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Golf
Carnoustie Country is home to some of the finest golf courses in the world. With
challenging links, classic parkland and glorious heathland courses all within a 40
minute drive of the famous Carnoustie Championship, Carnoustie Country is the perfect
location for a golfing break. For more information, visit
ww w.carnoustiecoun tr y.com.
An gus A dven ture
Angu s is u nforge tta ble for its spectacular countr ysid e, pea ce ful glen s,
championship golf a nd fine food . Su mme r brings out a spe cia l e nergy,
with a full programme of vib ran t fe stivals an d eve nts. 2014 offers even
more, as Angus cele brates the Year of Home coming at Arbroath Abbey in
April, a nd plays host to in ternationa l compe titors for the Commonwe alth
Games shooting eve nts in July. Angus is only a short drive a way from
Glene agle s PGA Cha mpionship, ven ue of the Ryder Cup in Septembe r.
So from w alkin g trails and highla nd ga me s to transpor t e xtravagan za s
an d mu sic festivals, Angus ha s some thin g for eve r yone !
For a full list of eve nts, includ ing da tes a nd locations, visit ‘ What’s On’
at ww w.angusahead.com.
C u lture and Histor y
Events such as Bon Fest, Diesel Days at the Caledonian Railway and Angus Heritage
Week celebrate the rich history of Angus. The county also boasts a lively arts scene;
there are a number of music festivals that take place each year, with a variety to
suit everyone’s taste and theatre buffs can enjoy everything from professional
musicals to amateur dramatics. For more information on the heritage of Angus, visit
ww w.angusherita ge.com.
Family Fun
For family fun, Angus boasts a great
selection of attractions; picturesque glens,
scenic country parks, wide sandy beaches
and play parks. For a full list of visitor
attractions and things to do in Angus, visit
ww w.angusahead .com.
Spectacular countryside offers an array of
exciting activities, from leisurely strolls
along the coastal paths to a host of
hillwalking trails through the picturesque
glens. Or meander in the secluded
woodland walks and beautiful gardens of
the country houses and castles as part of
Scotland’s Garden Scheme. For a full list,
visit www.scotlan dsgarde ns.org.
For more information on outdoor
activities in Angus, visit
ww w.faceb ook.com/angusadventure.
Accommodation
There is a wealth of places to stay in Angus, to suit every pocket, including luxurious
country house hotels, stunning self-catering lodges, friendly guesthouses and B&Bs. For
lovers of the great outdoors, there are a variety of campsites and caravan parks. You
can be assured of the warmest of welcomes during your stay in Angus. For more
information, visit www.angusahead.com/accommod ation.
Shop Local this Summer
Angus benefits from a variety of specialised shops offering first class service to the
local community. Relax and take in the atmosphere whilst you browse the many
arts and crafts shops, antique dealers and galleries in the
local high street.
Shop with ease and enjoy the extensive choice of local
produce available in Angus this summer. There are plenty of
top quality delicatessens, butchers, grocers and fishmongers
to choose from.
Possibly the most famous food in Angus is the traditional
Arbroath Smokie; these hot-smoked haddock are not to be
missed! Or why not visit one of the monthly Farmers’
Markets to taste the superb local produce? Visit
w ww.a ta ste ofangus.com to find out more.
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The Webster Memorial Theatre
Webster Memoria l Thea tre, Arbroa th , hosts an arra y of productions;
for a full listing, o r fo r mo re informa tion, visit
www.webstertheatre.co.uk or ca ll 0 1241 435800.
Fri 4 April
S at 19 April
Fiddlers’ Rally – Angus Strathspey
a nd Reel Society | 7.30pm
Angus Strathspey and Reel Society welcome fiddlers from various parts of
Scotland in playing a great variety of Scottish music.
Th e Nathan Car ter Show with L isa Stanley | 7.30pm
The biggest name in Irish Country Music draws large crowds and full houses wherever
he goes. With special guest star, Lisa Stanley.
