The castle was built by John Strachan between 1569 and 1588. |
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Museums and Galleries: |
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St Ninian's Square, Brechin. A small museum but rich in local history, archaeology and paintings telling the story of this ancient city. Free admission. |
Panmure Place, Montrose. Covering prehistory, Jacobites and the maritime background of the town. Also featuring exhibitions of art. Free admission. |
Albert Square, Dundee. The Victorian gothic building houses a superb 19th and 20th century collection of Scottish art. Also local history and archaeological exhibits. Free admission. |
Ladyloan, Arbroath. The museum is housed in what is the impressive former shore station for the Bell Rock Lighthouse which is situated some 11 miles offshore. The museum seeks to tell the rich history of the area using sights, sounds and even smells. |
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Housing one of Scotland's finest folk collections, this museum presents a vivid insight into how the rural workforce used to live. |
Above the library, Arbroath. Permanent collection and temporary exhibitions. |
Housed in a fifteenth century fort on the Tay estuary. Local history and a military gallery. |
Nethergate, Dundee. Workshops, exhibitions and galleries. |
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Gray Street, Broughty Ferry. Contemporary paintings, ceramics, sculpture and jewellery. |
Forfar. Art exhibitions. Displays outlining the history of Forfar. |
Montrose. Keeping alive the history of the wartime airbase. |
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Parks and Gardens: |
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Pitmuies Gardens About 7 miles east of Forfar on the Arbroath road. Woodland, river and lochside walks. Walled gardens. Part of 18th century mansion house. |
Montrose Basin The Montrose Basin Wildlife Centre is one mile south of Montrose on the A92. Themed walks, guided tours and video presentations. Superb panorama, magnificent wildlife. |
Camperdown Country Park About 3 miles north west of Dundee city centre. Horse riding, tennis, childrens adventure playground. The park is also home to the Camperdown Wildlife Centre. |
Monikie Country Park Near Broughty Ferry. Angling, guided walks, birdwatching and water sports. |
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Brechin. Walks, ornamental lake, 62 acre country park. |
Forfar Loch Country Park Near Forfar. Forfar Loch is set in this large area of parkland. Guided walks available. |
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Balgay Park, Dundee. Britain's only full-time public observatory. |
Earth Houses Ardestie & Carlungie Earth Houses are two examples of earth-houses attached to surface dwellings and date to the 1st century AD. Located on the A92 north west of Mains of Ardestie |
Aberlemno Sculptured Stones
Six miles north east of Forfar on the B9134 |
Gannochy Bridge A riverside walk north of Edzell village takes you to Gannochy Bridge and the Rocks of Solitude. Spectacular scenery. |
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Kirriemuir. The upper floors are furnished as they may have been when Barrie lived there. The adjacent house, No 11, houses an exhibition about Barrie's literary and theatrical works. The outside wash-house is said to have been his first theatre. Audio programme. |
A visit to the Caledonian Railway between Brechin and Bridge of Dun is a wonderful day out for all the family, whatever the weather, with a wide variety of things to do and see. The unique Victorian terminus at Brechin has lots of period charm and atmosphere. Both stations have ample free parking and gift shops that also serve light refreshments. |
Kirriemuir Hill, Kirriemuir. One of only three in the country and owned by the National Trust for Scotland. Enjoy the view. |
Discovery Point, Dundee. Captain Scott's ship Discovery, launched in 1901, in which he sailed to Antarctica. |
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Sensation Dundee is the only UK science centre devoted to the five senses. With over 60 interactive exhibits it is the most fun you can have with your hands on. Sensation Dundee brings science to life. Whether you're 4 or 94 let your senses run wild at Sensation. |
Pictavia is set in the beautiful countryside park at Brechin Castle Centre. Discover the story of Scotland's ancient Pictish tribes, a warrior people who lived in Scotland nearly two thousand years ago. |
Georgian house overlooking the Montrose Basin, designed and built by William Adam in 1730. Family collection of portraits, furniture and porcelain. Miniature theatre display and video. Courtyard buildings include handloom weaving workshop. |
His Majesty's Frigate UNICORN, of 46 guns, was built for the Royal Navy in Chatham dockyard, and she was launched in 1824. The classic sailing frigate was a fast and powerful warship, and was one of the most successful and charismatic ship designs of the age. |
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A working jute mill in the heart of Dundee. Take a tour of the jute industry from its beginnings in India to the end product in all its forms. Discover why Dundee was once the world centre for the manufacture of jute and why the industry fell into decline. Original working machinery, computer displays and hands-on interactives. |
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Sport & Leisure: |
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Horse Riding Balhall Riding Stables offers courses and instruction by the hour. Menmuit, by Brechin.
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Cycling Easy Ride Cycles: bike hire, parts, accessories, organised rides. Barns of Claverhouse, Dundee.
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Sea Angling Arbroath. Three or six hour trips in the MV Sea Fisher
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Falconry Glen Clova Hawking Centre, Clova Hotel near Kirriemuir. Hands on - no experience necessary.
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Golf Carnoustie golf course is the world-famous links and a challenging course for any golfer. |
Multi-Activity
Highland Adventure Centre in Glen Isla offering multi-activity breaks for groups and others. Group accommodation available. |
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Tours: |
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Explore Dundee's cycle route, the Angus glens or the Fife coast. Short breaks and cycle hire. |
Golf Scotland Specialist tour operator organising all facilities, including tee times, accommodation, transport etc for golfing holidays in Scotland.
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Tayside Hilltours Guided walking holidays in the eastern Highlands. All abilities catered for. Accommodation arranged.
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Specially tailored itineraries for the independent traveller sharing the comforts and facilities of homely Scottish B&B establishments. |
Car Hire: |
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Kerr's Self Drive Arbroath. Trucks, vans, cars and minibus for self drive. Personal friendly service.
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Enterprise Rent-a-Car Dundee. Car and van rental, various sizes.
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Avis Dundee.
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National Car Rental Dundee.
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