Arbroath is a former Royal Burgh situated on the North Sea coast 17 miles north-east of Dundee, it is the largest town in the region of Angus. Arbroath is a popular holiday resort and traditional fishing port, complete with harbour built in 1839 and picturesque seafront. Burgh status dates from 1178 when William the Lion founded the Abbey. Royal Burgh status was awarded in1599 courtesy of James VI. The ancient ruined Abbey is an early gothic church, historically known for the Declaration of Arbroath penned in 1320 by the abbot to the Pope requesting Scottish independence. Arbroath is famous for its unique form of fish curing, using traditional kilns or smoke barrels to produce cooked smoked fish, these are known as ‘Arbroath Smokies’ this cottage industry is based around the harbour. Connecting the harbour and the Abbey is the high street with a neo classical town house, other municipal buildings. There is also a supermarket and various shops, two museums, theatre, sports centre, cricket club, rugby union club, bowling clubs and a golf course. To the west there are visitor attractions along the seafront including, Kerrs Miniture Railway built in 1935 the oldest in Scotland. Summer events include an Airshow and a Seafest.
Attraction
Arbroath Abbey
Kerr's Miniature Railway
Care Home
Classes
Dance - Appolinari Dance Studio
Yoga - Margaret Wynne
Club
Dentist
121 Dental Centre
Brothock Bridge Dental Surgery
Doctor
Abbey Health Centre
Arbroath Medical Centre
Estate Agent
General Accident Property Services
Paul R Anderson
Thorntons Property Services
Golf Club
Holiday Park
Red Lion Holiday Park
Seaton Estate Holiday Village Caravan Park
Market
Pub and Bar
Crown EndFisherman's Inn
Newgate Inn
Plough
Portcullis
Ship Inn
Smugglers Tavern
The Old Brewhouse
Tutties Neuk Inn
Victoria Bar
Restaurant
Azzurro Ristorante Pizzeria
But 'n' Ben
Famous Bervie
Fisherman's Inn
Lv Arbroath
Simpsons
The Old Brewhouse
Solicitor
Taxi
A B C TaxisAbbey Taxi's
Brothock Taxis
Central Taxis
Cooks Taxis
Reids Taxis
Theatre
Vet
Sports Clubs
Arbroath Football Club (Football)
Arbroath United CC (Cricket)
TOPP1 (Martial Arts)
Shops
Ferriers
Flower Design
Boots
Milton Haugh Farm Shop
Silverwells Plant Nursery & Garden Centre
Abbey Pet Shop
Keptie Pharmacy
Whittakers
R Coull
JK Disco's
H Samuel
Superdrug
Specsavers
Precinct Gallery
Louise Beattie Photography
Antiques
Harbour Antiques & Collectibles
Places to Stay near Arbroath
Blairdene Guest House (0.32 miles)
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The Townhouse (0.47 miles)
Letham Grange Golf Hotel & Country Estate (2.80 miles)
Just a few short miles from the glorious Angus coastline lies Letham Grange, an eclectic mix of baronial styling with 19th century grandeur, flowery 70's and a streak of artistic ... More
The Old Manor (5.34 miles)
Scottish Golf Apartments (6.30 miles)
Scottish Golf Apartments.com was formed in February 2007 and aims to address the shortage of high quality self catering accommodation for the discerning tourist & golf enthusiast in the Carnoustie ... More
Carnoustie Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa (6.44 miles)
Situated on the edge of the Carnoustie Championship course, one of the top three golf courses in the country. The Carnoustie Hotel has 85 en suite bedrooms which includes 10 suites, on ... More
Linksview Guest House (6.66 miles)
Premier Inn Dundee Monifieth (10.57 miles)
For shops and local amenities Dundee city centre is only 6 miles away. Monifieth and Broughty ferry Villages are within easy reach by car and both have sea front walks. Arbroath, home of the famous ... More | visit websiteForbes of Kingennie Country Resort (10.64 miles)
Positioned along the Scottish coastline which is home to golf's most famous courses, Forbes of Kingennie Coutry Resort provides the perfect location for golf, fishing and away form it all ... More
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