Scotland’s Tay Country — Culture & Design

Scottish Fisheries Museum, Hospitalfield, Arbroath Perth Festival of The Arts Anstruther

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Inspirational Culture & Design Ideas Travel distance to and from From beautiful beaches to buzzing culture, tranquil glens to V&A Dundee a tantalising food and drink scene, ’s Tay Country is designed to enrich the senses. The region is designed to be Towns Miles Kilometres explored - whether it’s an inspiring visit to Dundee, the only Carnoustie 13.5 21.7 UNESCO City of Design in the UK and V&A Dundee, (the first ever Forfar 14 22.5 dedicated design museum in Scotland) opening in September INVERNESS

ABERDEEN 2018. Or a visit to Pitteneweem Arts Festival, capturing the magic Kirriemuir 19 30.6 of the scenery through the towering forest landscapes and flowing ANGUS Arbroath 17 27.3 rivers of Perthshire or soaking up a sense of the past at Glamis PERTHSHIRE DUNDEE V&A Dundee Castle, every corner of the region has something to be discovered. PERTH Montrose 30 48.3 FIFE ST ANDREWS STIRLING Brechin 27 43.5

The vibrant culture of Scotland’s Tay Country and its friendly welcome and sheer range of things to see and do makes this one Glamis 12 19.3 place where you’ll wish you’d stayed longer to discover even more. St Andrews 16 25.75

Dunfermline 40 64.4

Kirkcaldy 30 48.3 Culture & Design Events Falkland 23 37 february July October Winter Words Festival, Pitlochry Glamis Prom, Glamis Castle The Enchanted Forest, near Pitlochry Anstruther 25 40.2 www.pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com/ www.glamisprom.com www.enchantedforest.org.uk winter-words-festival Perth 22 35.4 August St Andrews Voices, St Andrews March Pittenweem Arts Festival www.standrewsvoices.com Pitlochry 51 82.1 StAnza Scotland’s International www.pittenweemartsfestival.co.uk November Crieff 41 66 Poetry Festival, St Andrews East Neuk Festival NEoN Digital Arts Festival www.stanzapoetry.org Blairgowrie 20 32.2 www.eastneukfestival.com www.northeastofnorth.com M ay September Dunkeld 39 62.8 Dundee Design Month www.dundeedesignfestival.com V&A Dundee Opening Event Aberfeldy 56 90.1 www.vandadundee.org Perth Festival of Arts Based on direct routes (car based) www.perthfestival.co.uk on Google Maps

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Day 1 - Perthshire 1 2 3 4 5

Drummond Gardens - one of the Perth Museum & Art Gallery - one Fergusson Gallery - The Fergusson Perth Theatre - following a 3 year Pitlochry Festival Theatre - the finest formal gardens in Europe and of the oldest museums in the UK. Gallery celebrates the life and work , Perth Theatre’s historic Festival Gallery displays the work of largest of its type in Scotland. The Permanent displays explore the of the great pioneer of modern art, B-listed, Edwardian auditorium has leading Scottish artists in a range of castle’s gardens were originally laid artistic, social and natural history Scottish Colourist J.D. Fergusson now reopened. It has played a crucial media from traditional to contemporary out in 1630 by John Drummond, of Perthshire. From portraits and (1874-1961) and dance inspired by role in Scotland’s artistic development styles with 200 artworks on display 2nd Earl of Perth. One of the most photographs to meteorites and Miss his wife Margaret Morris, who was for more than a century. Groups at at any one time. In February the interesting features is the multi- Ballantyne’s salmon! View a range recognised for her pioneering work are welcome to enjoy a year-round annual Winter Words Festival features faceted sundial designed by John of changing exhibitions including in modern dance. Advance booking programme of classic and popular an inspiring mix of star authors, talks, Mylne, Master Mason to Charles I. It is portraits by John Everett Millais. required. drama, comedy, new writing, unique events, workshops and film. Space for advisable to pre-book your visit. Advance booking required. T: 01738 783425 Perth productions and touring shows. coach drop off and pick up. T: 01764 681433 T: 01738 632488 E: fergussonreception@culturepk. T: 01738 477732 T: 01796 484626 www.drummondcastlegardens. E: [email protected] org.uk E: [email protected] E: giles.conisbee@ co.uk/group-visits www.culturepk.org.uk/museums-and- www.culturepk.org.uk/museums- www.horsecross.co.uk/perth-theatre PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com galleries/perth-museum-and-art-gallery and-galleries/the-fergusson-gallery www.pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com

