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What to do and see in Angus, Scotland: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Angus, United Kingdom including Angus Glens, Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre, Bon Scott Statue, Langley Park Gardens, The Burn, Gin Bothy Experience, Glamis Castle, Lunan Bay, Montrose Basin Visitor Centre, Scottish Wildlife Trust, Arbroath Abbey.
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1. Angus Glens
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 108 reviews
Reviewed By craigmZ6920JW - Perth, United Kingdom
Excellant walk to mayar and onto driesh with my wife and 2 kids 7 and 9, nice climb corrie fee and great veiws from the top. Car parking good and paths are good,
2. Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre
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5.0 based on 280 reviews
Britain's first operational military air station was established in Montrose by the Royal Flying Corps in 1913. The heritage centre's collection of photographs and artefacts tell the story of RFC/RAF Montrose and the men and women who served here through two world wars. The award-winning heritage centre is an accredited museum run entirely by volunteers and was proud to receive The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service in 2014. COVID-19 precautions - visits must be booked in advance. Please see the museum website for more details.
Reviewed By vallie77
Absolutely fantastic couple hours spent wandering round this amazing gem of a place, highly recommend a visit! Staff are super friendly and informative. I especially loved the wee room full of old 40s wedding dresses , photos, jewellery etc, . Easiest 5star review ever!
3. Bon Scott Statue
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 168 reviews
Reviewed By 950anguse - Kirriemuir, United Kingdom
Even in the chilly damp cold of a Northeastern January morning in the Wee Red Town of Kirriemuir, the magnificent statue of Bon Scott in the Bellie's Brae Car Park still compels the great singer's admirers to congregate around it in well-behaved worship of their late rock-star hero. It's not an uncommon site here in our tight-knit community. In fact, I drove past a pretty pile of such people, chatting, admiring, taking and posing for photos, this very morning, and watched them awhile ... thought they might be probably Dutch. Anyway, the now well-established long-weekend annual bean-feast to the great Bon ... Kirriemuir's very own "The Bonfest" begins celebrating on May 3, 4 & 5. ... and the local caterers will be braced to provide all they require. Bon Scott is certainly an asset to the interesting little Scottish town of his birth.
4. Langley Park Gardens
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5.0 based on 58 reviews
4 Beautiful Walled Gardens in the grounds of a historic Georgian Mansion. There are fabulous views over Montrose Town and Montrose Basin. A 20 acre Wildflower Meadow with its abundance of Wildlife, has tracks mown through to give access to the WildLife Pond and Standing Stone. Ancient Trees add to the beauty of the natural landscape.
Reviewed By paddyfloss - Aberdeen, United Kingdom
This is a beautiful gem of a garden and a great tribute to the owners' very hard work and enthusiasm. We were there at the start of August and the herbaceous borders and beds were in full bloom. Lovely touches here and there hidden throughout the four walled grdens. The view of the Montrose Basin across the fields enhances the experience. Would most certainly recommend to those interested in their gardening. The pool at the front of the property and the fish are impressive too .
5. The Burn
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5.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By IreneD342 - Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Beautiful house and grounds with stunning features and walks. So tranquil walking by the river in the gorge.
6. Gin Bothy Experience
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5.0 based on 35 reviews
The Bothy Experience, home of the award winning Gin Bothy is nestled in the historic village of Glamis in Angus, minutes from Glamis castle. Like a Bothy it is free to explore, our Bothy Beginnings room takes you through our Gin Bothy journey while our Bothy Tales room tells the story of Scottish Bothies. The Bothy Larder shop has locally sourced food, drinks, and carefully selected gifts. Join us in our cosy and rustic bothy rooms for a tasting experience and we'll guide you through a seasonal selection of our gins and liqueurs, creating our perfect serves for you to enjoy. We also host a range of exclusive tastings and cultural events throughout the year.
Reviewed By donnamblac66_rkc
OMG.....Gin lovers should absolutely give this a go, and Gin Haters should definitely try it!! We went just after Lockdown in the pouring rain, but it never dampened the visit!! Everything is on the level so if you are like me with mobility issues (on Crutches) then its easy accessed, may pose a bumpy problem for wheelchair users but I'm sure the taste of the gin will more than compensate for the bumps....lol we had Kim as our guide (founder of the Bothy Experience) and she was amazing, told us all about the methods in gin making, if this was a non covid visit she would have sang a few songs in the session too. All the staff are super friendly, and I can honestly say we will be back, its a great place to take visitors, or even just a wee day out to Glamis!! Whats also amazing is if you have a Driver, then they too still get the tasting experience as they take home a wee gin goody bag!!