Thurs 24 April
Ta lo n – The Best o f The Eagles | 7.30pm
Sat 5 April
Now in their 17th year together, Talon’s 2014 production features all The Eagles
classic hits from the timeless back catalogue and much, much more.
Beyond Th e Barricade | 7.30pm
Back by overwhelming public demand and celebrating its 15th fantastic year with a
sensational new show for 2014, the UK’s longest running musical theatre concert,
Beyond the Barricade re-creates original West End/Broadway musical hit songs with
amazing authenticity.
Wed 9 April
Singin’ I’m N o A Billy H e’s A Tim | 7.30pm
Des Dillon’s brilliant satire of 90 minute bigotry in Scotland and its inextricable
connection with the nation’s two biggest football teams.
Po stman Pat Live – It’s Showtime | 1pm & 3 .30pm
Thurs 5 June
See Postman Pat and his friends live on stage in an exciting new story – It’s Showtime!
A must see show for 3-6 year olds.
Love Changes Ever ything – The Music o f Mich ael Ball | 2.30pm
& 7.30pm
Thurs 10 – Fri 11 April
Iconic Live – The Ultima te Show | 7.30pm
A stunningly beautiful blend of music, vocals and dance. A thought provoking and
inspired mix of old and new genres and styles, brought to life by an amazing cast.
Sat 12 April
Fo ster a nd Allen – The Ultimate Collection To ur | 7.30 pm
Foster and Allen's 'Ultimate Collection Tour' of the UK comes in the middle of a world
tour which takes in Australia, Canada and their home country of Ireland in 2013 and
South Africa, New Zealand, the US and the UK in 2014.
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Sat 3 May
The chance to hear the music of Michael Ball in this wonderful concert with Michael
Courtney and his band.
Mon 9 June
Sta rs o f Strictly Come Da ncing – Pasha and Katya 7 .30pm
An evening of fun, dance, glamour and entertainment for the whole family
with stars of Strictly Come Dancing, Pasha and Katya.
Sun 29 June
An Evening of Dirty Dancing | 7.30pm
An Evening of Dirty Dancing: The Tribute Show is the original smash hit tribute to one
of the greatest movie soundtracks of all time and has been wowing audiences
worldwide since 2010.
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W hat’s on in April
Fri 28 March – Sat 5 April
Audience With Murder | 7.30pm | Abbey Th eatre, Arbroath | £7
The Abbey Theatre presents their version of this intriguing and multi-layered thriller full
of unexpected twists. Tickets available from VisitScotland from 17 March by calling
01241 872609. For more information, visit www.theabbeytheatre.org.
Sat 29 March – Sat 26 April
Elaine Alliso n – Lo st and Found | 10am – 5pm | The Meffan, Forfar
Free
The family tree is a productive starting point for many of Elaine Allison’s intimate and
sensitive sculptural works. For more information, call 01307 476482.
Pict avia
Be part of Scotland's fascinating historic past
at Pictavia; an award winning visitor centre
located in the heart of Angus. Pictavia tells the
story of Scotland's Pictish tribes; mysterious
warrior people who journeyed through the
Angus area almost two thousand years ago. To
discover more about their stories, battles, music
and art and any events being held, visit
www.pictavia.org.uk
Tues 1 April – Tues 30 September
The Freedom C asket Exhibition | 10am – 5pm (Tues – Sa t)
Ga teway to the Glens Museum, Kirriemuir | Free
Exhibition showing ‘The Heart of Kirriemuir’, the silver casket, which housed the
Burgess Ticket offering the Freedom of Kirriemuir, which was presented to JM Barrie in
1930. For more information, call 01575 575479.
Po rtrait o f Angus Exhibitio n
10a m – 4pm | Angus Archives
Fo rfa r | (Mon – Fri) | Free
During the summer months, Angus Archives
will be hosting a photographic exhibition of
subjects drawn from all over Angus from the
Archive’s vast collection. For further
information, please call 01307 468644 or
email
angus.archives@angus.gov.uk.
