Food
Days Out
Beach
Bike & Hike
Sports
Nature
Gardens
Activities
Historical
Eating & Drinking
Enjoy spectacular views with your traditional fish and chips at this award winning 140 seater restaurant. There's a special OAP menu.
Indulge yourself with some delicious home made food at the Corn Kist Coffee Shop, pleasantly situated in a rural location with the Milton Haugh Farm Shop.
Renowned for its promotion of fresh local produce, with a menu ranging from light snacks to traditional fayre, and favourites from around the globe; The Royal Arch was recently voted 'Scottish Community Pub of the Year' in The DRAM Scottish Licensed Trade Awards.
Full width picture windows at this waterfront restaurant allow uninterrupted views of the working river's ever changing activity. The restaurant is designed to resemble the below deck area of a sailing ship, adapting a number of features from Captain Scott's RRS Discovery.
Fun Days Out
Battle Grounds Paintball Aberdeen is a premier gaming venue located in beautiful woodlands on the outskirts of Aberdeen. There are a choice of activities to choose from including Archery, Airsoft, Laser Tag and Paintballing each is thrilling and exciting. The facilities here are excellent well maintained and the arena designs for the games is excellent, the new Trench Warfare zone is fantastic, really realistic, the surroundings are perfect for these activities. They provide all the equipment which, again is maintained to an excellent standard. Safety is paramount here and they have an unblemished safety record, before any activity a full safety briefing is given, with clear and concise instructions. The staff throughout are great, so friendly, professional, patient and encouraging. The facilities are faultless with changing rooms, lockers, seating and catering onsite, it has everything you need for a superb day out. Battle Grounds Paintball Aberdeen are open Saturday and Sunday from 8.00am to 5.00pm, they offer a range of deals and packages so worth checking out their website for these, overall the activities are great value for money. If you are looking for an adrenalin rush and a day packed with adventure and fun then you need look no further than Battle Grounds you are assured a fantastic time and will leave wanting to return.
Beach
Montrose - 6.8 Miles (10.9 KM)
Framed by an impressive 9m sand dune, Montrose beach is a lovely place to visit, with a nearby golf course, promenade and beautiful sands. Have fun playing beach sports and take a dip in the clear waters.
Broughty Ferry Beach - 29.4 Miles (47 KM)
An extensive sandy beach nestled beneath a historic castle in the former fishing village of Broughty Ferry, now a residential suburb of Dundee. A promenade gives direct pedestrian and disabled access at several locations and the beach is backed by dunes.
Tentsmuir Sands - 29.6 Miles (47.4 KM)
A lovely place to do some cycling or horse riding. Or for those of you who would prefer to unwind and simply relax, this beautiful beach will persuade you to do just that.
Biking & Hiking
No recommended Cycling & Hiking found within 30 miles of this property.
Golf & Sports
Montrose Links Golf Course is a superb course that has been carved out of the natural landscape to produce a course that is both aesthetic and challenging to any level of player, it is not surprising it attracts players from all over the world. Montrose has been recognised as the 5th oldest course in the world and is considered to be a tops link course. The course and greens are superbly maintained and are a pleasure to play. The course is predominantly level, close to the ocean and with lots of heather that doesn't make it easy to find a misjudged ball, each hole is different. The staff here are friendly and approachable and the pro in the shop is most knowledgeable. The clubhouse is welcoming and inviting and offers a great selection of food and drinks after a challenging round, the food is tasty and offers good value. The pro shop is stocked with all the usual items. The green fees to play here are very reasonable further enhancing its appeal. If you get the opportunity to play at the Montrose Links Golf Course then do, you will be thrilled with the experience.
Nature Reserves
Montrose Basin Wildlife Centre is housed in 750 hectares in an encircled inlet on the river South Esk. It offers an ideal habitat to more than 50,000 migratory birds including, pink-footed geese, Arctic terns, knots and sedge warblers, as well as seals, insects, butterfles, bees and many more. On site is a top class visitor centre that is open all year around and entrance is for a small fee. It is easily found if you follow the brown signs from Montrose town centre. On their website there is all sorts of information to enhance your visit, from tide timetables and the best places and times to watch the birds. Within the centre you will find, telescopes, binoculars as well as live footage on visiting migratory birds, lots of information and leaflets on the local inhabitants and history, interactive toys for the younger visitors including, microscopes, species peepholes and puzzles. You will also find good hides and walks in the area. There is a schedule of regular events operated here that include guided walks and special children's activities. Relax and enjoy a delicious hot drink as you take in the stunning vistas across the Basin, particularly stunning at sunrise/sunset. There is a nice gift shop that sells a range of wildlife gifts. The staff are friendly and helpful and have lots of knowledge on the area and its inhabitants. Montrose Basin Wildlife Centre is an interesting and enjoyable place for people of all ages, and abilities, it allows you to get up close with nature.