7. Glamis Castle
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4.5 based on 1,585 reviews
2019 Opening Times - March 30th - December 19th Witness to over 1000 years of history in the heart of Angus is the stunning and historic Glamis Castle. Ancestral seat to the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne, inspiration for Shakespeare's Macbeth and childhood home of H.M. Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. Glamis Castle has witnessed a wealth of history. Throughout our open season expert guides will help visitors follow in the footsteps of Mary, Queen of Scots, James V, Bonnie Dundee, the Old Jacobite Pretender to the throne James VIII, the ill-fated Janet Douglas and of course tell the story of the bitter-sweet life of Mary Eleanor Bowes. See our gardens and grounds flourish in the Summer months, visit our Gift Shop for some inspirational gift ideas and be served scrumptious delights from the Victorian Kitchen Restaurant.
Reviewed By iainatsea - Helensburgh, United Kingdom
I was very interested to visit HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother's childhood home and the place where the late Princess Margaret was born. Despite its imposing stature Glamis Castle is a very homely place. It was one of the first houses tin the UK to have central heating installed and so it was warm and cosy too. Hundreds of years of fascinating history of Scotland are told in the house and it was nice seeing casual photos of our Royal family 'at home' enjoying life inside their grand house. Outside, there is a well stocked walled garden, a beautiful Italian garden and pet cemetery, a memorial to Princess Margaret and a MacBeth Walk with wooden statues of characters from the Shakespeare story that was set in Glamis Castle and its grounds. The Castle has the comfortable feel of a private home and indeed, the 19th Earl of Strathmore still lives there.
8. Lunan Bay
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4.5 based on 252 reviews
Foremans Cottage is a stylish and sophisticated retreat on Lunan Bay Beach. It has been featured in many glossies and with its 3 bedrooms, one with ensuite roll top, drench showers, and open fireplaces and log burner, it is ideal for a romantic break, families and a get away from it all break. The beach at Lunan is idyllic all year round.
Reviewed By kjf_x - Carnoustie, United Kingdom
Great for walks. For a long stretch along the beach, a quick walk with the dog or just a wee stop off to have picnic and relax. The area is lovely and very large so there can be many visitors and you can still be far away from the nearest person. 100% worth a visit.
9. Montrose Basin Visitor Centre, Scottish Wildlife Trust
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4.5 based on 166 reviews
Montrose Basin is the enclosed estuary of the South Esk River. The reserve includes a 4-star visitor centre along with four remote bird hides. Covering 750 hectares, Montrose Basin is home to thousands of migratory birds including pink-footed geese, common terns, knots and sedge warblers. Highlights include telescopes, binoculars and live footage of migratory birds. Children will love the interactive toys and games such as microscopes, wildlife portal and puzzles. Children's activities and themed events are held regularly, as well as formal and informal educational groups run throughout the year. Fairtrade tea and coffee can be enjoyed with panoramic views across the Basin, and a range of wildlife gifts are available from the gift shop.
Reviewed By tlpWetherby
We'd been intrigued by the Montrose basin and wanted a closer look. The visitor centre is so well set up with telescopes and binoculars to make you feel incredibly close to the creatures on the reserve- seals, herons and osprey in particular had our whole family engrossed for a couple of hours. The current covid set up gives each household their own booth to watch from which was great. Interesting and engaging displays, a lovely little shop and helpful staff- we were so glad we visited. The centre gave us a good panoramic view of the basin before we then went and explored some of the hides. At the Shelduck hide we were lucky enough to see a sparrowhawk fly right past the window and down the ditch line!
10. Arbroath Abbey
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 401 reviews
The abbey is closed for now, but you can view the iconic grounds and exterior. Arbroath Abbey is a testament to the dynamic piety of Scotland’s medieval monarchs. It was founded in 1178 by King William I ‘the Lion’ as a memorial to his childhood friend Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, who was murdered in 1170.
Reviewed By travelwitch - Columbus, United States
I always enjoy visiting ruins - abbey, castle, cathedral, etc. I find it fascinating to take photos of the ruins and to imagine what life was like inside and outside of the building in its day. Arbroath Abbey does not disappoint and there are Historical Scotland workers who are happy to share information with you. Being on the Historical Scotland registry it is free to pass holders and definitely worth a visit. Nice little gift shop with some beautiful HeatherGem pieces, and of course a toilet. Allow an hour or so to visit.
