Welcome to Visit Angus

Golf has been played in Carnoustie Country for over 450 years. On seven occasions, the Open Championship has been settled here with the mighty links of Carnoustie providing the firmest of tests.

The first golfer to triumph was the Scottish-born American Tommy Armour; a US Open winner and then the reigning PGA Champion. The latest was Padraig Harrington after a play-off with Sergio Garcia in 2007.

Only the best prevail at Carnoustie with Ben Hogan, Tom Watson and Paul Lawrie proving the point in 1953, 1975 and 1999 respectively. With drama and excitement aplenty, a win requires nerves of steel aligned with exceptional golf. The 147th Open Championship will be no different.

This is a long, sloping and terraced garden at over 800 feet in the Braes of Angus, developed to be a garden for all seasons. Half is dominated by bulbs, rhododendrons, azaleas, primulas, meconopsis and clematis. The other half mainly later summer bulbs, herbaceous plants and roses. There is also a rockery/scree and fernery.

Car parking beside the church (50 yards away) and by the village hall opposite (where pop-up coffee facility will be set up hopefully!). There will be a plant stall.

From Kirriemuir take the B955 (sign-posted to “The Glens”) to Dykehead (about five miles). From there follow the “Prosen” sign for about five miles. “Inchmill” is the white fronted cottage beside the phone box.

Plants for Sale.

Directions: From Kirriemuir take the B955 (sign-posted to The Glens) to Dykehead (about five miles). From there follow the Prosen sign for about five miles. Inchmill is the white fronted cottage beside the phone box.

Other details: Car parking beside the church (50 yards away) and by the village hall opposite.

Beneficiaries: The Archie Foundation 60%.

These sessions are ideal for anyone who has never paddled a kayak.

Learn basic skills on land, quickly progressing onto the water with an instructor.

Please bring a towel and a change of shoes.

Participants must be eight years old and over and able to swim 25 metres.

TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL

Dougie MacLean has developed a unique blend of lyrical, ‘roots based’ songwriting and instrumental composition that has helped build an international reputation as songwriter, composer and extraordinary performer. He has played concerts and festivals all over the world including New York’s Carnegie Hall, Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall and London’s Festival Theatre. His ending of the Closing Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow (with Kylie Minogue and Lulu) was viewed by over a billion people worldwide!

MacLean’s songs have been covered by hosts of artists, including Paolo Nutini, Amy MacDonald, Ronan Keating, Mary Black, Frankie Miller and Kathy Mattea.

His song ‘Caledonia’ has become one of Scotland’s most popular contemporary songs and his music has been used in films (eg Last of the Mohicans, T2 Trainspotting), TV Drama (eg BBC’s A Mug’s Game) and he’s been the subject of three BBC TV music documentaries. Dougie has received numerous gold discs for album sales, two prestigious Tartan Clef Awards, a place in the Scottish Music Hall of Fame, a Lifetime Achievement Award from BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and an OBE in the New Year Honours list!

Event run by ANGUSalive

The free festival at Carnoustie House Grounds is intended as a way for local people to celebrate the return of the prestigious golf tournament.

Running from 10am to 10.30pm, the Carnoustie Community Development Trust event will feature live music, farmer’s market, kids zone, fitness activities and a beauty zone.

A farmer’s market will feature 16 stalls. Local traders are organising different zones, such as a beauty zone.

A fitness zone, organised by Caledonia Fitness, will include a children’s assault course and demonstrations.

The kids zone, situated around the play park, will have messy fun, face painting and storytelling.

The main arena will feature dancing demonstrations and live music, including a chance for local people to perform on an open mic.

Attractions – Made in Carnoustie, Angus Farmers Market, Caledonia Fitness Zone, Beauty Zone, Kids Zone, Farm Zone, DJ Laing JCB digger, Sports Zone, street food, outdoor cinema, rock garden.

Live music – Just 3 Folk, Abandon, Funk & Disorderly, Ronald Simone Swing Trio, Booker, Gleadhriach, Salsa Celtica.

No cars, no parking – please use public transport and walk to the venue.

Bringing your own alcohol is not permitted, but please bring shades, a picnic hamper and a blanket. Dogs on leads are welcome.

See Thomas on the Caledonian Railway on the 21st and 22nd July.

Remember your train ticket covers all the attractions, for more details see box below. Brechin Station is the main venue for the attractions and your day should be planned with the greater part of your stay at this station. Limited on site parking at this station but arrangements made for additional parking nearby..

At Brechin Station there is a shop with lots of Thomas goodies, a picnic area and a Buffet serving hot and cold food, also tea, coffee, soft drinks, also BBQ. Station opens at 9:30am and closes at 4:30pm. Shop & Buffet open at 10:15am. Entry to Brechin Station is by train ticket only.

