Skip to main content

Heritage Trails

Follow our heritage trails which are packed full of fascinating facts and interesting places to visit.

Our town trails showcase the historical highlights in each of our towns and provide insights on how our ancestors lived. The Angus Kirkyard Trail will show you around some of our ancient parish kirkyards, many of which are set in delightful rural scenery.

The Angus Maritime Trail will help you to explore our seaside towns and villages. Follow the WWI Trail to discover memorials in Angus dedicated to the servicemen and women who fell during the Great War.

Kirrie War

Every parish in Angus has at least one memorial to the servicemen and…

Barry Mill

Explore the rich history of Carnoustie on a short and long trail

Monifieth War Memorial

A journey through the historical highlights of Monifieth’s fascinating past

Arbroath Harbour

A journey through the historical delights of Arbroath’s significant past

St Vigeans Sculptured Museum, Arbroath

The Picts were perhaps the true ancestors of the Scottish nation - our…

Kirkyard

Scottish kirkyards are a unique part of our heritage as the last resting…

Maritime Heritage

The Angus coastline is about 35 miles long, from north of Montrose to…

Scurdie Ness Lighthouse

A journey through the Royal Burgh of Montrose

Balmashanner War Memorial, Forfar

A journey through the historic town of Forfar, famed for its witches

Explore a number of sites in Montrose connected to Robert Burns

Forfar Murals Trail

Find out about the history, birdlife and surroundings in Forfar