Angus Holiday Cottages, Self Catering, Hotels, B&B's, Lodges, Campsites Accommodation

Angus Holiday Accommodation

Our Angus Holiday Accommodation, Self Catering Accommodation, Bed and breakfasts, Hotels, Hostels and Campsites offer the ideal base to explore Angus.

Angus (Aonghas in Gaelic) is a vibrant and beautiful county, the cultural birthplace of Scotland where modern democracy started after the Declaration of Arbroath. Angus was southern heartland the Picts prior to becoming part of the kingdom of Scotland. The Picts battled, hunted, fished, and carved their culture in stone all over this region.

Angus has a proud heritage and you can be sure of a warm welcome to all our visitors. Angus boasts many miles of unspoiled landscapes, rolling countryside, rugged cliffs, seaside towns, market burghs, castles and ancient relics and artifacts, beaches, glens, rugged mountains and breath-taking scenery for visitors to explore. Angus offers the perfect environment for a wide variety of historical, cultural, outdoor and leisure pursuits.

Angus History

During the first millennium AD, the Picts (Pictii) of Angus, who were named the painted people by the Romans, lived and worked in this unique region. They left a very rich legacy of mysterious artwork carved on stones which can still be seen in the Angus landscape to this day.

You can see some at Aberlemno from April to October, or at any time of the year at the Meffan in Forfar, or Pictavia at Brechin.

Pictavia Visitor Centre
Pictavia Visitor Centre tells the story of this ancient race and the beautiful and symbolic messages of the Picts are to be found in odd corners throughout Angus with their stylised geese, boar, stags, salmon, zig-zags and whirls. A visit to Pictavia is a great way to understand more about the roots of the people of the county.

Arbroath Abbey
Arbroath Abbey is one of the most important symbols of Scottish nationhood. The Abbey is associated with the signing of the Declaration of Arbroath in the year 1320. It is becoming more popular each year and attracting many more visitors with an interest in Scottish history and features a £1.8m visitor centre. It's the venue for the annual Tartan Day celebrations which occur each year on April 6 to mark the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Arbroath .

Angus is a naturally beautiful area featuring, rushing burns, high peaks, dramatic views, forests, waterfalls, wildlife, history and atmosphere. Angus offers something for all members of the family, it is a wilderness waiting to be discovered and can offer total peace and relaxation. Come and experience Angus for a Scottish holiday you will remember.

 

Whether it is hill-walking, golfing, river, sea or fly fishing, bird watching, touring or just the chance to relax, you'll find it all here in Angus !

 

 

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