Things to do

What’s On in Angus – To see a comprehensive listing of events taking place in Angus and to gather ideas for interesting things to do in the region, visit the Angus Ahead website.

The House of Dun – This early 18th Century stately home (near Brechin) was owned by Jacobite sympathisers, and the house’s decor contains cryptic messages of support for the deposed Stuart dynasty.

RRS Discovery / Verdant Works – The award-winning Discovery Point in Dundee transports you to Antarctica with its amazing tales of daring derring-do, while the Verdant Works offers visitors a hands-on experience of working life in a Dundee jute mill.

Arbroath Abbey – Founded by King William (the Lion) of Scotland in 1178, the Abbey is most famous as the place where the Declaration of Arbroath was signed in 1320.

Glamis Castle – This The ancestral home of the Earls of Strathmore for over 600 years, Glamis Castle and its superb grounds offer visitors a varied programme of events (both ghostly and non-ghostly) throughout the year.

Our Carnoustie – Launched in December 2009, the ‘Our Carnoustie’ website shares news and events of what is going on in the Carnoustie area – follow them on Facebook, Twitter or Youtube.

Barry Mill – With the original machinery now fully restored, this water-powered mill offers visitors the chance to see how oatmeal was produced during the 19th and 20th centuries.

National Trust for Scotland – The NTS website provides information about stately homes and areas of outstanding natural beauty in Scotland.

The Lewis Grassic Gibbon Centre – Dedicated to the memory of the Mearns-born writer, Lewis Grassic Gibbon, the museum is located in the Kincardineshire village where his classic novel Sunset Song is set.

Golf in Carnoustie

Carnoustie Golf Links – The Carnoustie Golf Links website provides information about all three courses at Carnoustie – the Championship Course, the Burnside and the Buddon.

Carnoustie Caledonia Golf Club – The Caledonia Club website provides history and information about the town’s famous links, and the club itself offers visitors all the traditional luxuries of the 19th hole following a round.

General Golf Websites – the R&A and the Open

Royal & Ancient – The online ‘home of golf’ offers a comprehensive range of information and services about the sport.

Open Championship – Visit the official Open website to get up-to-date information about tickets, prices, dates, playing schedules, etc.