Jilly’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Arbroath Abbey is such an historic, magical place to visit. There is now a visitors centre which offers a really comprehensive look at the history of the stunning building. Tea and coffee available in the small cafe plus a gift shop.
Arbroath Abbey
Abbey StreetThis beautiful working harbour/marina is literally around the corner from the house. Lots of interesting things go on here all day long so it's a very interesting walk. The views to sea from the harbour wall itself are stunning and there just happens to be an array of top class fish and chip and ice cream shops close by!
10 locals recommend
Arbroath Harbour
Ladybridge StreetThis beautiful working harbour/marina is literally around the corner from the house. Lots of interesting things go on here all day long so it's a very interesting walk. The views to sea from the harbour wall itself are stunning and there just happens to be an array of top class fish and chip and ice cream shops close by!
Arbroath cliffs are an amazing sight and a beautiful walk. Keep to the path for safety of course - but there are areas where you can head down to beach stretches and quiet areas to picnic, swim or kayak.
14 locals recommend
Arbroath Cliffs
Arbroath cliffs are an amazing sight and a beautiful walk. Keep to the path for safety of course - but there are areas where you can head down to beach stretches and quiet areas to picnic, swim or kayak.
Activity
If you enjoy golf, this is a stunningly located course just beside the beach. A two minute drive will get you there from our house.
Arbroath Golf Links
If you enjoy golf, this is a stunningly located course just beside the beach. A two minute drive will get you there from our house.
This is a local four screen cinema with all the latest releases showing. Treat yourself to popcorn, a glass of wine, a cup of tea, ice cream, home baked cakes etc as you enjoy the cosy, comfy atmosphere. We LOVE going to this place!
6 locals recommend
Chalmers Filmhouse
Queen's DriveThis is a local four screen cinema with all the latest releases showing. Treat yourself to popcorn, a glass of wine, a cup of tea, ice cream, home baked cakes etc as you enjoy the cosy, comfy atmosphere. We LOVE going to this place!
A great place to hire bikes - even electric ones! Lots of interesting cycle routes to explore locally so these guys are perfect to offer advice!
Angus Cycle Hub
33 Market PlA great place to hire bikes - even electric ones! Lots of interesting cycle routes to explore locally so these guys are perfect to offer advice!
A fabulous local museum dedicated to local history and the story of the building of our stunning Bell Rock Lighthouse!
Free entry.
13 locals recommend
Signal Tower Museum
LadyloanA fabulous local museum dedicated to local history and the story of the building of our stunning Bell Rock Lighthouse!
Free entry.
Food scene
There are lots of local places to eat - these are a selection of our favourites!
Going to Andreou's Bistro which is part of the Fisherman's Inn is a real treat! beautiful veggie and vegan food with scrumptious Greek Meze nights on Tuesday and Wednesday. A favourite of ours. https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g186492-d13440925-Reviews-Andreou_s_Bistro-Arbroath_Angus_Scotland.html
The Fishermans Inn
57 High StreetGoing to Andreou's Bistro which is part of the Fisherman's Inn is a real treat! beautiful veggie and vegan food with scrumptious Greek Meze nights on Tuesday and Wednesday. A favourite of ours. https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g186492-d13440925-Reviews-Andreou_s_Bistro-Arbroath_Angus_Scotland.html
Book yourself a table here for a lovely warm setting beside the harbour. Yummy food and drink which is just along from the house. https://www.oldbrewhousearbroath.co.uk/
The Old Brewhouse
1 High StBook yourself a table here for a lovely warm setting beside the harbour. Yummy food and drink which is just along from the house. https://www.oldbrewhousearbroath.co.uk/
A stunningly set restaurant at Arbroath's harbour marina with magical views looking out to sea. A comprehensive fish menu plus lots of other delicious dishes. Highly recommend.
10 locals recommend
The Old Boatyard Restaurant
Fishmarket QuayA stunningly set restaurant at Arbroath's harbour marina with magical views looking out to sea. A comprehensive fish menu plus lots of other delicious dishes. Highly recommend.
A lovely cafe with delicious veggie and vegan options. Very friendly and close to the railway station if you need a treat!
Wild Thyme
2 West PortA lovely cafe with delicious veggie and vegan options. Very friendly and close to the railway station if you need a treat!
Drinks and live music
A very friendly pub just along the road from the house. A beautiful beer garden in the Summer with a good selection of drinks. Live music from local bands most weekends.
Commercial Inn
13 Old Shore HeadA very friendly pub just along the road from the house. A beautiful beer garden in the Summer with a good selection of drinks. Live music from local bands most weekends.
City advice
Don't miss
Boat trips run from Arbroath marina to the Bell Rock Lighthouse.
These trips are weather dependent but if you're visiting Arbroath when there is one running, it's well worth it!
This is the world’s oldest surviving sea washed lighthouse and was built on Bell Rock (also known as Inchcape) in the North Sea, 11 miles (18km) off the coast of Arbroath. The lighthouse operated in tandem with a shore station, the Bell Rock Signal Tower, built in 1813 at the north of Arbroath harbour. Today this building houses the Signal Tower Museum and visitor centre detailing the history of the lighthouse. Regular trips out to the lighthouse operate frequently from Arbroath Harbour.