Located just north of the Kingdom of Fife, south
of Aberdeenshire and to the east of Perthshire, Angus is separated
from Fife by a body of water known as the Firth of Tay. Famed for
its stunning seascape between Arbroath and Montrose, the jewel in
the golfing crown of Angus is Carnoustie Championship Links, while
the main city of the region is of course, Dundee.
Angus Folk Museum
Angus Folk Museum, Kirk Wynd, Glamis, Forfar, Angus
Featuring the likes of cruisie lamps, pirn winders, cloutie rugs,
bannock spades and a thrawcrook, the domestic section is housed
in six charming 18th-century cottages while the agricultural collection
illustrates changes in the Angus countryside in the last 200 years.
Phone: + 44 1307 840 288
Barrie's Birthplace, Kirriemuir, Angus
The birthplace of J.M. Barrie, the creator Peter Pan, the adjacent
house contains an exhibition about Barrie's literary and theatrical
works entitled "The Genius of J.M. Barrie". The garden
has been redeveloped to include a living-willow crocodile and Peter
Pan statue. Phone: + 44 01575 572646
Barry Mill, Barry, Carnoustie, Angus
Rebuilt in 1814 after a fire, the original machinery in this 19th-century
mill has been restored and visitors can see it turning once more.
Milling demonstrations normally take place on Sunday afternoons,
while a range of displays highlight the important place the mill
held in the community. Phone: + 44 1241 856761
Broughty Castle Museum, Esplanade, Broughty Ferry,
Dundee
Set in a 15th Century coastal fort, this museum of local history
and wildlife specialises in the history of whaling and includes
armoury and an observation post. Visitors enjoy spectacular views
of the Tay estuary. Phone: + 44 1382 436916
Caledonian Railway Ltd., Brechin, Angus
This heritage steam railway runs four miles from a unique Victorian
terminus station at Brechin to the remote Bridge of Dun. Visitors
can take interesting walks from the station to the Montrose Basin
Bird Sanctuary. Phone: + 44 1356 622992
Discovery Point & RRS Discovery, Discovery
Quay, Dundee
Follow in the footsteps of Captain Scott and Ernest Shackleton
and experience one of the greatest stories ever told. In 1901 Captain
Scott set sail and spent two long winters frozen into the Antarctic
ice. Discovery returned home in 1904 to a hero's welcome and a
place
in maritime history. The exhibitions are a mix of audiovisual and
multimedia, alongside displays of actual artefacts that belonged
to Scott and the brave crew who sailed with him. Phone: + 44 1382
225891
Edzell Castle & Gardens
Edzell Castle & Gardens, Edzell, By Brechin,
Angus
Created by Sir David Lindsay in 1604, the walled garden at Edzell
Castle is one of Scotland's unique sights. Featuring walls decorated
with sculptured stone and flower boxes, "The Pleasance" is
a delightful formal garden. Phone: + 44 1356 648631
Glamis Castle, Glamis, By Forfar, Angus
Set in the heart of the Angus Glens, Glamis Castle provides a wonderful
day out. Once the childhood home of the Queen Mother, the Castle
is now home to the Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne. Guided tours
take you through the public areas, while other attractions include
the Italian Garden and Nature Trail. Phone: + 44 1307 840393
House of Dun, Montrose, Angus
This beautiful Georgian House, overlooking the Montrose Basin, was
designed and built by William Adam in 1730 for David Erskine, Lord
Dun. The house contains a fine collection of portraits, furniture
and porcelain, while the small walled garden has features a range
of plants typical of the 1880's. Phone: + 44 1674 810264
McManus Galleries, Albert Square, Dundee
Housing a fabulous collection of art, archaeology, local history
and wildlife displays, the collection includes fine examples of
19th and 20th century paintings, prints, sculpture, furniture,
clocks,
ceramics and silver. Phone: + 44 1382 432350
Meigle Sculptured Stones
Meigle Sculptured Stones, Dundee Road, Meigle
Situated in the Meigle Museum, this magnificent collection of 26
sculptured monuments is one of the most important site-specific
assemblages of early medieval sculpture in Western Europe. Phone:
+ 44 1828 640612
Mills Observatory, Glamis Road, Dundee
Visitors can discover the wonders of the Universe at Britain's
only full-time public observatory, which features a Planetarium,
along
with interesting Astronomy and Space Exploration displays. Phone:
+ 44 1382 435967
Montrose Basin Wildlife Centre, Rossie Braes, Montrose,
Angus
Visitors can see magnificent wildlife and enjoy a superb panorama
from the comfort of this unique centre, which comprises 3 remote
video cameras, shop, videos and a range of displays. Phone + 44
1674 676336
Pictavia Visitor Centre, Brechin, Angus
Situated by Brechin Castle Centre, Pictavia tells the fascinating
story of the ancient Picts, who inhabited Scotland during the 1st
millennium AD. The Centre offers an insight into these enigmatic
people through a mixture of artefacts and interactive exhibits.
Phone: + 44 1307 473785
Pitmuies Gardens, Forfar, Angus
Comprising two walled gardens, the walls are still as shown on
an estate map of 1780 and shelter a traditional fruit and flower
garden
leading to semi-formal gardens beyond. These gardens have a mix
of roses, herbaceous borders and a celebrated summer display of
delphiniums. Phone: + 44 1241 828 245
Sensation Science Centre, Greenmarket, Dundee
Devoted to the five senses, this unique family attraction uses
over 60 exhibits to enable visitors to experience the magic of
science.
Live shows, workshops and informative talks take place daily. Phone:
+ 44 1382 228800
Verdant Works, West Hendersons Wynd, Dundee
Take a step back in time and discover how the people of Dundee lived,
worked and played over 100 years ago. One of the main industries
was the manufacture of jute and visitors may absorb the sights,
sounds and smells associated with this. Features include film shows
and interactive displays. Phone: + 44 1382 225282