Thurs 3 April
Dean Owens in Concert | 8pm
Links Ho tel, Montrose | £7
Edinburgh based Dean Owens is one of Scotland’s most acclaimed and established
singer-songwriters. For more information, call 01674 671000 or visit
www.linkshotelmusic.com.
Thurs 3 April – Fri 26 September
Genealogy Taster Sessions | 10a m – 4pm (Thurs and Fri only)
Angus Arch ives, Forfa r | Free (boo king essential)
Tues 1 April – Sat 2 August
If you are unsure how to get started in family history, why not come along and try our
free short taster sessions in either Scotland’s People or Deceased Online. For more
information, or to book, call 01307 468644 or email angus.archives@angus.gov.uk.
Celebrating the Histor y o f the Highland Games Exhibitio n
10a m – 5pm (Tues – Sa t) | G ateway to the Glens Museum, Kirriemuir
Free
Exhibition looking back at the history of Highland Games with a display of Highland
Dancing costumes, photographs and memorabilia. For more information call 01575
575479.
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Sun 13 April
Ta rta n Day Scotla nd Festiva l | Venues
across Angus
Angus Accordion a nd Fiddle Ceilidh
2pm – 5.30 pm | Reid H all, Forfar
£8
A programme of events to commemorate the
signing of the Declaration of Arbroath on 6 April
1320 including a weekend of events in Arbroath
on the 5th & 6th with living history reenactments, crafts, street performances and
much more. For more information, visit
www.tartandayscotland.com.
Sat 5 – Sun 20 April
The Henriksens: Fa ther and So n –
Exhibition | 11am – 5pm |
Kinblethmont Ga ller y, by Arbroa th | Free
Exhibition of works by Harry Henriksen, Ross
Henriksen and Scott Henriksen. For more information call 01241 830756 or visit
www.kinblethmontgallery.co.uk.
Mon 7 – Fri 18 April
Easter Ho lida y Activities | Libra ries acro ss A ngus | Free
Children are invited to come along to any Angus library during the Easter
school holidays for activity sessions. For more information, visit
www.angus.gov.uk/anguslibraries.
Mon 7 April – Mon 26 May
So w Into Spring | Libra ries a cross Angus (Every Mo nday) | Free
Whether you are horticulturally challenged or green-fingered and wanting to expand
your knowledge, look no further than your local library for gardeners’ talks. For more
information, visit www.angus.gov.uk/anguslibraries.
A variety of artists and bands will entertain for
dancing and listening, including one or two
surprise guests. For more information, call
01241 879487 or visit www.aaff.co.uk.
Thurs 17 – Sat 19 April &
Thurs 24 – Sat 26 April
Inspector Drake a nd the Bla ck Widow | 7.30pm | Mo nifieth Thea tre
£8, Co ncessions £6
Monifieth Amateur Dramatics play sees Inspector Drake and his sidekick Sergeant Plod
return in their most perplexing case yet. For more information, call 01382 480043 or
visit www.monifieththeatre.co.uk.
Fri 18 April
Patsy Reid and Friends in Concert | 8pm | Links Hotel, Montrose | £8
Patsy can play fiddle like an “Angel” and was one of the founding members of Breabach
and is currently a member of the new string trio called Vamm. For more information
call 01674 671000 or visit www.linkshotelmusic.com.
Sat 19 April
Jazz a t Hospita lfield – Pa ul Ha rrison Octet | 8pm
Ho spita lfield House, Arbroath | £12
Eight piece band containing the cream of the Scottish jazz scene led by guitarist Paul
Harrison intent on having a good old jam session. For more information, call 01382
774648 or visit www.hospitalfield.org.uk.
Easter in the City | 11am | Brechin Town C entre | Free
Wed 9 April
Guided Tour o f Monifieth Pa rish Church Graveya rd | 2pm – 3pm
St Rule’s, Ch urch Street, Mo nifieth | Free
Guided tour of Monifieth Parish Church Graveyard telling the story of the lives of
parishioners in the burgh in the past few centuries. For more information
call 01382 532033 or visit www.monifiethhistorysociety.co.uk.
