Spend the morning experiencing daily life on a Scottish farm and soaking up the tranquil, rural Angus landscape.

Newton Farm is a real working farm offering an award-winning, interactive and authentic farm experience to inspire young and old. You’ll be welcomed by farmers Graeme and Louise, who will introduce you to their animals and take you on a fun and educational tour of the farms. Their family has been farming here for four generations.

During your visit, you can hand-feed cows, sheep, goats and pigs. Collect eggs from the henhouse and enjoy the ‘Feeding Frenzy’ experience at feeding time.

And for the full, authentic Angus farm experience, take the friendly alpacas for a memorable walk or take part in the highland cow and alpaca experience (age restrictions apply). This includes hands-on grooming and feeding the farm’s highland cows and alpacas.

This is a truly memorable and unique opportunity to discover what daily life is like on a Scottish farm and where your food comes from throughout the seasons.

• Location: Inverarity, Forfar, Angus, Scotland, DD8 2JU
• Opening times: Farm tours and experiences available most days (booking required)
• Entry: Prices vary per experience – check the website for details
• Accessibility: The farm is relatively level and accessible to all and has an accessible toilet

The Mill, located just off the A90 outside of Forfar, aims to provide a welcoming home from home for visitors, serving simple, fresh and local food.

Their menus embrace the freshest produce from local suppliers making this the perfect spot for a light lunch. The lunch menu features a range of open sandwiches, salads, loaded fries and tasty sides.

• Location: Dundee Road, Forfar, DD8 1XF
• Opening times:
• Monday to Sunday: 10am to 4pm
• Accessibility: Level access entry and an accessible toilet

Forfar Indoor Sports is a multi-sports centre offering the opportunity for visitors to try Bowling, Curling and Ice-Skating, as well as Roller Skating and even Pickleball.

Curling is one of the world’s oldest team sports, originating in the 16th century in Scotland when games were played during winter on frozen ponds and lochs. The centre was originally opened as a curling rink in 1989 and offers the chance for you to try your hand at this unique and enjoyable sport.

The sport of lawn bowls is the forerunner of curling, a tremendously popular winter sport, and Forfar Indoor Sports operates a six-rink bowling arena.

If you want to enjoy some indoor skating, the centre welcomes skaters old and young. Experienced skaters steward the sessions so anyone who visits the rink can enjoy a skate in a relaxed yet safe environment.

Pickleball & Roller-Skating are a recent addition in the centre’s new modern all purpose hall. If you’ve never tried them before, come along and have a go!

• Location: Suttieside Road, Forfar, DD8 3NJ
• Opening times: Times vary depending on your chosen activity – see the website for session days and times
• Accessibility: Accessible access with accessible parking and toilets

The Corner House offers fantastic home cooked locally sourced food, in the heart of Forfar.

They offer traditional Scottish fare and are well known for their homemade food and their all you can eat Sunday carvery.

• Location: 1 Arbroath Road, Forfar, DD8 2HS
• Opening times:
  Monday to Saturday – 11.30am to 3pm & 5pm to 9pm
  Sunday – 12.30pm to 8pm
• Accessibility: Level access entry and an accessible toilet

Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort has everything you need for a memorable trip with the family, including golf, fishing, walking, high quality dining, a play park and even a maze. The resort also offers luxury self-catering experiences in a peaceful setting.

Book a fishing lesson for the kids, then grab some quiet time and a coffee whilst you watch from the veranda. Children can also try their hand at some golf on the putting green. The fantastic maze located within the grounds provides great outdoor entertainment for all ages, and there is a fun play park for younger ones too.

The two-mile, family-friendly walk around the resort’s impressive grounds takes you alongside the nine-hole golf course and fishing ponds. The walk has a slight incline but offers striking views over Dundee and the Angus countryside, so it’s worth the climb.

• Location: Forbes of Kingennie Drive, Dundee, DD5 3RD
• Opening times: Open daily
• Accessibility: Partially suitable for visitors with limited mobility but has accessible parking and toilets

Based within Forbes of Kingennie, the Scullery Restaurant is a popular restaurant offering locally sourced food and drink, including produce from the family farm next door.

Lunch at The Scullery Restaurant means tasty, hearty food and stunning waterside views overlooking the fishing ponds.

There are options to suit all tastes here, with something for everyone.

• Location: Forbes of Kingennie Drive, Dundee, DD5 3RD
• Opening times: Food served from 9am to 8.30pm
• Accessibility: Level access, accessible parking and toilets

Boasting two excellent golf courses, soft play and a whole host of indoor and outdoor activities for all ages and abilities, there’s something for everyone at Piperdam Golf & Leisure Resort.

Visitors can enjoy a round of golf, walk along the beautiful nature trail, enjoy a bike ride (bike hire available), or choose from a huge range of activities including archery, segways, axe throwing, tennis, crazy golf and foot golf.

• Location: Piperdam Leisure Resort, Fowlis, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, DD2 5LP
• Opening Times: See the website for activity sessions and times
• Accessibility: Disabled access with accessible parking and toilets

Piperdam’s restaurant, Room with a View, offers award-winning food with stunning lochside views.

Whether you’re staying at the resort or just looking for somewhere interesting to eat for all ages, Piperdam’s Room with a View restaurant offers excellent food with views to match.

• Location: Piperdam Leisure Resort, Fowlis, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, DD2 5LP
• Food service:
  Monday: 9.30am to 7pm
  Tuesday to Thursday: 12 noon to 7.30pm
  Friday: 9.30am to 8pm
  Saturday: 12 noon to 8pm
  Sunday: 12 noon to 7.30pm
• Accessibility: Disabled access with accessible parking and toilets