The
Royal British Legion Scotland
Arbroath Branch Club
Branch Scottish Charity No: SC 030205
Working at the Heart of the Angus Area for the Ex-Service members and Local Community
Welcome to our Angus Area Page
Angus offers miles of unspoiled charm; of idyllic beaches, unspoiled glens, rugged mountains and breath-taking scenery to explore. In an area of just 2,200 square kilometres rolling countryside, rugged cliffs, seaside towns, market burghs, turreted castles and ancient relics stand side by side. With such a rich bounty, Angus offers the perfect environment for a wide variety of historical, cultural, outdoor and leisure pursuits.
Arbroath Abbey - Symbol of a Nation
Angus claims one of the most
important symbols of Scottish nationhood in historic
Arbroath Abbey.
The Abbey, long associated with the
signing of the Declaration of Arbroath in 1320, is now attracting
even more visitors interested in Scottish history with the addition
of a ?1.8m visitor centre. It is also the focus for the annual
Tartan Day
celebrations which take place each year to mark the signing of the
Declaration of Arbroath on April 6.
Arbroath
Arbroath (pop 25,000) is the largest Angus town, and home of the famous Abbey which was founded in 1178. It was at the Abbey in 1320 that the Declaration of Scottish Independence was signed outlining the desire of the Scottish people for self-determination.
Arbroath is a 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 now houses the town's museum. Rich 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. Arbroath has long been a fishing centre and is particularly associated with kippers and Arbroath Smokies (smoked haddock). As you might expect, the restaurateurs in the area make full use of this fresh local produce. The 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.
Arbroath has much to offer on a family day out, such as a trip to
the miniature railway. Close to the shorefront the award-
winning
Signal Tower Museum celebrates the town's history, and on the
outskirts of the town, at St Vigeans, lies a fine archaeological
museum which contains one of Scotland's finest collection of Pictish
Stones. Following the aroma of smoked fish you will find yourself at
one of the tiny smokehouses that prepare the famous delicacy - the
Arbroath Smokie.
Look out for the Arbroath Sea Fest and the Seafront Spectacular, now
an annual event, which brings Arbroath
and
the port to life each summer with a mixture of maritime culture,
street theatre and various other entertainments. Do not forget the
Bell Rock Blues Festival for all you Blues fans out there.
From the north end of Victoria Park promenade, a walk along the Seaton Cliffs Nature Trail to Carlingheugh Bay will reward you with a close-up view of some amazing sandstone rock formations. With the completion of the new dual-carriageway A92 link between Arbroath and Dundee in late 2005, the future looks promising for Arbroath.
Local Links For B&B's
Some local Hotels, B&B's and Self Catering Apartments which have web sites are listed below. They are not necessarily recommended by us, but we recommend you visit these sites and make your own minds up.
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Situated just outside Arbroath within easy walking distance to town. |
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Sandhutton Guest House, is a Victorian Villa set in a quiet residential area in the west end of Arbroath. |
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The Five Gables House is the place to stay for your holiday/short break to Arbroath. Well worth a visit to their web site. |
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Directly on the harbour / marina. Panoramic views. |
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The Inverpark Hotel is undoubtedly one of the best hotels in the pleasant seaside town of Arbroath. |
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Seol-mara, Seagate Point, Arbroath, is a stunning superior quality ground floor self-catering two-bedroom apartment. |
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A family owned hotel situated in a quiet area of Arbroath. |
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The Old Vicarage B & B which is an imposing Victorian house (former manse) situated in a quiet residential area. |
Local Links of Interest
| Arbroath Abbey |
| Local Pubs with Websites |
| The Corner Bar |
| The Pageant |
| The Portcullis |
