House of Dun which overlooks the Montrose Basin Nature Reserve is a beautiful Georgian House designed by William Adam, completed in 1730 for David Erskine, the 13th Laird of Dun. The house contains collections of 18th and 19th century furniture, porcelain and portraits. Be entertained by a model theatre display, go on a guided tour (except on Sundays), or visit the shop and tearoom. The house sits within its own formal gardens and visitors are free to explore the walled garden and wooden den.

Arbroath Abbey consists of the ruins of a Tironensian monastery and was founded by William the Lion in 1178. Parts of the abbey church and domestic buildings remain, notably the gatehouse and the abbot’s house.

Crombie Country Park is situated in Broughty Ferry. Its 102 acres include Crombie Loch, ‘Wildwoods’ which is a play park suitable for children, picnic and barbecue facilities and a main lodge where the Countryside Rangers can be found. There are walks and trails and a 36 point orienteering course which is open all year round!

Edzell Castle and Garden which is situated near Brechin is a beautiful attraction with a medieval tower, a 16th century courtyard and a walled garden with bathhouse and summer house. The carved decoration of the walls in unique in Britain – the carvings depict the Planetary Deities, Liberal Arts and Cardinal Virtues.

The Angus Folk Museum houses one of Scotland’s finest folk collections giving visitors an insight into how the rural workforce used to live. One of the most dramatic artifacts is the restored 19th century black horse drawn ‘Glenisia’ hearse.

Barry Mill in Carnoustie is a 19th century mill which works on a demonstration basis. Records show that the mill has occupied the site since 1539. Milling demonstrations normally take place on Saturday and Sundays afternoons and for pre-booked parties.

The Caledonian Railway offers a day of fun for all the family as you travel back in time on a steam train to Bridge of Dun. The railway has a fleet of nine steam trains and ten diesel locomotives. Steam hauled trains operate from the last Sunday in May through to the middle of September. Throughout July and August selected trains also operate on a Saturday.

In addition to the attractions mentioned above there are many more including a visit to the Sculptured Stones, Brechin Castle and Pictavia, J MBarrie’s Birthplace (the creator of Peter Pan), Camera Obscura, St Orland’s Stone or Doocot (with 2,400 nesting boxes). Or why not visit the beautiful and historic towns nearby such as Montrose, Arbroath or Forfar? Golf can also be on the agenda with Carnoustie (25 minutes drive) and St Andrews (1 hour drive) which are both Open Championship courses and both within reachable distance.