With its fantastic glens, stunning coastline and a cosmopolitan city, Angus & Dundee offers an exciting array of attractions alongside outstanding Scottish natural beauty. This compact area in the north east of Scotland offers visitors the best of both worlds, where you can enjoy the exciting city life Dundee has to offer and venture into the welcoming towns and villages scattered throughout Angus.
If you are drawn to the peacefulness of the countryside, you will enjoy the cosy relaxed atmosphere of village life in Angus, with self-catering cottages and old style country bed and breakfasts, alternatively there are tempting hotels to stay, within bustling Dundee.
Foodies visiting this area of Scotland will enjoy the excellent local produce available at farmers markets and farm shops across the region. As well as the Arbroath Smokie (haddock), be sure to try Aberdeen Angus beef, a famous export of the area.
Explore Dundee
Dundee is Scotland’s fourth largest city, located on the banks of the River Tay it’s a city with an industrial Scottish heritage, home too many inventors.
Discovery Point is an excellent place to visit when in Dundee here you can uncover the tale of Captain Scott and Ernst Shackletown, and one of the most heroic voyages of exploration ever taken. The centre has interesting displays and is situated at the waterfront, offering great views over the River Tay.
Broughty Castle Museum sits proudly at the mouth of the River Tay built in 1496 it has faced many sieges and battles, yet still stands intact today. The top floor of the castle itself offers striking views over the surrounding area accessed by a spiral staircase, while the museum has exhibits of ancient weapons - all worth seeing.
Step Back in Time in Angus
The tranquil area that is Angus today is somewhat different from how it was. Once the area was covered in battlements and the site of fierce battles between Scotland and their neighbours, England. The Angus countryside stretches out from the city of Dundee along the East coast.
The Angus Glens are often referred to as the foothills of the Highlands, and are less than an hour from the beach. Every Glen is different, yet truly spectacular in its own right. If you enjoy the great outdoors you will not be disappointed. There are various trails of all sizes and difficulty so there is something to suit everyone.
Arbroath Abbey in Angus is well worth a visit towering over the town of Arbroath, the abbey is partly ruined, but it is still an impressive site to explore. There is a copy of the Declaration of Arbroath, with audio depictions representing the people involved in its declaration.
