East of Scotland — Culture & Design

Hospitalfield,

Perth Festival of The Arts

Scottish Fisheries Museum, V&A Museum of Design Dundee Anstruther

Inspirational Culture & Design Ideas Travel distance to and from the From beautiful beaches to buzzing culture, tranquil glens to a V&A Museum of Design Dundee tantalising food scene, East of Scotland is designed to enrich the senses. Whether it’s an inspiring visit to the V&A Museum of Towns Miles Kilometres Design Dundee, opening in 2018, which will be an international 13.5 21.7 centre of design for Scotland, a visit to Pittenweem Arts Festival, capturing the magic of the scenery through the towering forest 14 22.5 landscapes and flowing rivers of Perthshire that have inspired 19 30.6 writers such as Robert Burns and Beatrix Potter or soaking up a Arbroath 17 27.3 sense of the past at Castle, every corner of this region is designed to be explored. Culture & Design runs in the region’s Montrose 30 48.3 cities, with Perth in the running to become the UK City of Culture 27 43.5 in 2021, and Dundee recognised as the only UK UNESCO City of Design and bidding for the European Capital of Culture 2023. Glamis 12 19.3 St Andrews 16 25.75 The East of Scotland’s vibrant culture, friendly welcome and sheer range of things to see and do makes this one place where Dunfermline 40 64.4 you’ll wish you’d stayed a little bit longer to discover even more. Kirkcaldy 30 48.3 Designed for you to love. Falkland 23 37 Culture & Design Events Anstruther 25 40.2 Perth 22 35.4 January Perth Festival of Arts October Winter Words Festival, Pitlochry www.perthfestival.co.uk The Enchanted Forest, near Pitlochry Pitlochry 51 82.1 www.pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com/ www.enchantedforest.org.uk July winter-words-festival Crieff 41 66 Glamis Prom, Glamis Castle St Andrews Voices, St Andrews March www.glamisprom.com www.standrewsvoices.com Blairgowrie 20 32.2 StAnza Scotland’s International August Dundee Literary Festival Poetry Festival, St Andrews Dunkeld 39 62.8 www.stanzapoetry.org Pittenweem Arts Festival www.literarydundee.co.uk/festival www.pittenweemartsfestival.co.uk Aberfeldy 56 90.1 November M ay East Neuk Festival NEoN Digital Arts Festival Dundee Design Festival Based on direct routes (car based) www.dundeedesignfestival.com www.eastneukfestival.com www.northeastofnorth.com on Google Maps

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Day 1 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 restoration, 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 will leading Scottish artists in a range of castle’s gardens were originally laid artistic, social and natural history Scottish Colourist J.D. Fergusson reopen in late 2017. It has played media from traditional to contemporary out in 1630 by John Drummond, of Perthshire. From portraits and (1874-1961) and dance inspired by a crucial role in Scotland’s artistic 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 development for more than a at at any one time. In February the interesting features is the multi- Ballantyne’s salmon! View a range recognised for her pioneering work century. Groups are welcome to annual Winter Words Festival features faceted sundial designed by John of changing exhibitions including in modern dance. Advance booking enjoy a year-round programme an inspiring mix of star authors, talks, Mylne, Master Mason to Charles I. It is portraits by John Everett Millais. required. of classic and popular drama, events, workshops and film. Space for advisable to pre-book your visit. Advance booking required. T: 01738 783425 comedy, new writing, unique Perth coach drop off and pick up. T: 01764 681433 T: 01738 632488 E: fergussonreception@culturepk. productions and touring shows. T: 01796 484626 www.drummondcastlegardens. E: [email protected] org.uk T: 01738 477732 E: giles.conisbee@ co.uk/group-visits www.culturepk.org.uk/museums-and- www.culturepk.org.uk/museums- E: [email protected] PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com galleries/perth-museum-and-art-gallery and-galleries/the-fergusson-gallery www.horsecross.co.uk/perth-theatre www.pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com

Day 2 1 2 3 4 5

V&A Museum of Design Dundee- The McManus: Dundee’s Art Dundee Repertory Theatre - home Dundee Contemporary Arts Dundee Science Centre - enjoy a Opening 2018 - an international Gallery & Museum - this award- of Scotland’s only full-time ensemble - a world-class centre for the culture of curiosity, confidence and centre of design for Scotland - the winning attraction is housed within a company and Scottish Dance Theatre, development and exhibition of engagement with science. Dundee first ever design museum to be built magnificent Victorian, Gothic-revival nationally-renowned Dundee contemporary art and culture. The Science Centre is a unique 4-star in the 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 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. booking advised. and performed his childhood plays. an old cobbled street. T: 01307 840393 T: 01241 435320 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 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. As well as 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 Scottish art 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 Arts the Scottish fisheries became such renowned artists William McTaggart, striking new build links superbly with the collected by many, including Queen & Crafts garden is packed with an important part of the lives of so SJ Peploe and Jack Vettriano. world’s first Carnegie Library, providing Elizabeth and Elton John. Advance beautiful borders of old-fashioned many Scots. Advance group booking Advance group booking required. experiences for everyone to enjoy group booking required. roses and herbaceous plants. 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 check opening times with the attraction.

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