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The east coast town of Arbroath, first settled by the Picts, should have a special place in every Scottish heart as it was here, in the sandstone abbey (open to the public), that the Declaration of Arbroath was finalised in 1320. It affirmed Scotland’s independence under Robert the Bruce and also stated, crucially and eloquently, that any Scottish king was subject to the will of the people alone.
 
 
 
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Arbroath Abbey
Arbroath Abbey, built in 1178 by William the Lyon, is famous for being the place of the Declaration of Arbroath of 1320. Nowadays there are only the ruins of the abbey and a wonderful new visitor centre, containing a range...
 
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Arbroath Art Gallery
Located above the main library in the town, this gallery is based in two large rooms. The permanent collection is made up of works that have been collected by the local authority over a long period of time and...
 
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Arbroath Signal Tower
This building was built in 1813 as the shore station for the Bell Rock lighthouse, erected by Robert Stevenson. It consisted of the lightkeeper’s houses, a signal tower, sea wall, storehouses and accommodation for the master and crew of the...
 
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St Vigeans Sculptured Stones
St Vigeans Museum of Pictish Carved Stones houses one of the most extensive collections of ancient stones found in the country. There are over thirty Pictish carved stones on show, kept within this charming cottage in the village....
 
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Barry Mill   (< 1 Mile)
This 19th century meal mill works on a demonstration basis. Records show that a mill has occupied the site since at least 1539. The present building was rebuilt in 1814 following a fire. Barry Mill was the last water-powered meal...
 
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