Angus is steeped in nature, beauty and heritage, to explore at your own pace. Our travel itineraries are packed full of suggestions to help you plan your trip to Angus, whether you’re coming for a day or staying longer.
Take a look at some of the exciting events and festivals taking place in Angus.
🚆 Explore Angus by train this October! 🍂
With the ScotRail Family Pass, up to two adults and four children can enjoy unlimited train travel across Scotland for seven consecutive days, all for just £60 per family.
Hop off at Arbroath, Montrose, Carnoustie or Monifieth and fill the school holidays with coastal walks, local attractions, fascinating heritage and family adventures.
🎟️ £60 per family
👨👩👧👦 Up to two adults and four children
🚆 Unlimited travel for seven consecutive days
📅 Start your week on any day between 12 and 19 October 2026
From short trips to big adventures, where will you explore first?
Buy your Family Pass online at https://orlo.uk/eQnv6 or from a ScotRail station. Terms and conditions apply.
🚆 Explore Angus by train this October! 🍂
With the ScotRail Family Pass, up to two adults and four children can enjoy unlimited train travel across Scotland for seven consecutive days, all for just £60 per family.
Hop off at Arbroath, Montrose, Carnoustie or Monifieth and fill the school holidays with coastal walks, local attractions, fascinating heritage and family adventures.
🎟️ £60 per family
👨👩👧👦 Up to two adults and four children
🚆 Unlimited travel for seven consecutive days
📅 Start your week on any day between 12 and 19 October 2026
From short trips to big adventures, where will you explore first?
Buy your Family Pass online at https://orlo.uk/eQnv6 or from a ScotRail station. Terms and conditions apply.
🍽️ What’s your must-try food or drink experience in Angus?
Perhaps it’s a freshly smoked Arbroath Smokie, a traditional Forfar Bridie, locally grown tea or a dram of Angus whisky.
Maybe it’s a farm-to-fork feast, freshly picked berries, a favourite café, a local producer or something delicious you always take home. Angus is filled with memorable flavours and foodie experiences waiting to be discovered.
👇 Share your top recommendation in the comments.
🍽️ What’s your must-try food or drink experience in Angus?
Perhaps it’s a freshly smoked Arbroath Smokie, a traditional Forfar Bridie, locally grown tea or a dram of Angus whisky.
Maybe it’s a farm-to-fork feast, freshly picked berries, a favourite café, a local producer or something delicious you always take home. Angus is filled with memorable flavours and foodie experiences waiting to be discovered.
👇 Share your top recommendation in the comments.
World-class golf is returning to Carnoustie. ⛳
The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship takes place from 1 to 4 October, bringing leading professional golfers and amateur players together across three celebrated Scottish links courses.
Carnoustie Championship Course joins the Old Course at St Andrews and Kingsbarns Golf Links for the opening three days, before the final round takes place at St Andrews. The championship features both an individual professional competition and a team event pairing each professional with an amateur.
📸 Pictured: Bob MacIntyre, winner of the 2025 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.
World-class golf is returning to Carnoustie. ⛳
The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship takes place from 1 to 4 October, bringing leading professional golfers and amateur players together across three celebrated Scottish links courses.
Carnoustie Championship Course joins the Old Course at St Andrews and Kingsbarns Golf Links for the opening three days, before the final round takes place at St Andrews. The championship features both an individual professional competition and a team event pairing each professional with an amateur.
📸 Pictured: Bob MacIntyre, winner of the 2025 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.
🥟 An Angus classic, fresh from the oven.
With crisp pastry, a savoury filling and plenty of local tradition, the Forfar Bridie is a must-try during any visit to Angus.
This famous bake has been made in the historic market town of Forfar since the 19th century and remains a favourite with locals and visitors today.
❓ Now for the important question: are you having yours for lunch, as a snack or straight from the bakery?
🥟 An Angus classic, fresh from the oven.
With crisp pastry, a savoury filling and plenty of local tradition, the Forfar Bridie is a must-try during any visit to Angus.
This famous bake has been made in the historic market town of Forfar since the 19th century and remains a favourite with locals and visitors today.
❓ Now for the important question: are you having yours for lunch, as a snack or straight from the bakery?