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Back by popular demand, The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party event including puppets and
competitions. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/brechinseaster.
Kirriemuir a nd District Gardening Association Spring Show
2pm | Kirriemuir Old Parish Church H all
Flowers, plants, handicrafts and baking. For more information call 01575 572819 or
email anne@gkopc.co.uk.
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S un 20 April
Easter Duck Ra ces | Ba rr y Burn, C arnoustie
Do something different for Easter this year and join in the duck races at Barry Burn.
Select your lucky duck and watch it race others down the burn. There’ll be an Easter
Bonnet and Painted Egg competition and lots of chocolate prizes to be won. Lots of fun
for all the family! For more information, call 0844 4932140.
Ran ger Ser vice – Summer Activities
Angus boasts beautiful countryside with its mountains, lochs and woodlands allowing
visitors of all ages to enjoy the great outdoors. The Angus Ranger services provides a host
of environmental activities from guided walks and self-led trails to more adventurous
activities such as hillwalking, orienteering and various watersports. Woodland
management and the construction of bird boxes for nature conservation are also an
attractive feature. There are also exciting activity days for children of all ages that the
Ranger service runs continuously throughout the summer. More information and a list of
Ranger events available at www.angus.gov.uk/leisure/rangerservice/whatson.htm
Wed 23 April
Sto nemasons’ Marks – Scotland and Tayside | 2pm – 4pm
Monifieth Community Cabin, South Union Street
£4 (includes afternoon tea )
Illustrated talk by Andrew Johnson on the masons’ marks found on old buildings and
bridges and what they can tell us about the past. For more information call 01382
532033 or visit www.monifiethhistorysociety.co.uk.
World Boo k Nigh t | 10a m | Libraries a cross
Angus | Free
A celebration of reading and books, which sees volunteers
gift books in their communities. For more information,
visit www.angus.gov.uk/anguslibraries.
Fri 2 May – Tues 6 May
Glens a nd Kirriemuir Old Pa rish Church Photo Exhibitio n
10a m – 4pm | Old Parish Church, Kirriemuir
What’s on in May
Fri 2 May
Ken Hay Drop-In Da y | 1 0am – 4pm
Montrose Museum | Free
An opportunity to take a trip down memory lane with
photographs of Montrose and the surrounding area
taken by one photographer during the course of his
47 year professional career. This collection is an
invaluable local history resource for the mid to late
20th century. For more information, call 01674
673232 or 01307 468644.
All the entries in the photo competition for the 2015 calendar will be exhibited and
members of the public are asked to choose their favourite 12 for inclusion. For
more information, call 01575 572819 or email anne@gkopc.co.uk.
Sat 3 May
Paint The Wee To on Red | 1pm – 12 midnight
Kirriemuir To wn Hall and various other venues in Kirriemuir
To wn H all | C oncert £10, a ll others free
Kirrie’s newest music festival welcomes Scotland’s top Johnny Cash tribute, Jericho
Hill as well as support bands Shamless from Fife and The Reverse Cowgirls from
Glasgow. For more information, visit www.dd8music.com.
Thurs 8 May
The Old Dance School in Concert | 8pm | Links Hotel, Montrose | £8
The Old Dance School is an innovative young seven piece folk band combining
flavours of folk, classical, electronica and jazz. For more information,
call 01674 671000 or visit www.linkshotelmusic.com.
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Sat 17 May
The Ro ya l Scottish Society o f Painters in Wa terco lour
10a m – 5pm (Tues – Sa t) | The Meffan, Forfar | Free
Jazz a t Hospita lfield – Rose Room | 8pm
Ho spita lfield House, Arbroath | £12
Third annual summer exhibition open to all artists. An exciting mix of members and
non-members’ works. For more information call 01307 476482.
