Scotland’s Tay Country — Culture & Design Scottish Fisheries Museum, Hospitalfield, Arbroath Perth Festival of The Arts Anstruther V&A Dundee ©Ross Fraser McLean Travel distance to and from V&A Dundee Inspirational Culture & Design Ideas Towns Miles Kilometres From beautiful beaches to buzzing culture, Carnoustie 13.5 21.7 tranquil glens to a tantalising food and drink Forfar 14 22.5 scene, Scotland’s Tay Country is designed to enrich the senses. The region is designed to be Kirriemuir 19 30.6 explored - whether it’s an inspiring visit to Arbroath 17 27.3 Dundee, the only UNESCO City of Design in the UK Montrose 30 48.3 and V&A Dundee, (the first ever dedicated design INVERNESS ABERDEEN museum in Scotland). Brechin 27 43.5 Glamis 12 19.3 Or a visit to Pittenweem Arts Festival, capturing ANGUS the magic of the scenery through the towering PERTHSHIRE St Andrews 16 25.75 DUNDEE forest landscapes and flowing rivers of Perthshire V&A Dundee PERTH Dunfermline 40 64.4 or soaking up a sense of the past at Glamis Castle, FIFE ST ANDREWS every corner of the region has something to be STIRLING Kirkcaldy 30 48.3 discovered. EDINBURGH Falkland 23 37 GLASGOW The vibrant culture of Scotland’s Tay Country and Anstruther 25 40.2 its friendly welcome and sheer range of things to Perth 22 35.4 see and do makes this one place where you’ll wish Pitlochry 51 82.1 you’d stayed longer to discover even more. Crieff 41 66 Blairgowrie 20 32.2 Dunkeld 39 62.8 Aberfeldy 56 90.1 Based on direct routes (car based) on Google Maps For more ideas and contacts go to www.visitscotlandtraveltrade.com or email [email protected] Scotland’s Tay Country — Culture & Design 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 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 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 . In 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 February the annual Winter Words interesting features is the multi- Ballantyne’s salmon! View a range recognised for her pioneering work are welcome to enjoy a year-round Festival features an inspiring mix of star faceted sundial designed by John of changing exhibitions including in modern dance. Advance booking programme of classic and popular authors, talks, events, workshops and Mylne, Master Mason to Charles I. It is portraits by John Everett Millais. required. (closed for 2020) drama, comedy, new writing, unique film. Space for coach drop off and pick advisable to pre-book your visit. Advance booking required. T: 01738 783425 Perth productions and touring shows. up. (closed for 2020) (closed for 2020) T: 01738 632488 E: fergussonreception@culturepk. T: 01738 477732 T: 01796 484626 T: 01764 681433 E: [email protected] org.uk E: [email protected] E: giles.conisbee@ www.drummondcastlegardens. www.culturepk.org.uk/museums-and- www.culturepk.org.uk/museums- www.horsecross.co.uk/perth-theatre PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com co.uk/group-visits 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- an international centre The McManus: Dundee’s Art Dundee Repertory Theatre - home Dundee Contemporary Arts Dundee Science Centre - enjoy a of design for Scotland - the first ever Gallery & Museum - this award- of Scotland’s only full-time ensemble - a world-class centre for the culture of curiosity, confidence and design museum built in the UK winning attraction is housed within a company and Scottish Dance Theatre, development and exhibition of engagement with science. Dundee outside London. Renowned architect magnificent Victorian, Gothic-revival nationally-renowned Dundee contemporary art and culture. The Science Centre is a unique 4-star Kengo Kuma’s first British building. 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 The galleries are the first dedicated regular exhibitions offer a fascinating programme of drama, dance, music destination for stylish dining. DCA over 60 hands-on exhibits depicting home to the story of Scotland’s insight into Dundee, spanning 400 and comedy. Enjoy a performance at welcomes group visits but please the senses and live science shows. outstanding design heritage and million years. The museum also one of Dundee’s cultural gems, where book in advance and contact Advance group booking required, showcase world-class touring contains an extensive retail area and a you can savour delicious meals in the DCA to discuss requirements and with daytime or exclusive evening exhibitions. showcase world-class café with an outdoor terrace. award-winning brassiere. featured exhibitions. group visiting options and coach 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 royal work can be seen in progress. The panelling and fine furniture designed Fisheries Museum is a Recognised family history room, café and gift 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 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 garden the Scottish fisheries became such renowned artists William McTaggart, striking new build, with stunning views collected by many, including Queen is packed with beautiful borders of an important part of the lives of so SJ Peploe and Jack Vettriano. over the Heritage Quarter, links Elizabeth and Elton John. Advance old-fashioned roses and herbaceous many Scots. Advance group booking Advance group booking required. superbly with the world’s first Carnegie group booking required. plants. Coach parking available. required. Coach parking available. T: 01592 583206 Library, providing experiences for T: 01334 828273 T: 0131 458 0204 T: 01333 310628 E: [email protected] everyone to enjoy . 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.