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Dundee & Angus

Combine the country's first UNESCO City of Design, the countryside that brought us Aberdeen Angus beef, Arbroath Smokies and Peter Pan, and you’ve got Dundee & Angus! This beautiful, historic and vibrant region is well-known thanks to the brilliant V&A Design Museum and for its plethora of watersports, hillwalking, historic houses, and delicious food and drink places.

Great things to do in Dundee & Angus

Experience something special on your next holiday in Dundee & Angus. Stroll through beautiful gardens or go on an adventure further afield where you’re bound to uncover lots of hidden gems along the way.  

100 Unmissable experiences in Angus

Get an insider’s guide to Angus with Visit Angus, jam-packed with unmissable experiences for the whole family.

Why Angus is blooming gorgeous

Soak up the beautiful gardens of Angus. The everchanging seasons bring lots of new surprises in store.

Broughty Ferry

Discover things to see and do in Broughty Ferry, just outside Dundee.

Stories of Stone walking tour

Explore the geology, history, and scenery of the Arbroath Cliffs with experienced geologists that will help you discover the land beneath your feet.

Top days out ideas

This exciting region will keep you on your toes. Whether you wish to take it easy on a gentle walk or hone your playing skills on a championship golf course, Dundee & Angus have got you sorted! 

Outdoor adventures in Angus

Get outside and enjoy the fresh air on Scotland's east coast.

Dundee & Angus walks

Stretch your legs and embrace the wild beauty of the region with a lovely walk or hike.

Play golf in Carnoustie

One of the best golf courses in the world.

The Angus Tour

Embark on a tour around the east coast, discovering all of what Angus has to offer!

JM Barrie's Birthplace

Find out more about the writer of Peter Pan and feel like a big kid again.

Crombie Country Park

With over 200 acres of woodland, Crombie Country Park offers stunning walking trails, an adventure playground and is home to many bird hides.

Inspiring routes, trails and itineraries

Spend your holiday in Dundee & Angus and get your bearings around this wonderful region. You'll find lots of places and attractions at your fingertips for a memorable visit. 

A group of friends explore Corrie Fee by bicycle. Corrie Fee is a glacier-carved corrie situated at the head of Glen Clova.

Corrie Fee

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Follow a route

Discover the very heart of Dundee & Angus where you'll experience first-hand the region's stunning scenery through walking trails and itineraries exploring Scotland's east coast.

  • 7 Days in the east of Scotland
  • Local itineraries
  • An insider's guide to walking routes in Angus
  • Dundee & Angus cycling routes

See what's on in Dundee & Angus

Explore a diverse calendar of events throughout the year, from local agricultural celebrations and community festivals to modern exhibitions, performances and cultural showcases.

Arbroath Smokies at Auchmithie

Angus Show, 6 June 2026 - Soak up the atmosphere at a lively countryside event where farming, food, entertainment and family activities come together, featuring livestock competitions, local producers, rural crafts and plenty of hands-on fun.

Strathmore Highland Games, 14 June 2026 - Soak up the atmosphere of traditional Highland Games in the historic setting of Glamis Castle, where thrilling competitions, lively entertainment and Scottish culture come together in a spectacular day out.

Dundee Pride, 27 June 2026 - Join in this colourful and eclectic event that celebrate everyone. Take part in the march through Dundee, and enjoy music, performances and more across the day.

Doof in the Park, 4 July 2026 - This event is bound to get your toes tapping, with a range of talent playing across the day, including Hannah Laing, Eddie Halliwell, Alt8, and The Rocketman, in Camperdown Park.

Kirriemuir Agricultural Show, 11 July 2026 - Celebrate the very best of farming and countryside heritage with livestock judging, rural demonstrations, local food vendors and entertainment for visitors of all ages.

Discovery Festival, 24 - 26 July 2026 - Slessor Gardens will be hosting this vibrant music festival in summer, with a fantastic selection of line-ups, featuring The Libertines, Level 42, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and more.

Arbroath Food & Music Festival, 1 August 2026 - Enjoy a mix of live music and home-grown talent combined with delectable food and drink all in one jam-packed day!

Summer's End, 14 - 16 August 2026 - Get ready for popular names and up-and-coming artists to land in Angus, with performances from Emeli Sandé, Red Hot Chilli Pipers, Pixie Lott, RUDIM3NTAL, Skerryvore, Tide Lines and many more.

Montrose LandxSea Film Fest, 11 - 13 September 2026 - Dive into this small yet powerful festival that offers a fresh perspective on important topics through a selection of carefully crafted films. Enjoy the topics of nature, climate, land rights, communities and more.

How to travel to and around Dundee & Angus

Getting to Dundee & Angus

Train

Dundee is a main point on the north east rail line while trains to Angus run along the east coast, stopping in Arbroath, Montrose, Monifieth and Carnoustie.

You can plan a rail journey to Dundee & Angus with National Rail or Trainline.

Bus and coach

Dundee is served by coaches from across the UK, while local bus services connect up the smaller towns and villages in the Angus region.

For UK connections visit Megabus, National Express or Stagecoach.

For a connection in Scotland from places including Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen check out Citylink.

Driving

You can reach Angus by heading either north or south towards Dundee, and then using the A92 or A90 roads.

Dundee city can be reached by car along the main motorways. It's around 1 to 2 hours travel from Glasgow, Edinburgh or Aberdeen.

Using an electric car?  View a map of electric charging points in Angus.

Flying

Dundee is within easy reach of Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen airports, if you are flying into Scotland from Europe and beyond.

Dundee does have its own small airport which can be used to travel from London City and Belfast City airports.

Getting around Dundee & Angus

Bus and coach

Dundee & Angus has an excellent public transport network if you are planning on leaving the car behind. 

Local bus services run across Dundee, Angus and into neighbouring areas. 

Check out Traveline for detailed information on tickets and routes.

Cycling

Angus has a host of popular cycle routes for those looking to explore on two wheels.

For more information on cycle trails in the area head to VisitAngus.

Train

Local trains run regularly to stops in Angus including Carnoustie, Arbroath and Montrose. 

For rail travel within Scotland, always check the ScotRail website.

Driving

Dundee & Angus is home to an excellent road network with motorways as well as more scenic routes for visitors. 

The A90 and A92 run through Angus, providing easy access to the Scottish motorway network and the rest of the UK. 

For detailed info and maps check out the VisitAngus website.

Hotel Indigo Dundee, an IHG Hotel

Places to stay in Dundee & Angus

Stay in your choice of accommodation in Scotland's sunniest city Dundee, or book a countryside escape in Angus.

  • Accommodation in Dundee
  • Places to stay in Angus - Visit Angus

Abandon Ship, Dundee

© VisitScotland / Luigi Di Pasquale

Places to eat in Dundee & Angus

From top quality beef to local delicacy Arbroath smokies, Dundee & Angus is a great destination for foodies.

  • Food & Drink in Dundee
  • Food & Drink in Angus

The Montrose Basin, Angus

Find information on accessible trips

Discover Dundee & Angus, a region perfect for an accessible holiday. To help put your mind at ease, we’ve teamed up with our accessibility partner AccessAble with wheelchair-friendly accommodation, attractions and facilities included, so it’s easy to check if it suits your needs.

  • Accessible great days out in Dundee & Angus

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