Day 2 - Dundee 1 2 3 4 5

V&A Dundee - Opening September The McManus: Dundee’s Art - home Dundee Contemporary Arts Dundee Science Centre - enjoy a 2018 - an international centre of Gallery & Museum - this award- of Scotland’s only full-time ensemble - a world-class centre for the culture of curiosity, confidence and design for Scotland - the first ever winning attraction is housed within a company and Scottish Dance Theatre, development and exhibition of engagement with science. Dundee design museum to be built in the magnificent Victorian, Gothic-revival nationally-renowned Dundee contemporary art and culture. The Science Centre is a unique 4-star UK outside London. Renowned style building where art, history and Rep hosts an exciting year round Jute Café Bar is also a favourite attraction, open all year-round with architect Kengo Kuma’s first British regular exhibitions offer a fascinating programme of drama, dance, music destination for stylish dining. DCA over 60 hands-on exhibits depicting building. The galleries will be the insight into Dundee, spanning 400 and comedy. Enjoy a performance at welcomes group visits but please the senses and live science shows. first dedicated home to the story million years. The museum also one of Dundee’s cultural gems, where book in advance and contact Advance group booking required, of Scotland’s outstanding design contains an extensive retail area and a you can savour delicious meals in the DCA to discuss requirements and with daytime or exclusive evening heritage and will showcase world- café with an outdoor terrace. award-winning brassiere. featured exhibitions. group visiting options and coach class touring exhibitions. T: 01382 307200 T: 01382 223530 T: 01382 909900 parking on site. T: 01382 305665 E: themcmanus@ E: [email protected] E: [email protected] T: 01382 228800 E: [email protected] leisureandculturedundee.com www.dundeerep.co.uk www.dca.org.uk E: [email protected] www.vandadundee.org www.mcmanus.co.uk www.dundeesciencecentre.org.uk

Day 3 - Angus 1 2 3 4 5

Signal Tower Museum - housed Hospitalfield House - overlooking JM Barrie’s Birthplace - JM Barrie Meffan Museum & Art Gallery Glamis Castle - Glamis Castle is within the original shore station for the North Sea, was the house of artist was the author, playwright and creator - a diverse programme of art a living, breathing monument to the Bell Rock Lighthouse, designed and collector Patrick Allan-Fraser. of the much loved Peter Pan. The exhibitions brings the work of Scottish heritage, hospitality and by Robert Stevenson, the museum Its arts collection, archive of papers exhibition rooms explore Barrie’s life, local, national and internationally- enjoyment for all. The family home tells the story of the lighthouse and and letters tells a very particular the inspirations of his childhood and renowned artists to Forfar. Examine of the Earls of Strathmore and of the local maritime industries. story of an artist who became a adult life, his route to success, literary a collection of enigmatic sculptured Kinghorne, Glamis Castle is the The Bell Rock Lighthouse is Britain’s philanthropist and who left an and stage works, and his enduring stones, in the Pictish Stones Display, legendary setting for Shakespeare’s oldest surviving rock lighthouse. extraordinary legacy for the support connection with Kirriemuir. See the and explore The Forfar Story, by Macbeth, the childhood home of HM Coach parking nearby, advance of the arts in Scotland. Advance wash house, where Barrie rehearsed wandering through a recreation of Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother. booking advised. group booking required. and performed his childhood plays. an old cobbled street. T: 01307 840393 T: 01241 435329 T: 01241 656124 T: 0131 458 0204 T: 01307 476482 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.glamis-castle.co.uk www.angusalive.scot/signaltower www.hospitalfield.org.uk www.nts.org.uk/Traveltrade www.angusalive.scot/meffan

Day 4 - Fife 1 2 3 4 5

Grieslda Hill Pottery - a 4-star Kellie Castle & Gardens - see Scottish Fisheries Museum - this Kirkcaldy Galleries - includes a Dunfermline Carnegie Library & visitor attraction, where pottery magnificent plaster ceilings, painted collection cared for by the Scottish museum, art galleries, local and Galleries - Explore the remarkable work can be seen in progress. The panelling and fine furniture designed Fisheries Museum is a Recognised family history room, café and gift royal history and industrial heritage of ‘Wemyss Ware’® name has had a by Sir Robert Lorimer. There’s also Collection of National Significance shop. Home to an outstanding Dunfermline, one of Scotland’s ancient long and distinguished history and is a long-concealed mural by the that tells the story of how, through collection of from the capitals, as it is brought to life in this probably the most highly collectable celebrated arts & crafts pioneer, a constant process of innovation, 18th century to present day including spectacular new museum and gallery. A and sought-after Scottish pottery, Phoebe Anna Traquair. The garden the Scottish fisheries became such renowned artists William McTaggart, striking new build links superbly with the collected by many, including Queen is packed with beautiful borders of an important part of the lives of so SJ Peploe and Jack Vettriano. world’s first Carnegie Library, providing Elizabeth and Elton John. Advance old-fashioned roses and herbaceous many Scots. Advance group booking Advance group booking required. experiences for everyone to enjoy group booking required. plants. Coach parking available. required. Coach parking available. T: 01592 583206 including a mezzanine café with stunning T: 01334 828273 T: 0131 458 0204 T: 01333 310628 E: [email protected] views over the Heritage Quarter. E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.onfife.com/venues/kirkcaldy-galleries T: 01383 602365 www.wemyss-ware.co.uk www.nts.org.uk/traveltrade www.scotfishmuseum.org E: [email protected] www.onfife.com/dclg Please note some attractions have seasonal opening hours. Please opening times with the attraction.

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