Attractions near Arbroath Abbey

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Arbroath Abbey

Abbey Street, Arbroath, Angus DD11 1EG - Scotland, UK

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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Attractions near Arbroath Abbey

A selection of attractions close to Arbroath Abbey:

Arbroath Abbey (< 1 Mile)

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...

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Arbroath Art Gallery (< 1 Mile)

Located above the main library in the town, this gallery is based in two large rooms. The permanent collection is made up of works...

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Arbroath Signal Tower (< 1 Mile)

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,...

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Barry Mill (11.7 Miles)

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...

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House of Dun (14.4 Miles)

The House of Dun is a Georgian house overlooking the Montrose Basin, designed and built by William Adam in 1730 for David Erskine, Lord Dun....

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Montrose Museum & Gallery (16.2 Miles)

This museum was opened in 1842 after the Montrose Natural History and Antiquarian Society outgrew its original lodgings, and wanted to consolidate their collection in...

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William Lamb Sculpture Studio (16.2 Miles)

This building was the great 20th Century artist and sculptor's studio from 1934 to 1951. It has hardly changed in character or content since...

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Brechin Castle Centre (17.2 Miles)

Brechin Castle Centre is a friendly and relaxing place to visit - whatever the season, whatever the weather. Here you will find a superb shopping...

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Montrose Air Station (17.6 Miles)

Montrose airfield was the first operational airfield in Britain, setup by No. 2 Squadron, RFC in 1913. The centre is situated by the old airfield...

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Meffan Museum and Art Gallery (19.1 Miles)

The Meffan was built in 1898 as a bequest from the daughter of Provost Meffan. Originally the library and museum of the town, the...

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Broughty Castle (19.5 Miles)

Broughty Castle was built in 1496 but fell into ruin during the eighteenth Century. In the nineteenth Century, it was purchased and rebuilt by the...

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Glamis Castle (21.1 Miles)

Glamis Castle is the family home of the Earls of Strathmore and has been a royal residence since 1372. It is the childhood home of...

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Angus Folk Museum (21.2 Miles)

Housing one of Scotland’s finest folk collections, this museum presents a vivid insight into how the rural workforce used to live. Six charming 18th century...

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Edzell Castle (22.6 Miles)

Edzell Castle was deliberately built to be a stylish and opulent property that openly demonstrated the great wealth of the Lindsay family who owned it....

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