Led by violinist and singer, Seonaid Aitken, Rose
Room play acoustic swing style jazz made famous by
Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grapelli. For more
information, call 01382 774648 or visit
www.hospitalfield.org.uk.
Tues 13 – Sat 17 May
Ga teway to the Glens 13th Birthday Celebrations | 10am – 5pm
Ga teway to the Glens Museum, Kirriemuir | Free
Event for primary school children. Come along and help us celebrate our birthday.
Decorate the museum with birthday cards and try our birthday quiz. For more
information, call 01575 575479.
Thurs 15 May
Beyond Scotla nd’s People Ta ster Sessio n | 10a m – 12 noon
Angus Archives, Forfar | Free (boo king essential)
Staff will conduct tutorials highlighting genealogical sources that cannot be found
elsewhere. Get up close and personal with these stories in the records and find out
how they can enrich your family history. For more information, call 01307 468664 or
email angus.archives@angus.gov.uk.
Fri 16 – Sun 18 May
The Festiva l of Museums Open Weekend | 10a m – 4pm
Montrose Air Station Herita ge Centre | Free
A rally of vintage military
vehicles and re-enactment
groups. Have your picture
taken in the Red Lichtie
Spitfire or take a flight in the
Link Trainer. For more
information, call 01674
678222 or visit
www.rafmontrose.org.uk.
To onfest | 1pm – 1am | Arbroath
Co mmunity Centre
Visit the website for ticket prices
A weekend of music and drinks with headline act The Declaration Band. Incorporating
Arbroath Round Table’s World Lager Festival. For more information, visit
www.arbroathtoonfest.co.uk or www.facebook.com/arbroathtoonfest.
Sun 18 – Fri 23 May
Doubletree Dundee Classic
Play 4 stunning Carnoustie Country courses
including Scotscraig, Downfield, Blairgowrie
and the PGA Centenary Course at
Gleneagles, and stay 4 nights in the newly
refurbished Doubletree Dundee Hotel. For
more information, visit
www.carnoustiecountry.com.
Thurs 22 – Mon 26 May
Angus Open Studio s – May Days | Vario us times
Studios throughout Angus | Free
Artists and designer makers throughout Angus open their studios to the public. A great
opportunity to see their work, talk to artists and buy unique and individual pieces. For
more information, call 01241 855286 or visit www.angusopenstudios.com.
Fri 23 – Sun 25 May
Montrose Music Festiva l | Various times & venues
Most events free, headline act price to be confirmed
Music festival displaying all types of music with hundreds of free gigs in various venues
over three days. Headline act to be confirmed. For more information, visit
www.montrosemusicfestival.co.uk.
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Fri 23 – Sat 31 May
Sat 31 May
Move Over Mrs Markham | 7.30pm | Abbey Theatre, Arbroath | £7
The Montro se Silver Arrow & The Royal Company of Archers | 2.30pm
The Abbey Theatre presents their version of this farce featuring different sets of lovers
converging on the Markham’s supposedly empty flat. Tickets available from
VisitScotland from 12 May by calling 01241 872609. For more information, visit
www.theabbeytheatre.org.
The Montrose Silver Arrow was presented in 1850 by the Burghers of Montrose as a
prize for an archery competition to be held on the Links. The competition has been
held every six years over the last 160 years. Archery competitors from the Royal
Company, resplendent in their ancient uniforms will assemble in the car park of the
Park Hotel at about 2.30pm. They will then march down Dorward Road to the Links.
The archers will shoot with traditional long bows over a distance of 180 yards at a
target known as a "clout". Spectators are welcome to watch the parade and the
competition which will continue for about 2 - 3 hours, ending in the presentation of the
Silver Arrow to the winner.
Sat 24 May
Kirriemuir a nd District G ardening Associa tion Plant Sale and Coffee
Morning | 9.30am – 11.30am | Kirriemuir Old Parish Church Hall
A chance to put up your feet, have a cup of tea, or coffee, and buy a plant or two from
those on sale. For more information, call 01575 572819 or email anne@gkopc.co.uk.
