The picturesque coastal town of Arbroath is a significant landmark in Scottish history. Here, at the ancient Abbey, Scotland's nobles dramatically swore their independence from England in the famous "Declaration of Arbroath" in 1320. Today, these events are chronicled in the Historic Scotland's Arbroath Abbey Visitor Centre, which is located in the grounds of the Abbey's ruins.
Arbroath has much to offer on a family day out, such as a trip to the miniature railway. Close to the shorefront the award-winning Signal Tower Museum celebrates the town's history, and on the outskirts of the town, at St Vigeans, lies a fine archaeological museum which contains one of Scotland's finest collection of Pictish Stones.
Following the aroma of smoked fish you will find yourself at one of the tiny smokehouses that prepare the famous delicacy - the Arbroath Smokie.
Look out for the Arbroath Sea Fest, now an annual event, which brings the port to life each summer with a mixture of maritime culture and street theatre.
From the north end of Victoria Park promenade, a walk along the Seaton Cliffs Nature Trail to Carlingheugh Bay will reward you with a close-up view of some amazing sandstone rock formations.
