 Angus
borders with Kincardineshire to the north-east, the county of Aberdeenshire to
the north and Perthshire to the west. Southwards, it faces Fife across the Firth
of Tay. Angus a contrasting landscape, where the rugged coastlines around Dundee,
the gentle lowlands and the Highland Glens, converge unexpectedly. There are also
great supplies of world-class golf locations set against dramatic and breath-taking
scenery. The area itself can be divided into a number of regional types.
To
the north and west, where the five Angus Glens nestle, the region is mountainous.
Strathmore - the Great Valley - on the otherhand is a fertile agricultural area.
Two thousand years of magic, mystery, and romance have gone into its making.
Romantic castles, glistening beaches and stunning formal gardens; experience top-quality
visitor attractions that inform, inspire and entertain; and indulge in modern,
21st century, cosmopolitan city life, which blends shopping, art, theatre and
culture. Towns and attractions include Arbroath,
Brechin,
Kirriemuir and Montrose
plus the Angus Folk Museum, Glamis Arbroath Abbey, Glamis Castle, the Loch of
Kinnordy and Montrose Basin Nature Reserve. |