Ca rnoustie a nd District Horticultura l So ciety Co ffee Morning and
Plant Sa le | 10am – 11.30am | Philip Ha ll, Dundee Street,
Ca rnoustie | £1
A chance to put up your feet, have a cup of tea, or coffee, and buy a plant or two from
those on sale. For more information, visit www.carnoustieflowershow.btck.co.uk.
Sun 25 May
Fo rfa r Marafun | 11.30a m –
5.30pm | Fo rfar Town Centre
A relay race in Forfar Town Centre –
each runner does 8 laps over a
measured circuit equal to 5.2 miles.
A fun day for all the family, including
Kids’ Mini Mile and Half Marafun.
For more information, call 01307
466325 or visit
www.forfarrotary.org.uk.
Wed 28 May
Sir Walter Sco tt and the Invention of Scotland | 2pm – 4pm
Monifieth Community Cabin, South Union Street
£4 (includes afternoon tea )
What’s on in June
Sun 1 June
The Big Lunch | 12.30pm – 3pm
St Ninian’s Square, Brechin | Free
Picnic lunch/street party with music and
entertainment as part of the Commonwealth
Games celebrations. Bring your own picnic lunch.
For more information, call 01356 629191 or visit
www.thebiglunch.com.
Tues 3 – Sat 28 June
Design a Bonfest 2014 Poster
10a m – 5pm | Ga teway to th e Glens Museum, Kirriemuir | Free
Poster competition open to all ages during June to design your own Bonfest poster.
The posters will be displayed in the museum
during August’s Bonfest event with the
winner used for the exhibition. For more
information, call 01575 575479.
Alasdair Sutherland will show how much of the way we see ourselves and the world’s
view of Scotland today is due to the writing of Sir Walter Scott. For more information,
call 01382 532033 or visit www.monifiethhistorysociety.co.uk.
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T hurs 5 June
Ta les From The Angus G lens | 7.30pm | Ga teway to the Glens
Museum, Kirriemuir | £3 (bo oking required)
Illustrated talk by local hillwalker Gordon Sneddon, with an opportunity to view the
exhibitions at the museum after the event. For more information, or to book, call
01575 575479.
Thurs 5 – Sun 8 June
Angus Glens Walking Festival
The 12th Annual Angus Glens Walking Festival. As
well as a wide variety of walks for all abilities, there
are evening events on offer including a ceilidh. For
more information, visit
www.angusglenswalkingfestival.com.
Fri 6 June
Ken Hay Drop-In Da y | 1 0am – 4pm
Montrose Museum | Free
An opportunity to take a trip down memory lane
with photographs of Montrose and the surrounding
area taken by one photographer during the course
of his 47 year professional career. This collection is
an invaluable local history resource for the mid to
late 20th century. For more information, call
01674 673232 or 01307 468644.
Fo otsteps Around The Wo rld | 7.30pm | Reid Ha ll, For fa r | £5
Forfar Musical Society present Footsteps Around The World – a celebration of music,
dance and stories from around the Commonwealth, featuring groups and organisations
from around Angus. For more information, visit www.forfarmusical.co.uk.
Thurs 12 – Sat 14 & Thurs 19 – Sat 21 June
The Darling Buds of May | 7.30pm | Monifieth Thea tre,
72 High Street, Mo nifieth | £8, Concessions £6
Monifieth Amateur Dramatics present their version of the Darling Buds of May based on
the Larkin novels by H E Bates. For more information, call 01382 480043 or visit
www.monifieththeatre.co.uk.
Sat 14 June
Angus Sho w | 9am | Brechin Castle C entre, H aughmuir
Angus agricultural show with livestock, funfair, trade stands, craft marquee, horse and
hound, tractor pulling, dancing displays, pipe bands and lots more. For more
information, call 01356 624430 or visit www.theangusshow.com.
