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Explore Towns, Villages and Glens

Each of the seven towns in Angus has its own unique character and attractions. The stunning coastline stretches from Monifieth to Montrose with seaside towns offering beautiful beaches, challenging links golf courses, fun play parks and fascinating visitor attractions.

Further inland you can visit Kirriemuir, the Gateway to the Glens as well as Forfar, home to the Forfar Bridie and the Cathedral City of Brechin, famous for its round tower.

Angus also has some charming villages including Glamis where you can visit Glamis Castle, legendary setting of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, Edzell with its stunning castle and walled garden, and Friockheim which has a fantastic community hub and woodland walks.

The Angus Glens each have their own characteristics, with miles of narrow twisting roads for cyclists, drivers and walkers to enjoy along with amazing wildlife spotting opportunities.

Arbroath Harbour

Arbroath, the largest town in Angus, is home to the famous Arbroath Smokie

Brechin Cathedral

Brechin is the only city in Angus, on account of its medieval cathedral

Barry Mill

Carnoustie, the youngest town in Angus, is world famous for its golf

Edzell

Enter the charming village of Edzell under the ‘Dalhousie Arch’

Balmashanner War Memorial

Forfar was once the seat of Scotland's King Malcolm Canmore

Friockheim Park

Friockheim is a small village outside of Arbroath, dating back to 1814

Visit the picturesque village of Glamis, built in the late 1700s

Kirriemuir Camera Obscura

Kirriemuir is known as the gateway to the glens

Monifieth

Monifieth dates back to the 9th century and was once a Pictish centre

Montrose

Montrose is a bustling coastal town with an ancient history

Corrie Fee

The atmospheric Angus Glens offer superb walking opportunities