Gardens & Woodlands
Royal mementos are on view at this Georgian house overlooking the Montrose Basin, much of which is nature reserve, internationally important for wildfowl and geese. There are waymarked paths and observation hides. (Dogs are not allowed in the walled garden or the formal terrace gardens)
An early 19th century mansion house which is still a family home, set in an 18th century planned landscape with a superb walled garden. The house is best known for its architectural merit.
The beautiful walled garden at Edzell is one of Scotland's unique sights, created by Sir David Lindsay in 1604. The 'Pleasance' is a delightful formal garden with walls decorated with sculptured stone panels, flower boxes and niches for nesting birds.
A beautiful private garden set in the grounds of a fabulous 18th century house. Superb semi-formal walled gardens, herbaceous perennials, rose borders and delphiniums await the visitor in one of Scotland?s finest gardens. Take a stroll by the river and soak up the tranquil atmosphere in this gem of a location.
Set in beautiful surroundings, this sanctuary operates an adoption scheme for its rescued horses, ponies and donkeys. Guided tours are provided. There's also a visitor centre, gift shop and picnic area.
Originally the site of two old reservoirs, the things to do list is huge. Enjoy a stroll around the area, or take to it on a mountain bike. Cook lunch on a BBQ then have some fun in the play park. Do a bit of bird watching or try your hand at water sports.
Barnhill Rock Garden is a public park that covers more than two hectares and is listed on the Visit Scotland tourist trail owing to its beauty and the natural habitat it provides to local wildlife, it connects to a nature reserve and is close to the beach. Work commenced on building these gardens back in 1955 on what was a section of volcanic rock, it incorporated sand dunes and rock from a local quarry was used in the gardens. There are natural springs, ponds and water features as well as lovely tress, shrubs and flowers on show here. Others ares of interest include the Geddes Glasshouse, that acts as a community centre hosting a number programmes and events, the Pergola, the Scree bed and Woodland area. It is an area of peace and tranquillity away from the hustle and bustle of the city. It has also created a natural habitat for local wildlife who you may see on a visit here, including squirrels, roe deer, woodpeckers, owls, sparrow hawk and lots more. The gardens are beautifully maintained and there is plenty of seating available to relax and take in the gorgeous views. There is a visitor centre where the staff are friendly and helpful, you can also get a list of events and information relating to Barnhill Rock Gardens. If in the Dundee or surrounding areas, take time out to visit these stunning and relaxing gardens, they should not be missed.
Local Attractions
The museum has a wide range of displays of local interest covering archaeology, Montrose history, the Picts, Montrose silver, and maritime and natural history. The art gallery has a changing selection of local paintings and exhibitions.
Steam railway running four miles from a unique Victorian terminus station at Brechin, to Bridge of Dun, a former stopping place for Royal trains set in remote countryside. Visitors can take interesting walks from the station to the bird sanctuary along both banks of the river.
Woodend Barn is a multi-arts venue located in a charming converted barn in Banchory amongst lovely surroundings. It is a lively and vibrant cultural centre in the middle of Deeside and is extremely popular within the community. It has a comprehensive programme schedule with everything from live music events to exhibitions, theatre productions and films, opera and ceilidh nights, you are spoilt for choice. The Barn being the main performing space is highly equipped with all modern technologies for the customers benefit. The gallery is located in a converted byre, and is the sole independent contemporary art gallery in Aberdeenshire, it is modern and bright and displays a varied selection of local, national and international artists. The cafe is bright and spacious whilst maintaining a warm and inviting atmosphere, it is open throughout the day serving light snacks, lunches and dinner as well as a choice of beverages, the food is locally sourced, home cooked and delicious and is great value for money, service is excellent too. You also great wonderful views across the hills just outside Banchory. Relax in the Wild Garden and enjoy the delights of nature as you sit amongst the wild flowers or down by the small pond and savour the peacefulness. The venue is run by a team of staff and volunteers, who you will find to be extremely friendly and helpful. Woodend Barn is a great place to meet and socialise either with a coffee or at one of their events, it is a gorgeous venue and well worth a visit.
Go Health and Beauty are a mobile service that bring the spa to your home, workplace or wherever you choose. They offer a great choice of Alternative and beauty treatments with emphasis on Eastern and Western Holistic procedures. Each service is adapted to your personal needs and requirements and all treatments are discussed with you prior to your treatment starting. The therapist Natalia is a highly qualified and trained therapist who has many years experience and uses high quality products. The ideology is that rather than being a treat that some of these treatments form part of your regular health care. Whatever treatment you choose you will receive the best service and will feel refreshed and relaxed at the end of your treatment.
A treat for everyone! Travel on Scotland's oldest and finest passenger carrying miniature railway. The steam and diesel locomotives have thrilled four generations of happy travellers.
