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Local Attractions Accommodation Local History Feedback Nearby ... Carnoustie ... known throughout the world for it's golf courses. Montrose ... a popular seaside resort and birthplace of James Graham (Marquis of Montrose). Kirriemuir ... home to J.M.Barrie and a superb base from which to explore the Grampians. Maps ... Access to Arbroath is excellent. To find your way around the region, load our Angus map and choose your destination! Links ... Angus Tourist Board Scottish Tourist Board Scottish Towns |
popular east coast holiday resort with fine sandy beaches, spectacular red
sandstone cliffs and caves along the coast line. There are some excellent
golf courses both in and around the town, together with a Nature Trail.
To the south east lies the Bell Rock lighthouse and the Signal Tower (built
in 1813), both designed by Robert Stevenson. The Tower is now houses the
town's museum.
ich in history, Arbroath has a fine abbey (originally a Cluniac priory), in
which the
Declaration of Arbroath
was signed after the Battle of Bannockburn where Robert the Bruce liberated
Scotland. Although the author of this Latin document is unknown, it is
believed to have been Bernard de Linton, Abbot of Arbroath and Chancellor of
Scotland.
You can find out more detail by visiting our Arbroath Abbey section.
rbroath has long been a fishing centre and is particularly associated with
kippers and Abroath Smokies (smoked haddock). As you might expect, the
restaurateurs in the area make full use of this fresh local produce.
he
accommodation
available in Arbroath offers the visitor everything from a bed and breakfast
establishment to a five star luxury hotel, all of which offer exceptional
standards and quality service.
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| Last Updated November 1999 |
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