Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Angus, Scotland

Formerly the studio of sculptor William Lamb, this museum was paid for by the commission the artist received for his sculptures of Queen Elizabeth II and the Queen Mother.

ANGUSalive’s Gateway to the Glens Museum is situated in Kirriemuir Town House, a building that has been at the heart of Kirriemuir since its construction in 1604. The Museum opened in 2001 after the building was carefully restored and conserved. Here at Kirriemuir Gateway to the Glens Museum, local people and visitors to the town can discover the unique atmosphere of historic Kirriemuir and the splendour of the Angus Glens. Stepping through the door, visitors experience a vivid introduction to the history, culture and natural environment of ‘Kirrie’ and the western Angus glens, with recordings of local people, computer interactives and permanent displays. Illustrated talks and children’s events complement and develop the variety of temporary displays that take place throughout the year.

Britain's first operational military air station was established in Montrose by the Royal Flying Corps in 1913. The heritage centre's collection of photographs and artefacts tell the story of RFC/RAF Montrose and the men and women who served here through two world wars. The award-winning heritage centre is an accredited museum run entirely by volunteers and was proud to receive The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service in 2014. COVID-19 precautions - visits must be booked in advance. Please see the museum website for more details.

Giving the current circumstances, we have taken the decision to close Tayside Police Museum until further notice. We look forward to opening our doors once again later in the year. Everyone please stay safe, stay well, and look out for one another.

Ogilvy Distillery are Scotland's first producer's of potato vodka. Based at our family farm, we are a ground to glass production where we grown, distil and bottle our vodka and other spirits on site. Come and learn how we produce our vodka on our distillery tours. Closed during January and February - reopening 7 March 2020

The Bothy Experience, home of the award winning Gin Bothy is nestled in the historic village of Glamis in Angus, minutes from Glamis castle. Like a Bothy it is free to explore, our Bothy Beginnings room takes you through our Gin Bothy journey while our Bothy Tales room tells the story of Scottish Bothies. The Bothy Larder shop has locally sourced food, drinks, and carefully selected gifts. Join us in our cosy and rustic bothy rooms for a tasting experience and we'll guide you through a seasonal selection of our gins and liqueurs, creating our perfect serves for you to enjoy. We also host a range of exclusive tastings and cultural events throughout the year.

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.