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Dundee and Angus is a region of striking contrasts, where one of Scotland’s most dramatically transformed cities sits at the mouth of the Tay estuary alongside a county of fertile farmland, ancient Pictish stones, dramatic coastal cliffs and a Highland fringe of mountain and glen that offers some of the finest and least crowded walking in eastern Scotland.
Dundee has undergone a transformation of remarkable ambition and self confidence over recent decades, reinventing itself from a post industrial city of modest expectations into one of Scotland’s most talked about cultural destinations. The V&A Dundee, the first purpose built design museum in the United Kingdom outside of London, announced that transformation to the world with a building of extraordinary architectural ambition sitting on the regenerated waterfront of the Tay. The city’s compact and walkable centre, its universities, its independent food scene and a pride and energy in its people that is entirely its own make it a city break destination of genuine and growing appeal.
Angus, stretching north and east from the city, is a county of deep agricultural richness and ancient historical significance. The Angus Glens — Glen Clova, Glen Prosen, Glen Isla and Glen Esk among them — cut northwards into the Grampian Mountains in a series of beautiful and largely undiscovered valleys that offer superb walking and a sense of remoteness that belies their accessibility. The Angus coast, from Arbroath in the south to Montrose in the north, is a dramatic stretch of red sandstone cliffs, sandy bays and fishing towns of real character.
Arbroath is famous throughout Scotland for its smokies — a distinctive and delicious form of smoked haddock with protected geographical status — and its magnificent ruined abbey, where the Declaration of Arbroath was signed in 1320 in one of the most significant moments in Scottish history. Glamis Castle, set in the fertile Strathmore valley, is one of the most beautiful and historically resonant castles in Scotland.
Whether you are looking for a cultural city break in Dundee, a walking holiday in the Angus Glens, a coastal stay above the red cliffs of the Angus coast or a journey through the ancient history of the Picts, Dundee and Angus is a region of quiet confidence and genuine distinction.
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