The Angus coastline offers some of the most spectacular scenery along Scotland's eastern edge with the North Sea. Beautiful beaches merge from sand, to pebble and rock, with occasional outcrops of spectacular cliffs along its sixty-five miles.

Travelling northwards from Dundee, encounter your first taste of Angus and Dundee's maritime heritage. A warm welcome awaits you at the historic RRS Discovery, used by Captain Scott on his icy encounters at the South Pole.

Four miles east of the city lies the seaside town of Broughty Ferry. Once regarded as the 'richest square mile in Europe'; it was home to the wealthy Victorian textile barons who shaped Dundee's fortunes.

Few places offer the world-class quality of seaside links golf courses. In addition to the majestic Carnoustie championship course, ten other challenging courses lie along the coastal route.

Rejoining the A92, your next port of call is Arbroath, famous for its 12th century Abbey and its traditional fishing industry. Stop by any of the smokehouses for a tasty east coast delicacy, the "smokie" - haddock smoked slowly over burning woodchips.

Pause awhile at Inverkeilor and Lunan, as the beautiful secluded bay nestling before the coastline opens up to Montrose. Here a 2000-acre, tidal basin nature reserve is a regular stopping point for many migratory birds; and the visitor centre offers excellent observation facilities. Following the coast northwards to Aberdeen brings you by the stunning and romantic Dunnottar Castle, which was featured in the recent film version of Shakespeares Hamlet, starring Mel Gibson.