Angus Guidebook
Golf
Area recommendations for golfing including local links courses and other favourites in the area.
One of the oldest golf courses in Scotland with golf played since at least 1562, Montrose is a lovely links with a number of seaside holes.
8 locals recommend
Montrose Golf Links Ltd
5 Traill DrOne of the oldest golf courses in Scotland with golf played since at least 1562, Montrose is a lovely links with a number of seaside holes.
Arbroath is about 20 minutes from the house and is flattish seaside links just south of the town.
Arbroath Golf Links
Arbroath is about 20 minutes from the house and is flattish seaside links just south of the town.
Carnoustie is a world famous golf facility that is about 35 minutes from the house. Carnoustie has hosted many major tournaments, including the Open Championship, AIG Women's Open and the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. In addition to the Championship course, Carnoustie also has the Burnside and Buddon links, both of which are worth playing in their own right.
39 locals recommend
Carnoustie Golf Links
Links ParadeCarnoustie is a world famous golf facility that is about 35 minutes from the house. Carnoustie has hosted many major tournaments, including the Open Championship, AIG Women's Open and the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. In addition to the Championship course, Carnoustie also has the Burnside and Buddon links, both of which are worth playing in their own right.
Famous links golf course about 30 minutes from the house, and near other facilities including Carnoustie
Panmure Golf Club
Famous links golf course about 30 minutes from the house, and near other facilities including Carnoustie
Monifieth Golf Links
Princes Street36 hole links golf facility on the Angus coast close to Panmure and Carnoustie
Excellent local parkland course famous for playing across ancient farming furrows which gives the course it's distinct character.
Forfar Golf Club
Arbroath RoadExcellent local parkland course famous for playing across ancient farming furrows which gives the course it's distinct character.
Kids Places
Park just off the Montrose Beach with excellent playground equipment and a splash pad for warm months.
Splash Park
1 Traill DrPark just off the Montrose Beach with excellent playground equipment and a splash pad for warm months.
Excellent playground in Carnoustie next to the golf links parking lot, accessible by both car and the local train stations.
Sandy Sensations
Excellent playground in Carnoustie next to the golf links parking lot, accessible by both car and the local train stations.
Open air, heated pool in Stonehaven across the border in Aberdeenshire. Includes a large playground adjacent to the pool and beachside walk nearby.
35 locals recommend
Stonehaven Open Air Pool
The LinksOpen air, heated pool in Stonehaven across the border in Aberdeenshire. Includes a large playground adjacent to the pool and beachside walk nearby.
Large softplay in Arbroath for rainy days to work out the kids energy!
6 locals recommend
Jumping Joey's Arbroath
Queen's DriveLarge softplay in Arbroath for rainy days to work out the kids energy!
Beaches and Coastal Favourites
Idyllic beach just south of Montrose framed by enormous sand dunes and the ruins of a 15th century castle (Red Castle)
13 locals recommend
Lunan Bay Beach
Idyllic beach just south of Montrose framed by enormous sand dunes and the ruins of a 15th century castle (Red Castle)
Excellent beach and nature reserve just north of Montrose across the River North Esk. Activities range from walking paths through the reserve to sunbathing along the sandy beach.
22 locals recommend
St Cyrus Beach
Excellent beach and nature reserve just north of Montrose across the River North Esk. Activities range from walking paths through the reserve to sunbathing along the sandy beach.
Lighthouse at the end of a path out of Ferryden, the historic fishing village on the south bank of the River Esk across from Montrose. A walk from Montrose is about 9 km return or a parking area at the end of Ferryden allows easier access.
6 locals recommend
Scurdie Ness Lighthouse
Lighthouse at the end of a path out of Ferryden, the historic fishing village on the south bank of the River Esk across from Montrose. A walk from Montrose is about 9 km return or a parking area at the end of Ferryden allows easier access.
Historic ruins of lime production on the Angus coast. The peninsula is an excellent place to spot bottlenose dolphins which are often swimming off the coast here.
Boddin Point Lime Kilns
Historic ruins of lime production on the Angus coast. The peninsula is an excellent place to spot bottlenose dolphins which are often swimming off the coast here.
An idyllic castle ruin on a peninsula jutting out into the North Sea. An excellent day out includes a walk up the hill from Stonehaven, visiting the WWI memorial before taking the paths through farm fields to get to the castle.
175 locals recommend
Dunnottar Castle
An idyllic castle ruin on a peninsula jutting out into the North Sea. An excellent day out includes a walk up the hill from Stonehaven, visiting the WWI memorial before taking the paths through farm fields to get to the castle.
Excellent coastal walk from the north side of Arbroath's seafront to the small village of Auchmithie. To do the full walk requires doubling back once reaching Auchmithie, or taking a bus back or leaving a car at the end for the return to Arbroath
14 locals recommend
Arbroath Cliffs
Excellent coastal walk from the north side of Arbroath's seafront to the small village of Auchmithie. To do the full walk requires doubling back once reaching Auchmithie, or taking a bus back or leaving a car at the end for the return to Arbroath
Outdoors and Nature
Natural amphitheatre in Glen Doll that is accessed from a scenic drive through Glen Clova and an excellent walk from the Glen Doll Ranger Station
Corrie Fee National Nature Reserve
Natural amphitheatre in Glen Doll that is accessed from a scenic drive through Glen Clova and an excellent walk from the Glen Doll Ranger Station
Loch Brandy
Loch accessed from steep walk up from the Glen Clova Hotel parking lot
Historic well in Glen Mark requested constructed by Queen Victoria as one of her favourite stopping points in the Angus Glens
Queen's Well
Historic well in Glen Mark requested constructed by Queen Victoria as one of her favourite stopping points in the Angus Glens
Tarfside is a small community in Glen Esk with a lovely water running through the town. Just upstream of the village is a secluded hollow that surrounds the water and is a perfect spot for swimming.
Tarfside
Tarfside is a small community in Glen Esk with a lovely water running through the town. Just upstream of the village is a secluded hollow that surrounds the water and is a perfect spot for swimming.
Secluded forest that is excellent for walking and mountain biking.
6 locals recommend
Drumtochty Forest
Secluded forest that is excellent for walking and mountain biking.
Rocks of Solitude Walk
B966Lovely wooded walk above the rocky River North Esk
Historic Sights
National Trust for Scotland property that includes a formal garden, main house and walking trails around the estate.
23 locals recommend
House of Dun & Montrose Basin Nature Reserve
National Trust for Scotland property that includes a formal garden, main house and walking trails around the estate.
National Trust for Scotland site that is the birthplace of the author of Peter Pan, JM Barrie, in Kirriemuir.
J M Barrie's Birthplace
13 Brechin RdNational Trust for Scotland site that is the birthplace of the author of Peter Pan, JM Barrie, in Kirriemuir.
Food scene
Restaurant adjacent to the Montrose Golf Links that serves excellent meats and other grilled meals.
7 locals recommend
Roos Leap
2 Traill DrRestaurant adjacent to the Montrose Golf Links that serves excellent meats and other grilled meals.
2nd Chance Tea Room
14 Main RoadGood tea room on the road between Abroath and Montrose.