Welcome to our about Angus Area page

logo1  Angus Area.
 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.
 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. You can find a list of links to a number of B & Bs', Hotels and guest houses on our links page.

 

Year of the Light

 

 bellrock2011 is the Year of the Light - a 12-month celebration of one of the world's greatest feats of engineering, the Bell Rock Lighthouse.

Built by Robert Stevenson and completed in 1811, the Bell Rock Lighthouse has saved thousands of lives over the last two centuries by alerting vessels to the deadly rocks lying just below the surface of the water 11 miles out from Arbroath Harbour.

The bicentenary celebrations centre on the town of Arbroath, home to many of the early 19th century tradesmen, labourers and engineers who were involved in the four-year construction of the Bell Rock Lighthouse and the lighthouse keepers who manned it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some of our local Hotels and B & B's

 

Please note, this list is not intended to be our recommendations, but we can assure you that all establishments on this list are well worth a visit.

 Website  Rosely Country House Hotel

Website  Hotel Ogston's 

Website Cliffburn Hotel

Website Brucefield Boutique B & B 5*

Website Inishowen Guest House

Website Five Gables Guest House

Website The Old Vicarage

Website Harbour Nights Guest House



 

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Club Committee

The Club Committee run the club as the trading arm of the Branch. It is in their best interests to make sure the Club is in profit and does not make a loss. Those members on the Club Committee are mostly un-trained in operating a Club professionally but they do the best they can. Anyone can become a member of the Club Ciommittee, we are always looking for new younger members to join with new ideas to move us forwards into the next century.
 

Pensions & Welfare Advisor

The Branch Pensions & Welfare advisor assists any ex-serviceman or woman, whether a member or not, to pursue their possible entitlement to a War Disablement Pension or help out the best they can in their welfare.
The P & W Advisor can be contacted via the Branch. Please do not put off getting in touch with the advisor, he can get things moving very quickly and will save you a lot of problems later on.
 

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