Claypotts Castle is a late medieval castle and it is one of the best-preserved examples of a 16th-century Z-plan tower house in Scotland. The castle was originally built by John Strachan around 1569–1588 and consists of projecting towers at opposite sides of a rectangular main block, known as a Z-plan tower house. This was a popular design in the 16th Read more…
The Meffan Institute and Art Gallery let you explore the Forfar Story. The museum’s art gallery showcases the work of local, national and internationally-renowned artists. Read more…
Arbroath Abbey was founded in 1178 by King William the Lion for a group of Tironensian Benedictine monks from Kelso Abbey. It was consecrated in 1197 with a dedication to the deceased Saint Thomas Becket, whom the king had met at the English court. It was William’s only personal foundation and he was buried before the high altar of the Read more…
Broughty Ferry beach is a sandy beach in a former fishing village. Facilities include parking, toilets, cafe/restaurants, wind break hire, museum, children’s Play area and you have a promenade giving access to the beach and views across the Tay estuary. Read more…
Lunan Bay beach is a 1 mile stretch of sand with dunes separated in the middle by Lunan waters. This is a stunning east-facing beach with pink sandstone hues, backed by sand dunes and framed by low cliffs to the north and south. The colourful, banded, volcanic rocks, are locally referred to as “Scotch Pebbles”, providing ample opportunity for beachcombing. The Read more…
The McManus Galleries and Museum is located in a Victorian Gothic building, the galleries offer a fascinating insight into Dundee through exhibitions of art, history and the environment. The McManus also hosts special exhibitions, along with creative learning and events programme each year. Read more…
Carnoustie beach has a large expanse of sand backed by the world-famous Carnoustie Links Golf Course. Alongside the beach you have a park with a children’s play area, paddling pool, crazy golf, outdoor tennis court and wheeled sports facility. The beach is accessed by steps and ramps and you have toilets along with car parking at the Leisure Centre and Read more…
The Howff is a burial ground in the city of Dundee, established in 1564, it has one of the most important collections of tombstones in Scotland. The land of the burial ground was part of the Franciscan (Greyfriars) Monastery until the Scottish Reformation. In 1564 Mary, Queen of Scots granted the land to the burgh of Dundee, for use as Read more…