Sun 15 June
Monifieth Medieval Fair | 12.30pm
Monifieth Town Centre | Free
Medieval Fair incorporates craft stalls, mini carnival, music and dance, fancy dress,
bonnie baby contests and much more. For more information, call 01382 532858 or
visit www.monifiethmedievalfair.com.
Sat 7 June
Wed 18 – Fri 20 June
Pagea nt in the City | All day | Brechin Town Centre | Free
Arabia n Nights | 7.30pm | Abbey Theatre, Arbroath | £7
Back by popular demand the 2014 Pageant will have a Commonwealth Games theme
to it. For more information, visit brechin.pageant@gmail.com.
The Abbey Theatre Youth Group presents a simple and delightfully inventive re-telling of
the stories of the Arabian Nights. Tickets available from VisitScotland from 9 June by
calling 01241 872609. For more information, visit www.theabbeytheatre.org.
Sun 8 June
Strathmore H ighla nd G ames | 12.3 0pm – 6pm | Glamis Ca stle
Va rious ticket prices with family tickets and concessions
Traditional Highland Games with Highland Dancers, Heavies, tossing the caber, shot put,
a pipe band competition and much more. For more information, call 01307 840319.
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Thurs 12 – Sat 14 June
Thurs 19 June
Beyond Scotland’s People Taster Session | 10 am – 12 noon
Angus Arch ives, Forfa r | Free (boo king essential)
Staff will conduct tutorials highlighting genealogical sources that cannot be found
elsewhere. Get up close and personal with these stories in the records and find out
how they can enrich your family history. For more information, call 01307 468664 or
email angus.archives@angus.gov.uk.
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Sat 28 June
Cha rmia n Pollo k – Ghost Crof t Archive | 10a m – 5pm (Tues – Sa t)
The Meffan, Fo rfar | Free
East H aven 800 – Renaming of Boa t and Community Ga rden Opening
Check website for times | Village Squa re, Ea stha ven by Ca rnoustie
Free
All Charmian Pollok’s work derives from the experience of a place, a moment in time as
she walks a particular landscape. For more information, call 01307 476482.
Thurs 26 – Sat 28 June
Cho ose a Plot with H am-a -Lo t | 7.30pm | Abbey Th eatre, Arbroath
£7
The Ham-a-Lot Players present the Edinburgh Fringe Production at the Abbey Theatre.
Your chance to choose; will it be a drama, a thriller, a comedy, or maybe it will make a
statement. Of course we may lose the plot and do something entirely different. Tickets
available from VisitScotland from 9 June by calling 01241 872609. For more
information, visit www.theabbeytheatre.org.
Fri 27 June – Mon 18 August
Summer Rea ding Challenge | C heck loca l librar y for times
Libraries across Angus | Free
All Angus children are invited to come into any Angus Library during the summer
holiday to take part in a six book Tesco Bank Summer Reading Challenge called
Mythical Maze. Younger children can take part in the Bookbug Library Challenge. For
more information, visit www.angus.gov.uk/anguslibraries.
Sat 28 June – Sat 30 August
Shifting Sands | 10am – 5pm (Tues – Sat) | Montrose Museum | Free
Exhibition by South Esk Primary
and Montrose Academy pupils
combining geography and art to
get you thinking about the coastal
changes and how our beach is
being affected. For further
information, call 01674 673232.
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Come and see the renaming of the refurbished 28ft fishing boat and visit the
community garden to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the village. For more
information, visit www.easthavenangus.co.uk.
Sun 29 June – Fri 4 July
Scottish Mixed Foursomes Golf Week
Played over 5 courses in 5 days, this competition
is unique and fun for all participants. The
Stableford format keeps everyone interested right
up to the very last putt on the last day. The
courses include the championship Lansdowne
course at Blairgowrie, the established heathland
courses of Alyth and Kirriemuir, and the new and
challenging courses of Strathmore and Glenisla.
For more information, visit
www.carnoustiecountry.com.
