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What to do and see in Angus, Scotland: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Angus, United Kingdom including Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre, Bon Scott Statue, Glamis Castle, Arbroath Abbey, Montrose Basin Visitor Centre, Scottish Wildlife Trust, Crombie Country Park, House of Dun, Arbroath to Auchmithie Coastal Path, West Links Park, Kerr's Miniature Railway.
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1. Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre
Overall Ratings
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!
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Montrose Basin Visitor Centre, Scottish Wildlife Trust
Overall Ratings
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!
6. Crombie Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By ronnieblue - Dundee, United Kingdom
This country park is ideal for a slow walk taking in the beautiful scenery and lots of fresh air.We spent some time exploring the woods and the loch. Ideal for all ages????
7. House of Dun
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4.5 based on 265 reviews
The House of Dun is more than just a historic house, the Dun Estate boasts some wonderful walks, lively nature and fantastic views over the Montrose Basin. The Estate has amassed some fascinating features from over the years including an icehouse, the family mausoleum, the ruins of Dun Castle, a Neolithic monument and two walled gardens. During a tour of the house you will find out what life was like for the people living there, both above and below the stairs. One of the keynote features of the property is the astounding plasterwork in the salon. The plasterwork is a real statement by the family, and is teaming with detail and symbolism. With most of the collection on display being original to the house, you can be guaranteed an authentic view of how the people of the house lived. The property also has an excellent cafe and a separate gift shop. The cafe serves cakes and meals that will be suitable for almost anyone’s dietary needs.
Reviewed By CMA94 - London, United Kingdom
We visited House of Dun as part of a journey up to Aberdeen and were surprised by how lovely it is and how much there is to see in the house. Our tour guide was Karen who was very knowledgeable and entertaining. We enjoyed the chance to look around the rooms independently and ask questions (and dress up as servants!). The gardens are also very beautiful and full of wildlife. We were able to access the property for free due to the reciprocal arrangement between the National Trust (England) and National Trust for Scotland, so it was an excellent value afternoon out and we would recommend it to anyone who enjoys historic properties and gardens.
8. Arbroath to Auchmithie Coastal Path
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 167 reviews
Reviewed By scottmurray01 - Montrose, United Kingdom
A Stunning place with loads to see a lovely walk . Maby not so good for young kids as cliffs have steep drops.
9. West Links Park
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4.5 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By traveller2454 - Dalbeattie, United Kingdom
We had a great time here, not just our wee grandson! There's so much to do and I even ventured in for a paddle on the beach. The park itself has plenty to keep children amused and there's a snack bar with hot food and ice cream. The railway wasn't operational when we were there, but I'm sure children would love it - Papa was very disappointed not to see it working! The park's right next to the beach so a hop down there is compulsory and we were lucky to have great weather for it. Another attraction for the children is the number of trains passing on the nearby main line. There's also loads of parking spaces and the whole park was very clean and tidy with people respecting Covid regulations. Definitely a must-visit for families.
10. Kerr's Miniature Railway
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 46 reviews
