Top Things to do in Angus
The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Angus, Scotland
Discover the best top things to do in Angus, United Kingdom including Angus Glens, Boddin Point Lime Kilns, Bon Scott Statue, David’s Hill Alpacas, Scurdie Ness, Glen Doll, Arbroath Cliffs, Glamis Castle, Airlie Monument, Arbroath Abbey.
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1. Angus Glens
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 108 reviews
Reviewed By craigmZ6920JW - Perth, United Kingdom
Excellant walk to mayar and onto driesh with my wife and 2 kids 7 and 9, nice climb corrie fee and great veiws from the top. Car parking good and paths are good,
2. Boddin Point Lime Kilns
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
The Boddin Point Limekilns are a Category B listed building in Scotland.The easiest way to find them is to put the longitude and latitude into your satnav. The coordinates are:Latitude: 56°40'15.72"NLongitude: 2°28'8.83"W
Reviewed By alibats61 - Dundee, United Kingdom
Had never even heard of Elephant Rock despite it being virtually on our doorstep, but have made a few trips since discovering it. It’s on a very scenic windswept coastal pathway, bordered with glorious gorse and wildflowers- but beware the dog-poop, as this walk is very popular with negligent dog-walkers. On our last trip there , there were crazy youngsters sunbathing on what looked like a precarious upper area of the rock. The little family memorial en-route is very poignant, as are the fisherman’s cottages - sadly fallen to rack and ruin. This is also true of the limekilns , and there is a warning ⚠️ sign advising of the dangerous state of the building - so perhaps best to admire from afar. Nice views out to sea of sheltering vessels and across to the sands of lovely Lunan Bay.
3. Bon Scott Statue
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 168 reviews
Reviewed By 950anguse - Kirriemuir, United Kingdom
Even in the chilly damp cold of a Northeastern January morning in the Wee Red Town of Kirriemuir, the magnificent statue of Bon Scott in the Bellie's Brae Car Park still compels the great singer's admirers to congregate around it in well-behaved worship of their late rock-star hero. It's not an uncommon site here in our tight-knit community. In fact, I drove past a pretty pile of such people, chatting, admiring, taking and posing for photos, this very morning, and watched them awhile ... thought they might be probably Dutch. Anyway, the now well-established long-weekend annual bean-feast to the great Bon ... Kirriemuir's very own "The Bonfest" begins celebrating on May 3, 4 & 5. ... and the local caterers will be braced to provide all they require. Bon Scott is certainly an asset to the interesting little Scottish town of his birth.
4. David’s Hill Alpacas
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Alpaca Trekking Experience Meet our alpacas and enjoy a peaceful trek with views of St Vigeans countryside, and learn fun and interesting facts about our alpacas. As well as a workshop learning crafts using alpaca fleece. Trekking - £20 per alpaca for 1 hour trek Meet & Greet - £6 per person for 30 minutes
Reviewed By stuartunegomme - Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Wow just wow. This is a must no matter how old you are. We are a couple and loved this experience. We took 2 alpacas on a walk for 20/30 minutes then came back to feed them all. They have a 7 week old called Barnaby that is just the Cutest as well. Then you make a great wee craft alpaca from the fur. The enthusiasm and love for these animals really comes across and you can see they are so well looked after. Already looking forward to coming back again.
5. Scurdie Ness
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By BrianDakers - Arbroath, United Kingdom
I always love a walk along to Ferryden Lighthouse the Scenery is fantastic and worth spending half and hour or more taking photographs.
6. Glen Doll
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By MBGoGo - Saint Paul, United States
We took a drive to Glen Doll from Glen Clova on a rainy day. The Cairngorms were shrouded in mist and silent except for the stream. We did a drive through, but many lovely walks (some arduous) leave from here.
7. Arbroath Cliffs
8. Glamis Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,585 reviews
2019 Opening Times - March 30th - December 19th Witness to over 1000 years of history in the heart of Angus is the stunning and historic Glamis Castle. Ancestral seat to the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne, inspiration for Shakespeare's Macbeth and childhood home of H.M. Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. Glamis Castle has witnessed a wealth of history. Throughout our open season expert guides will help visitors follow in the footsteps of Mary, Queen of Scots, James V, Bonnie Dundee, the Old Jacobite Pretender to the throne James VIII, the ill-fated Janet Douglas and of course tell the story of the bitter-sweet life of Mary Eleanor Bowes. See our gardens and grounds flourish in the Summer months, visit our Gift Shop for some inspirational gift ideas and be served scrumptious delights from the Victorian Kitchen Restaurant.
Reviewed By iainatsea - Helensburgh, United Kingdom
I was very interested to visit HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother's childhood home and the place where the late Princess Margaret was born. Despite its imposing stature Glamis Castle is a very homely place. It was one of the first houses tin the UK to have central heating installed and so it was warm and cosy too. Hundreds of years of fascinating history of Scotland are told in the house and it was nice seeing casual photos of our Royal family 'at home' enjoying life inside their grand house. Outside, there is a well stocked walled garden, a beautiful Italian garden and pet cemetery, a memorial to Princess Margaret and a MacBeth Walk with wooden statues of characters from the Shakespeare story that was set in Glamis Castle and its grounds. The Castle has the comfortable feel of a private home and indeed, the 19th Earl of Strathmore still lives there.
9. Airlie Monument
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Built in 1901 in honor of David Ogilvy, the 9th Earl of Airlie, who was killed during the Boer War in South Africa.
Reviewed By Cazeroonie
The walk to the monument was manageable for all ages. Our group ranged from 3 years old to 65. The 360degree view from the top was tremendous with far-reaching views to the coast and across the mountains. We all enjoyed the afternoon
10. Arbroath Abbey
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 401 reviews
The abbey is closed for now, but you can view the iconic grounds and exterior. Arbroath Abbey is a testament to the dynamic piety of Scotland’s medieval monarchs. It was founded in 1178 by King William I ‘the Lion’ as a memorial to his childhood friend Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, who was murdered in 1170.
Reviewed By travelwitch - Columbus, United States
I always enjoy visiting ruins - abbey, castle, cathedral, etc. I find it fascinating to take photos of the ruins and to imagine what life was like inside and outside of the building in its day. Arbroath Abbey does not disappoint and there are Historical Scotland workers who are happy to share information with you. Being on the Historical Scotland registry it is free to pass holders and definitely worth a visit. Nice little gift shop with some beautiful HeatherGem pieces, and of course a toilet. Allow an hour or so to visit.
