Top Things to do in Angus
Things to do in Angus, Scotland: The Best Nature & Parks
Discover the best top things to do in Angus, United Kingdom including Lundie Craigs, Elephant Rock, Corrie Fee National Nature Reserve, Pitmuies Gardens, Langley Park Gardens, Lunan Bay, Montrose Basin Visitor Centre, Scottish Wildlife Trust, House of Dun, Crombie Country Park, Dunninald Castle and Gardens.
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1. Lundie Craigs
2. Elephant Rock
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
3. Corrie Fee National Nature Reserve
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Situated above Glen Doll at the head of Glen Clova in the Angus Glens is Corrie Fee National Nature Reserve. This is one of the most important sites for arctic-alpine plants in Britain. The NNR comprises Corrie Fee, one of the best examples of a glacial corrie in the British Isles with a magnificent natural amphitheatre of cliffs, the adjoining Corrie Sharroch and the slopes of Craig Rennet.
4. Pitmuies Gardens
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5.0 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By MTN1983 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
We visited here on a whim having stopped at Guthrie church to show our young boys where we’d been married. What a beautiful garden, clearly a real labour of love. We visited on a sunny day in July so the garden was in bloom and just open after lockdown. The garden has great variety from the flower garden, to the woodland and meadow. Look forward to returning and would highly recommend visiting if you are in the area.
5. Langley Park Gardens
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5.0 based on 58 reviews
4 Beautiful Walled Gardens in the grounds of a historic Georgian Mansion. There are fabulous views over Montrose Town and Montrose Basin. A 20 acre Wildflower Meadow with its abundance of Wildlife, has tracks mown through to give access to the WildLife Pond and Standing Stone. Ancient Trees add to the beauty of the natural landscape.
Reviewed By paddyfloss - Aberdeen, United Kingdom
This is a beautiful gem of a garden and a great tribute to the owners' very hard work and enthusiasm. We were there at the start of August and the herbaceous borders and beds were in full bloom. Lovely touches here and there hidden throughout the four walled grdens. The view of the Montrose Basin across the fields enhances the experience. Would most certainly recommend to those interested in their gardening. The pool at the front of the property and the fish are impressive too .
6. Lunan Bay
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4.5 based on 252 reviews
Foremans Cottage is a stylish and sophisticated retreat on Lunan Bay Beach. It has been featured in many glossies and with its 3 bedrooms, one with ensuite roll top, drench showers, and open fireplaces and log burner, it is ideal for a romantic break, families and a get away from it all break. The beach at Lunan is idyllic all year round.
Reviewed By kjf_x - Carnoustie, United Kingdom
Great for walks. For a long stretch along the beach, a quick walk with the dog or just a wee stop off to have picnic and relax. The area is lovely and very large so there can be many visitors and you can still be far away from the nearest person. 100% worth a visit.
7. Montrose Basin Visitor Centre, Scottish Wildlife Trust
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4.5 based on 166 reviews
Montrose Basin is the enclosed estuary of the South Esk River. The reserve includes a 4-star visitor centre along with four remote bird hides. Covering 750 hectares, Montrose Basin is home to thousands of migratory birds including pink-footed geese, common terns, knots and sedge warblers. Highlights include telescopes, binoculars and live footage of migratory birds. Children will love the interactive toys and games such as microscopes, wildlife portal and puzzles. Children's activities and themed events are held regularly, as well as formal and informal educational groups run throughout the year. Fairtrade tea and coffee can be enjoyed with panoramic views across the Basin, and a range of wildlife gifts are available from the gift shop.
Reviewed By tlpWetherby
We'd been intrigued by the Montrose basin and wanted a closer look. The visitor centre is so well set up with telescopes and binoculars to make you feel incredibly close to the creatures on the reserve- seals, herons and osprey in particular had our whole family engrossed for a couple of hours. The current covid set up gives each household their own booth to watch from which was great. Interesting and engaging displays, a lovely little shop and helpful staff- we were so glad we visited. The centre gave us a good panoramic view of the basin before we then went and explored some of the hides. At the Shelduck hide we were lucky enough to see a sparrowhawk fly right past the window and down the ditch line!
8. House of Dun
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4.5 based on 265 reviews
The House of Dun is more than just a historic house, the Dun Estate boasts some wonderful walks, lively nature and fantastic views over the Montrose Basin. The Estate has amassed some fascinating features from over the years including an icehouse, the family mausoleum, the ruins of Dun Castle, a Neolithic monument and two walled gardens. During a tour of the house you will find out what life was like for the people living there, both above and below the stairs. One of the keynote features of the property is the astounding plasterwork in the salon. The plasterwork is a real statement by the family, and is teaming with detail and symbolism. With most of the collection on display being original to the house, you can be guaranteed an authentic view of how the people of the house lived. The property also has an excellent cafe and a separate gift shop. The cafe serves cakes and meals that will be suitable for almost anyone’s dietary needs.
Reviewed By CMA94 - London, United Kingdom
We visited House of Dun as part of a journey up to Aberdeen and were surprised by how lovely it is and how much there is to see in the house. Our tour guide was Karen who was very knowledgeable and entertaining. We enjoyed the chance to look around the rooms independently and ask questions (and dress up as servants!). The gardens are also very beautiful and full of wildlife. We were able to access the property for free due to the reciprocal arrangement between the National Trust (England) and National Trust for Scotland, so it was an excellent value afternoon out and we would recommend it to anyone who enjoys historic properties and gardens.
9. Crombie Country Park
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4.5 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By ronnieblue - Dundee, United Kingdom
This country park is ideal for a slow walk taking in the beautiful scenery and lots of fresh air.We spent some time exploring the woods and the loch. Ideal for all ages????
10. Dunninald Castle and Gardens
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4.5 based on 34 reviews
Visit our 2acre walled garden set within 100 acres, of wild garden, policies and woodlands. 2miles of paths. Disabled parking and toilets.
Reviewed By douglasb5
This was a wonderful place to spend a couple of hours on a lazy Sunday afternoon. The beautiful walled garden of fruit, vegetable, lawns and flowers is immaculately kept, with lots to look at and it was good to see the owners working on a variety of tasks. There is also a woodland walk, through the grounds of the historic castle to amble through at your leisure. The castle was closed to visitors due to current restrictions, but the garden admission fee of £5 was well worth it. Take your own coffee and note that some parts of the path are a bit muddy, but don’t let any of that put you off. What a hidden gem.
