Arbroath Abbey
The red sandstone ruins of the abbey founded in 1178, closely associated with the Declaration of Arbroath of 1320. Cared for by Historic Environment Scotland, with a visitor centre telling the abbey's story.
Getting there from The Station Hotel
From The Station Hotel, Carnoustie
- Train Around 10 minutes Direct trains run between Carnoustie and Arbroath.
Journey times are approximate. Check current travel information before setting off. For train times, see ScotRail or National Rail.
Arbroath's story begins at its abbey, founded in 1178 and forever linked with the Declaration of Arbroath of 1320, the letter to the Pope asserting Scotland's independence. The red sandstone ruins stand in the middle of the town, with a visitor centre telling the abbey's story.
Down at the harbour, the Signal Tower Museum occupies the old shore station of the Bell Rock Lighthouse, and the smokehouses around the harbour are the home of the Arbroath smokie. Along the seafront there is the West Links park and playground, Pleasureland's rides and arcade, and Gayfield Park, home of Arbroath Football Club and famous for how close it sits to the sea.
At the northern end of the promenade the Seaton Cliffs begin: a cliff-top path past caves, coves and sea stacks towards the village of Auchmithie, and one of the best short coastal walks in Angus.
Opening times, admission charges and what is on all change, so check each attraction's own website before you set off.
Places to visit
Arbroath Cliffs
The red Seaton Cliffs rise at the end of the Victoria Park promenade, with a cliff-top path past caves, coves and sea stacks towards Auchmithie. Keep to the path and check the weather before you set out.
Signal Tower Museum
Built in 1813 as the shore station for the Bell Rock Lighthouse, the oldest sea-washed lighthouse in the world, and now the town's museum beside the harbour.
Pleasureland
A large seafront arcade with traditional rides and dodgems, right beside the beach: an easy treat on a family day out.
Gayfield Park & Arbroath FC
Home of Arbroath Football Club since 1880, and famous as one of the closest football grounds to the sea anywhere.
Arbroath Harbour
A working harbour at the heart of the town, and the home of the Arbroath smokie, the town's famous smoked haddock.
West Links
A large seafront park and playground beside the shore, and a good place for families to spend an afternoon.
Stay beside the station
The Station Hotel is immediately beside Carnoustie railway station. Check dates and book securely online.
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