Location 1: Arbroath Cliff Tours

What better way to start your day in Arbroath than with a fascinating tour of the stunning cliffs?

Arbroath Cliff Tours provide breathtaking kayak tours of the Arbroath Cliffs and the incredible cave network hidden deep underground allowing you the opportunity to explore sea caves, search for bottlenose dolphins and seals, spot seabirds and hear stories from the time of Arbroath’s smuggling days.

If you’d prefer to stay on dry land, you can follow the Arbroath Cliff Trail and see some outstanding rock formations including The Deil’s Heid, and Needles E’e.

Location 2: Signal Tower Museum

The Signal Tower Museum provides an insight into the fascinating story of the Bell Rock Lighthouse, designed by the famous engineer Robert Stevenson. The museum showcases how the lighthouse was constructed over 200 years ago, creating a marvel of engineering that still stands today as the oldest sea-washed lighthouse in the world, as well as what life was like for the lighthouse keepers.

The Lighthouse Keepers’ Cottages situated in the courtyard of the museum offer exhibition areas with audio-visual elements including quizzes and games for children.

Tower Tours that allow public access of the tower room are available on Saturdays.

After your trip to the museum, why not head along to the West Links where you’ll find a fantastic play area and a stunning sandy beach.

Lunch Stop

Arbroath has lots of great places to eat, many of which offer Arbroath Smokies for a truly unique and local dining experience.

The Arbroath Smokie is a local delicacy of haddock smoked over hardwood. Smokies are hugely versatile and can be eaten in lots of different ways. You’ll only find an Arbroath Smokie in Arbroath, so don’t miss the opportunity to try one.

See the Arbroath Smokie Trail to find out more about the smokie and download our mini podcasts.

Location 4: Hospitalfield House

The stunning Hospitalfield House was built in 1260 as a hospital for the Benedictine monks of nearby Arbroath Abbey and was later bought and restored by Reverend James Fraser before being left in trust to support artists and art education. Enjoy a guided tour of this historical house and hear more about its fascinating history.

The house also has a distinctive walled garden, recently redesigned by garden designer Nigel Dunnett, and is home to the only surviving Fernery on the east coast of Scotland, one of only four buildings of this type in Scotland. Enjoy afternoon refreshments in the Garden Cafe which overlooks the stunning gardens.