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Glamis Castle
The childhood home of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, steeped in legend and set in the scenic Angus region of Scotland.
26 km · about 30 min drive
Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe
Arbroath is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Friockheim, 26km from Glamis Castle.
Arbroath is a town located in Scotland, United Kingdom. With a population of 23,640, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Arbroath sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Arbroath to your route.
Arbroath () or Aberbrothock (Scottish Gaelic: Obar Bhrothaig [ˈopəɾ ˈvɾo.ɪkʲ]) is a former royal burgh and the largest town in the council area of Angus, Scotland, with a population of 23,902. It lies on the North Sea coast, some 16 miles (26 km) east-northeast of Dundee and 45 miles (72 km) south-southwest ofRead more
Aberdeen.
There is evidence of Iron Age settlement, but its history as a town began with the founding of Arbroath Abbey in 1178. It grew much during the Industrial Revolution through the flax and then the jute industry and the engineering sector. A new harbour was created in 1839; by the 20th century, Arbroath was one of Scotland's larger fishing ports.
The town is notable for the Declaration of Arbroath and the Arbroath smokie. Arbroath Football Club holds the world record for the number of goals scored in a professional football match: 36–0 against Bon Accord of Aberdeen in the Scottish Cup in 1885.
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Arbroath is located in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 56.5632 latitude, -2.5874 longitude.
Arbroath has a population of approximately 23,640 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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castle
The childhood home of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, steeped in legend and set in the scenic Angus region of Scotland.
26 km · about 30 min drive
museum
Scotland's first design museum in a striking Kengo Kuma waterfront building, celebrating the country's rich design heritage.
26 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Historic university town and home of golf, with a ruined cathedral, medieval castle and the world-famous Old Course links.
28 km · about 30 min drive
restaurant
Multiple UK Fish and Chip Shop of the Year winner on the harbourfront of the East Neuk's prettiest fishing town, frying haddock landed along the Fife coast. Eat on the sea wall watching the boats.
39 km · about 45 min drive
castle
A ruined medieval fortress on a dramatic rocky headland on the northeastern coast of Scotland.
49 km · about 55 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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