Bridge of Dun station has picnic tables. Classic bus service, more details below. Bridge of Dun is open from 10:00am until 3:30pm. Free car parking on site.

Check website for departure times for trains.

Telephone 01356 622992.

The redesign and replanting of this historic garden have preserved and extended its traditional framework of holly, privet and box.

A grassed central alley, embellished with circles, links themed gardens, including the recently replanted gold garden and hot border, with the fine collection of old roses and the fountain and pond of the formal white garden.

A walk through the woodland garden, home to rare breed sheep, with its extensive border of mixed heathers, leads to the River North Esk. From there rough paths lead both ways along the bank.

This very special garden has been featured in the March 2015 edition of Homes & Gardens, the December 2017 edition of English Garden and later in 2018 in Country Life.

Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 July – 2pm-5pm

1 June – 31 August (Tuesdays only). 1pm-5pm.  All other dates between 1 June – 31 August by arrangement.

Directions: From the A90 south of Northwater Bridge take the exit to Hillside and next left to Gallery and Marykirk. From the A937 west of rail underpass follow signs to Gallery and Northwater Bridge.

Homemade Teas, Disabled Access, Dogs on Leads welcome.

Beneficiaries: Perennial receive 60%.

Led by our volunteer tour guides, the tour will take in the perimeter of Hospitalfield House, the Walled Garden and the back court yards, providing a detailed overview of the site’s history from its founding by the church, it’s life as a home, and its contemporary use and future plans as a space for artists.

The Garden Café is also open on Saturdays until September from 11am – 4pm.

Whether you are a complete novice or just love the outdoors the Bushcraft foundation skills course will introduce you to the essential skills of bushcraft and survival.

Each course has a core theme with variations depending on weather, group dynamics or abilities.

The emphasis is on fun and hands on experiential learning. No experience is necessary and all equipment is provided (you are welcome to use your own).

Courses generally cover the basic skills required to survive and is based on the four main principles of survival; fire, food, shelter and water. The course adapts to the changing seasons, but below is a typical example:

You will be given practical hands-on experience on;

• How to build an emergency shelter using only natural materials from the woodland.
• Foraging for wild plants and being shown how they can be utilised.
• Taught several different means of establishing a fire including site selection, material selection and the ignition sources while out in the woods.
• Collect and purify contaminated water and make it safe to drink.

9 Pearse Street DD9 6JR (Irene and James Mackie): A recently redesigned garden with an interesting and colourful herbaceous border, huge collection of ferns and lovely rural feel.

24 North Latch Road DD9 6LE (Alistair and Mary Gray): Expertly grown competitive vegetables along with a spectacular display of colourful bedding full greenhouses.

30 Drumachlie Park DD9 7BU (Dave and Pam Henderson): Roses and monardas flourish amidst a garden also featuring bedding plants, greenhouse and patio and all inspired by the memory of Dave’s mum.

Airlie House 20 Airlie Street, DD9 6JP (Laura Croll): A fantasy garden and summerhouse themed for summer in an enchanted forest.

Golf View DD9 7QU (Kathleen Stephen ): Plants, mostly in containers, provide wonderful colour contrasting with this green and peaceful garden, also featuring a pond and white stemmed birches.

East Kintrockat DD9 6RP (Colin and Moira Sandeman): A large open country garden with island beds, natural pond, kitchen garden and riverside walk.

Lower Duncraig 2, Castle Street, DD9 6JN (Jan Oag): A small town garden recently redesigned with plants selected mainly for their value to wildlife and including a small pond, a few trees and twenty different roses.

Pearse Croft 8-10 Pearse Street DD9 6JR (Dr. Hamish and Gail Greig): A classic Scottish town garden reflecting mature box hedges and shrubs, fruit trees, roses underplanted with herbaceous and bulbs and a wildlife haven for birds and bees.

Brechin Community Garden Montrose Street DD9 7EF: Started in 2015 on an abandoned allotment site, this community scheme shares experience and learning skills involved in gardening for their own use and for local people.

Directions: Free parking and car parks are available around the city of Brechin.

Other details: Tickets and teas at Brechin Cathedral Hall, Church Lane, DD9 6EU.

Homemade Teas, Plants for Sale, Children’s Activities, Wheelchair Access.

Beneficiaries: BCP, The Pantry 30% and The Attic 30%

The Three Inch Fools are a five-strong troupe of actors with all manner of musical instruments, travelling with set, props and costumes across the UK, performing a highly imaginative and vibrantly musical take on Shakespeare’s plays.

The Fools perform Shakespeare in almost any kind of setting – to date, they have performed at castles, cathedrals, historic houses, gardens, churches, market places, village greens, an old fire station, a medieval crypt, a crowded pub and a garlic farm – all the world’s a stage!

You can see this motley troupe at Glamis Castle this Summer

Gates open at 6pm.

Telephone 01307 840393 or visit the website