museum
V&A Dundee
Scotland's first design museum in a striking Kengo Kuma waterfront building, celebrating the country's rich design heritage.
17 km · about 20 min drive
Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe
Carnoustie is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Monifieth, 22km from Glamis Castle.
Carnoustie is a town located in Scotland, United Kingdom. With a population of 11,310, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Carnoustie 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 Carnoustie to your route.
Carnoustie (; Scottish Gaelic: Càrn Ùstaidh) is a town and former police burgh in the council area of Angus, Scotland. It is at the mouth of the Barry Burn on the North Sea coast. In the 2011 census, Carnoustie had a population of 11,394, making it the fourth-largest town in Angus.
The town was founded in the lateRead more
18th century, and grew rapidly throughout the 19th century due to the growth of the local textile industry. It was popular as a tourist resort from the early Victorian era up to the latter half of the 20th century, due to its seaside location, and is best known for the Carnoustie Golf Links course that often hosts the Open Championship.
Carnoustie can be considered a dormitory town for its nearest city, Dundee, which is 11 miles (18 kilometres) to the west. It is served principally by Carnoustie railway station, and also by Golf Street railway station. Its nearest major road is the A92, north of the town.
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Carnoustie.
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Carnoustie.
Carnoustie offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.
Plan your road trip to Carnoustie with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Carnoustie as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Carnoustie is located in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 56.5026 latitude, -2.7053 longitude.
Carnoustie has a population of approximately 11,310 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
Add to your itinerary
Start planning your road trip with Carnoustie as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Start Road TripDiscover destinations like Tinder
Swipe through stunning destinations near Carnoustie. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
Full driving guide for United Kingdom5 notable places within an hour's drive.
museum
Scotland's first design museum in a striking Kengo Kuma waterfront building, celebrating the country's rich design heritage.
17 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Historic university town and home of golf, with a ruined cathedral, medieval castle and the world-famous Old Course links.
19 km · about 20 min drive
castle
The childhood home of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, steeped in legend and set in the scenic Angus region of Scotland.
22 km · about 25 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.
31 km · about 35 min drive
castle
A ruined medieval fortress on a dramatic rocky headland on the northeastern coast of Scotland.
58 km · about 65 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
Other places to explore near Carnoustie.
Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.
Start Planning