Arbroath-Angus - A Scottish Must See
Arbroath - Angus also commonly referred to as Aberbrothock, in the olden times formed part of a royal burgh and was considered the largest town in Angus, Scotland with its population of 22,785 inhabitants.
The town is located on the North Sea coastline, approximately 25.
7 kilometers from Dundee and 72.
4 kilometers from Aberdeen.
Evidence shows that first settlement of the area dates as far back as the Iron Age, with its history begins in the Middle Ages more specifically with the founding of the well-known Arbroath Abbey.
The area grew significantly during the Industrial Revolution period, with the expansion owed to the natural fiber or jute industry.
Arbroath's harbour was constructed during the late 1830's, which lead to Arbroath becoming one the larger fishing ports in Scotland by the 1990's.
The town is also home of the Declaration of Arbroath, and Arbroath Smokie.
The area lies nestled on the North Sea coastline of Scotland, 27 kilometers from Dundee, in Angus region.
It is also located 158 kilometers from Glasgow, 80 kilometers from Aberdeen and 124 kilometers from Edinburgh.
Some of the areas neighbors include St Vigeans, Carmyllie, Friockheim, Colliston and Inverkeilor and are considered part of Arbroath for council representation purposes.
Tourism plays a very important role in the towns' economy.
The Arbroath Abbey attracts almost 15,000 visitors annually.
Popular summer attractions include air shows, Sea fests and Arbroath maritime heritage celebrations.
Every year a re-enactment of the signing of the Declaration of Arbroath is held in commemoration of the very special and well-know event and in the last couple of years Viking invasion re-enactments including the burning of a ship, are also held.
Another very popular tourist attraction is Kerr's Miniature Railway, which is the oldest miniature railway in the whole of Scotland.
It has been in operation from the 1930's and at its height, gathered an estimated 60,000 visitors.
Today, the station is operated for hobby purposes by volunteers and remains immensely popular with not only locals but also tourists and railway fanatics.
The town is located on the North Sea coastline, approximately 25.
7 kilometers from Dundee and 72.
4 kilometers from Aberdeen.
Evidence shows that first settlement of the area dates as far back as the Iron Age, with its history begins in the Middle Ages more specifically with the founding of the well-known Arbroath Abbey.
The area grew significantly during the Industrial Revolution period, with the expansion owed to the natural fiber or jute industry.
Arbroath's harbour was constructed during the late 1830's, which lead to Arbroath becoming one the larger fishing ports in Scotland by the 1990's.
The town is also home of the Declaration of Arbroath, and Arbroath Smokie.
The area lies nestled on the North Sea coastline of Scotland, 27 kilometers from Dundee, in Angus region.
It is also located 158 kilometers from Glasgow, 80 kilometers from Aberdeen and 124 kilometers from Edinburgh.
Some of the areas neighbors include St Vigeans, Carmyllie, Friockheim, Colliston and Inverkeilor and are considered part of Arbroath for council representation purposes.
Tourism plays a very important role in the towns' economy.
The Arbroath Abbey attracts almost 15,000 visitors annually.
Popular summer attractions include air shows, Sea fests and Arbroath maritime heritage celebrations.
Every year a re-enactment of the signing of the Declaration of Arbroath is held in commemoration of the very special and well-know event and in the last couple of years Viking invasion re-enactments including the burning of a ship, are also held.
Another very popular tourist attraction is Kerr's Miniature Railway, which is the oldest miniature railway in the whole of Scotland.
It has been in operation from the 1930's and at its height, gathered an estimated 60,000 visitors.
Today, the station is operated for hobby purposes by volunteers and remains immensely popular with not only locals but also tourists and railway fanatics.
