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Scotland’s Birthplace

Arbroath Harbour Championship

Glamis

Welcome to Angus, with Explore Our History History is all around Angus, from the Standing Stones which provide a reminder its breathtaking scenery, that Angus was once the stronghold of the , to Abbey, which played its part in ’s story when King signed the fascinating history, Declaration of Arbroath here in 1320. delicious food and drink Discover the Great Outdoors and never-ending list of Angus has miles of walking trails, stunning scenery, an abundance of wildlife and a huge range of on and off road trails for mountain bikers and cyclists. The things to see and do. stunning Angus Glens run deep into the foothills of the Cairngorms and feature several Munros with outstanding views and a wealth of walking opportunities.

Play a Round of Golf Golf’s been played in this part of Scotland for over 450 years and this year The Open will take place at Carnoustie from the 15-22 July. Follow in the footsteps of the golfing greats with a round on one of the many courses all within a 40 minute drive of the famous Carnoustie Championship Course. To find out more, visit www.carnoustiecountry.com.

Enjoy a Taste of Angus From local beef to freshly caught seafood, and juicy berries to vodka, gin and whisky, you’ll find it all in Angus. The area is renowned for providing fresh, seasonal, local produce - including Arbroath Smokies, Bridies, www.visitangus.com Angus beef, artisan ales and award-winning vodka and gin! Things to See and Do

Angus is the perfect Visit a Castle Castle with its sweeping, tree-lined drive, secret rooms and ghostly easy-to-reach residents is one of the jewels in Angus’s crown, while the ruins of Castle provide the perfect backdrop for tales of bravery and romance – but these are destination, with a only two of the many and historic houses to visit in the county. host of great events, Go to the beach things to do and From the breathtaking beauty of Lunan Bay to the hustle and bustle of places to go. Here Arbroath’s West Links, not to mention the great facilities at Montrose’s sandy beach and the stunning views across to Fife from the beaches at Carnoustie and are some reasons to – beaches are an Angus speciality! visit Angus in 2018… Ride a Classic Steam Train Step aboard the ’s historic locomotives which travel through the Angus countryside from Station to Bridge of Dun and back again. And for Thomas the Tank Engine fans, the famous locomotive will be hauling Caledonian Railway’s carriages in July and August.

Caledonian Railway

JM Barrie’s Birthplace

View Magnificent Wildlife Enjoy stunning panoramic views Step Back in Time at the unique Montrose Basin Visit the birthplace of JM Barrie, creator of Peter Pan; see a replica Spitfire at Visitor Centre. Curlews, Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre, the UK’s first military airfield or explore oystercatchers and eider ducks the , a beautiful Georgian house overlooking Montrose Basin. are found in large numbers during the summer months and in the autumn pinkfooted and Get in touch with our Pictish past greylag geese arrive. You can see an impressive collection of Pictish and Mediaeval stones at the Meffan Museum and Museum, as well as some fine examples at and . Enjoy the tranquillity! Soak up the atmosphere as you walk through the unspoilt Angus Glens, enjoy the moorland colours and the scents of heather and grasses, and if you’re lucky you may even spot a golden eagle over Glen Doll.

Try something new Have a go at watersports, high ropes, fishing, wildlife spotting or conservation at one of Angus’s beautiful country parks – , Crombie and Forfar Loch.

Sing Along! Live music, gala performances, festivals featuring top bands and traditional music weekends… The sound of music is never far away in Angus. A few musical highlights V&A . Photographed by Ross Fraser McLean include Bon Fest (, 4-6 May); Montrose Music Festival (Montrose, 25-27 May) and Glamis Prom (, 25 August). Enjoy the Best of Both Worlds! Dundee and Angus are perfectly Enjoy some Family Fun located to allow you to enjoy the There’s something for all ages in Angus, with a host of excellent play tranquillity of the countryside as well as parks for little ones, as well as skate parks, swimming pools and indoor the best of vibrant city life. The V&A activity centres with soft play areas. Or why not visit Murton Farm, Dundee, Scotland’s first design where children can meet friendly pigs, donkeys and ducks. museum, will open in September 2018. The only V&A museum in the world Be a biker outside it will feature From 13-15 July, the quiet streets of Brechin will echo with the sound of permanent displays and changing hundreds of Harley Davidson motorcycles as Harley fans ride out to exhibitions showcasing the very best of Aberlemno, home of the Davidsons of Harley Davidson before the design from around the world, within family emigrated to America in the mid-19th century. the breath-taking surroundings of renowned architect Kengo Kuma’s first British building. For more information visit www.vandadundee.org

Harley Davidson In The City

Monikie Country Park Attractions in Angus

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To find out more about what to see and do, go to www.visitangus.com. Check out the What’s On section for information about the range of festivals, events, and great days out in Angus.