Angus

Glamis Prom

Lunan Bay, near Montrose

Arbroath smokies, Abbey

Ideas to inspire

With its majestic glens, breathtaking coastline and intriguing history, Angus is a region of true beauty. Stroll along pristine beaches and unearth fascinating history Events at historic attractions ranging from world-class museums to grand historic buildings and vintage vehicles in this beautiful region. Use this three day itinerary to m ay – Montrose Music Festival give you some ideas for planning a group holiday to this incredible part of . Montrose Music Festival or MoFest as it has become affectionately known takes place Begin your trip in the North West of the region in the charming town of , at the end of May each year. also known as the ‘Gateway to the Glens’ and birthplace of the author JM Barrie, www.montrosemusicfestival.co.uk the creator of Peter Pan. Visit the impressive Camera Obscura which was gifted to june – Angus Glens Walking Festival the people of the town by Barrie himself and discover the story of Kirriemuir at the Spectacular walks through the Angus Gateway to the Glens Museum. Then head to the market town of and explore Glens’ breathtaking scenery - open its local history and artwork at Meffan Museum and Art Gallery. Start day two at the moorland, heather-clad hills, mountains, stunning , a living, breathing monument to Scottish heritage. rivers, corries and crags guided by local mountain leaders and countryside rangers Then head to Arbroath, home of the world famous Arbroath Smokie, and explore who will to share their knowledge of local the impressive ruins of Arbroath Abbey, founded by in 1178. Take a history and wildlife. stroll along the picturesque Arbroath Harbour and visit the Signal Tower Museum www.angusglenswalkingfestival.com situated within the original shore station for the Bell Rock Lighthouse. From Arbroath, head along the A92 to the coastal town of Montrose and visit Dunninald july – Glamis Prom, . Castle and Gardens, built in 1824 by the architect James Gillespie Graham in the A brilliant event held in the grounds of one Gothic Revival style, then finish your day exploring the aviation history of Great of Scotland’s most stunning . Enjoy Britain’s first operational military air station. fabulous food and excellent performers in the most romantic and timeless setting. On the third day of your trip, stay in Montrose and spot over 50,000 migratory birds www.glamisprom.com including pink-footed geese, arctic terns, knots and sedge warblers at the Montrose Basin Reserve and Visitor Centre, before taking a tour of , a handsome july – Scottish Transport Georgian house overlooking the Montrose Basin which boasts stunning interiors Extravaganza, Glamis Castle. This event is and beautiful gardens. Head north to the town of and enjoy a unique probably the largest gathering of vintage, veteran and classic vehicles in Scotland. 4-mile journey from a stunning Victorian terminus station to Bridge of Dun on the There are lots of activities around the Caledonian Railway. Just outside Brechin, you’ll find the imposing ruin of event field for all to enjoy. Castle which boasts a delightful formal garden with walls decorated with www.svvc.co.uk sculptured stone panels, flower boxes and niches for nesting birds.

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Day 1 1 2 3 41 5

Kirriemuir Camera Obscura JM Barrie’s Birthplace – visit where Gateway to the Glens Museum – Peel Farm – art, craft, gifts and Meffan Museum – explore the – one of only four in Scotland – the creator of Peter Pan spent his uncover the story of Kirriemuir and antiques centre with a farm shop Forfar Story by wandering through housed in a purpose-designed childhood and see traces of the the Angus Glens. Visitors can uncover and café, located near the Loch of ‘The Vennel’, a recreation of an old turret room in the Pavilion on creative spirit he was set to become. the history, and personalities, of the Lintrathen. Opened 30 years ago, narrow cobbled street. Peer inside Kirrie Hill. It provides a fascinating The washhouse in the yard was town that sparked AC/DC singer Bon it promises the visitor a friendly, several small shops including Peter glimpse into another era and Barrie’s first theatre – and may even Scott’s musical career and inspired warm experience. Advance group Reid’s sweet shop, a knockmaker’s striking views of the surrounding have inspired the Wendy House in Peter Pan author JM Barrie. Advance booking required. Coach parking workshop and a baker’s shop, countryside. It was gifted to the Peter Pan. An exhibition tells the story booking advised. available on site. with displays of bread and bridies. town by the creator of Peter Pan of his life and work and includes the T: 01575 577140 T: 01575 560718 You can also examine several JM Barrie along with the cricket writing desk from Barrie’s flat E: kirriemuirmuseum@ E: [email protected] enigmatic sculptured stones, in a pavilion in which it is situated. where he penned Peter Pan. angusalive.scot www.peelfarm.com Pictish stones display. T: 01575 575885 T: 0131 458 0204 www.angusalive.scot/ T: 01307 476482 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] gatewaytotheglens E: [email protected] www.kirriemuircameraobscura.com www.nts.org.uk/Traveltrade www.angusalive.scot/meffan

