Arbroath Tourist Information

The picturesque coastal town of Arbroath is an absorbing mix of fishing port, holiday resort and historic town. It is the largest town in Angus and was the scene of 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.

Following the aroma of smoked fish you will find yourself at one of the tiny smokehouses that prepare the famous delicacy – the Arbroath Smokie.
Close to the shorefront the award-winning Signal Tower Museum celebrates the town’s history and tells the story of Arbroath and its people.

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.
At the North edge of town lie the Seaton Cliffs.you can take a walk from here to the old fishing village of Auchmithie, origin of the Smokie. Designated paths along the cliffs give stunning views across the North Sea and you will see gulls and kittiwakes swirling below you.

Harbour Nights is an ideal base for a Golf Break, with an abundance of excellent golf courses within easy reach. We are but 5 minutes walk from Arbroath Golf Course, 15 minutes drive from Carnoustie and 10 minutes away from Letham Grange, which rumour has it is one of the best courses in Scotland.

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Arbroath Abbey – Arbroath’s famous Abbey, dating back to 1178. Arbroath Abbey is especially famous as the location of the signing of the Declaration of Arbroath, 1320, in which Scottish nobles declared Scotland’s independance from England.