When JM Barrie was given the freedom of Kirriemuir, he presented the town with the cricket pavilion on Kirrie Hill, and the Camera Obscura within it. At times, it will be unable to operate due to weather conditions, which may result in closure for the whole day.
aMazin! Adventure Park is a fun filled day out for all. They are located just outside of St Peter's Village and there is plenty of parking, as well a bus service. The park is clean and the equipment is well maintained. Admission includes all activities and there is no restrictions on how often you can use them. There is lots of activities to keep everyone entertained with jumping pillows, tractor rides, pedal go-karts, water fun, slides, walkways, rope walks, zip wires, cannons, farm animals and much more. It is the perfect day out regardless of the weather with the heated indoor barn you can visit throughout the year. There is a snack bar and the Snack Shack where there is a good choice of hot and cold dishes, snacks, cakes and drinks available. The staff are very friendly and helpful. They are open daily throughout the year and the admission prices are very reasonable, they offer a number of ticket options as well as annual membership, full details are on the website. aMazin! Adventure park offers a safe and fun environment where both children and adults can have loads of fun and with more than thirty activities available you can easily spend the day here, a great place for children and real value for money too.
Historical & Heritage Sites
William Lamb is a well noted and respected Scottish artist, who was totally committed to his work. Although he injured his right hand in World War I he did not let this deter him in his pursuit as an artist, he went off and learnt to draw with his left hand. He drew inspiration from the local people, culture and landscape, and this is evident in many pieces of his work. The building that served as his studio between 1934 to 1951 now showcases a great collection of his work. The studio is pretty much as it looked when he died so you get a true feel of how he worked and lived. On display here are sculptures, prints, etchings, drawings in addition to his tools in the workroom and his living room that is furnished with his individual-styled furniture. Some of the prominent pieces on display here are the model portrait heads of Princess Elizabeth and Margaret Rose that Lamb was commissioned to do by the Duchess of York, so pleased was she with his skills that she also commissioned Lamb to create a portrait of herself. The studio is open to the public throughout the summer months, entry at other times can be arranged with the curator of Montrose Museum. The staff at the museum are friendly and knowledgeable and more than willingly to chat about the artist and his work. Whether you are an artist, art lover or not you can't help but be impressed and enthralled by the work of William Lamb, a fascinating and insightful experience.
Pictavia Visitor Centre tells the fascinating story of the ancient Picts, who inhabited Scotland during the 1st millennium AD, offering an insight into these enigmatic people through a mix of artefacts and interactive exhibits. Pictavia is just off the A90 at the Brechin bypass.
The Abbey is famously associated with the Declaration of Arbroath of 1320, which asserted Scotland's independence from England. Parts of the abbey church and domestic buildings remain, notably the gatehouse range, the abbot's house and the herb garden.
Banchory Museum is a compact museum but still manages to pack a lot in, it has quite an eclectic collection of items and lots to interest everyone. It is conveniently located in the centre of the town not far from the high street. The museum narrates the local history of the town through displays, photographs and artefacts, in particular it centres on the life of local resident James Scott Skinner - the Strathspey King, a musician and composer. Other displays include Deeside's royal connections, 19th century tartans, Victoriana and Deeside's natural history and archaeology, from Mesolithic through to Bronze Age. There are both permanent and temporary exhibits here so always something new to see. The Museum is open throughout the year from but on specific days in winter and summer, best to check the website for full details, there is no charge for admission. A number of events are organised during the year and again details are on the website. Volunteers run the museum, you will find them to be very friendly and helpful and also knowledgeable on the history of the local area and items on display. Banchory Museum is the ideal place to go if wanting to get the local history on Banchory, a small but interesting and informative museum and certainly worth a visit if in the area.
The museum contains many artefacts and archives relating to the lives of the local people over the past century and displays information about the Glenesk area. There is a tearoom and gift shop.
Barry Mill - 24.8 Miles (39.7 KM)
This working traditional water-powered oatmeal mill is a great example of Scotland's industrial heritage. You can discover more about the milling process with a guided tour during April-October. And if you time it right, you can watch the milling which happens on a Sunday afternoon.
In this two-storey house J M Barrie (1860?1937), the creator of Peter Pan, was born. The upper floors are furnished as they may have been when Barrie lived there and the adjacent house, No 11, contains an exhibition about his literary and theatrical works.
Where will you find cruisie lamps, pirn winders, cloutie rugs, bannock spades and a thrawcrook? At the Angus Folk Museum! The domestic section is housed in six charming 18th-century cottages in Kirk Wynd, the agricultural collection in the farm steading opposite.
Family home of the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne, legendary setting for Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' and childhood home of the late Queen Mother. With its strong links with history, royalty and fiction, Glamis Castle is one of Scotland?s most impressive visitor attractions.