Day 2 1 2 3 4 5

Glamis Castle – Glamis Castle is Hospitalfield House - overlooking Arbroath Abbey – famously Signal Tower Museum – housed Dunninald Castle and Gardens – a monument to Scottish heritage the North Sea, was the house of associated with the Declaration of within the original shore station for Dunninald was built in 1824 by the and hospitality. The castle has artist and collector Patrick Allan- Arbroath of 1320. Parts of the abbey the Bell Rock Lighthouse, designed architect James Gillespie Graham evolved to create a stunning Fraser. Its arts collection, archive church and domestic buildings by Robert Stevenson, the museum in the Gothic Revival style. Take a architectural treasure. The family of papers and letters tells a very remain, notably the gatehouse tells the story of the lighthouse and guided tour and learn about the home of the Earls of Strathmore particular story of an artist who range and the ’s house. of the local maritime industries. history, the collections of furniture, and Kinghorne, Glamis Castle became a philanthropist and who Visitors can enjoy the herb garden The Bell Rock Lighthouse is paintings and displays of fine is the legendary setting for left an extraordinary legacy for the along the south wall of the abbey Britain’s oldest surviving rock needlework, photographs and Shakespeare’s and the support of the arts in Scotland. church. The visitor centre provides lighthouse. Coach parking nearby, more. Examples of fine plasterwork childhood home of HM Queen Advance booking advised. a walk through audio-visual with a advance booking advised. and trempe l’oeil are also on show. Elizabeth, The Queen Mother. T: 01241 656124 sound loop system. T: 01241 435329 Advance booking required. T: 01307 840393 E: [email protected] T: 0131 668 8831 E: [email protected] T: 01674 672031 E: [email protected] www.hospitalfield.org.uk E: [email protected] www.angusalive.scot/signaltower E: visitorinformation@ www.glamis-castle.co.uk www.historicenvironment.scot dunninald.com www.dunninald.com

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Montrose Air Station Heritage Montrose Basin Visitor Centre – the House of Dun – this handsome Caledonian Railway – this Edzell Castle – a stunning ruin Centre – visit Great Britain’s first enclosed estuary of the South Esk Georgian house boasts heritage steam railway runs which was home to the Lindsays, operational military air station. See River includes a 4-star visitor centre stunning interiors and outside, for four miles from a unique their most famous guests included the human side of the station’s past along with four remote bird hides. visitors can explore the Victorian terminus station at Mary Queen of Scots and her son with a collection of contemporary It’s home to tens of thousands of garden and woodland walk. Brechin to Bridge of Dun. James VI. The ‘Pleasance’ is a photographs, artefacts and migratory birds including pink-footed Overlooking the Montrose Originally built in 1848 and delightful formal garden with walls memorabilia. These not only tell of geese, arctic terns, knots and sedge Basin, it was designed and built classically preserved, enjoy the decorated with sculptured stone the history of the airfield but also warblers. Groups welcome with by William Adam in 1730 for collection of classic locomotives panels, flower boxes and niches for the story of the men and women advance booking. David Erskine, Lord Dun. The and coaches, and shop for nesting birds. Explore the summer house contains royal mementos who served there and those who T: 01674 676336 souvenirs at Brechin Station. house, the great garden and the of that period and many lived in the area. Advance group E: montrosebasin@ T: 01356 622992 16th century . examples of Lady Augusta’s booking required. scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk woolwork and embroidery. E: [email protected] T: 0131 668 8831 www.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk T: 01674 678222 T: 0131 458 0204 www.caledonianrailway.com E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.historicenvironment.scot www.rafmontrose.org.uk www.nts.org.uk/Traveltrade

Please note some attractions have seasonal opening hours. Please check opening times with the attraction.

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