Mon 30 June – Fri
4July
Kirriemuir Ch urches Scripture
Unio n Holiday C lub
10a m – 12.30pm | St Andrew ’s
Church Ha ll, Glamis Road, Kirriemuir
£1 per day
“Fit for a King” is an activity based club overseen by Scripture Union Scotland, which
will tie in with the Commonwealth Games. There will be songs, drama, games,
quizzes and talks based on the Bible. For more information, call 01575 575515.
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Commonwealth
Games
Fri 25 – Tues 29 July
Shooting Events
Barry Buddon
Shooting Centre,
Barry, by Carnoustie
Angus will be proud to welcome hundreds of international competitors as the host
venue for the Commonwealth Shooting events at the Barry Buddon Shooting Centre,
Barry, by Carnoustie.
The centre sits within dramatic scenery, edged by the waters of the Firth of Tay and
surrounded by windswept dunes. Situated just a pistol shot from the Carnoustie
Championship golf course, it has a well established full bore firing range, which was
used for the 1986 Edinburgh Commonwealth Games.
So if you have been lucky enough to get a ticket, why not
stay a little longer and experience some of the best Angus
visitor attractions and activities.
For more information, visit www.glasgow2014.com.
What’s on in July
Tues 1 July – Sat 30 August
Design Your Own Po stcard | 1 0am – 5pm
Ga teway to the Glens Museum, Kirriemuir | Free
Come along to the museum during July and August to create your own summer holiday
postcard and post it in our post box. Three designs will be picked as winning entries at
the end of the summer. For more information, call 01575 575479.
Tues 1 July – Tues 30 September
Po rtrait o f Angus Exhibitio n | 10a m – 4pm (Mo n – Fri)
Angus Arch ives, Forfa r | Free
A photographic exhibition of subjects drawn from all over Angus pulled from the
Archive’s vast collection. For more information, call 01307 468644 or email
angus.archives@angus.gov.uk.
Fri 4 – Sun 6 July
Angus Accordion a nd Fiddle Festiva l | Vario us times
Va rious venues in Arbroath | Check website for prices
A toe-tapping extravaganza of Scottish Country Music with concerts, dances and pub
sessions all rounded off with the final stramash in the Community Centre on Sunday
evening. For more information, call 01241 879487 or visit www.aaff.co.uk.
Summer Season at Hospitalfield Ar ts | Friday evening, Saturday &
Sunday 11am – 5pm | Free entr y, £4 for tours
Come and spend the day or more at Hospitalfield this Summer. New art commissions
from Claire Barclay and Fiona Jardine, talks, events, heritage tour and a great café. For
more information, call 01241 656124 or visit www.hospitalfield.org.uk.
Sat 5 July
Ca rnoustie G ala Da y | 1pm – 4.30pm | Ca rnoustie H ouse Grounds
No a dmissio n charge, but collection is taken
Parade of floats starts at Industrial Estate, Victoria Street, arriving at House Grounds at
approx 1.45pm at which point the entertainment in the ring begins. For further
information, call 01241 854499 or visit www.carnoustiegala.co.uk.
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S at 12 July
Summer Carniva l | 10 .30a m – 12 noon & 2.30pm – 4.30pm
Fo rfa r Libra r y | Free
Ha rley Da vidson in the City | 11am – 4.30pm (a pprox)
Swa n Street, Clerk Street and va rious other venues in Brechin
Free
Summer Carnival activities for children 7+ at Forfar Library. For more information, visit
www.angus.gov.uk/anguslibraries.guslibraries.
Live music, entertainment, trade stands and a parade through the city of Harley
Davidson bikes. For more information, call 01356 627443.
Thurs 17 July
Sat 12 – Sun 13 July
40th Scottish Tra nspo rt Extravaganza | 9am – 6pm | Gla mis Ca stle
Check website for prices
The Scottish Transport Extravaganza is regarded as the premier vintage motoring event
in Scotland and it is one of the largest of its kind in Britain. With various displays over
the weekend, there will be over 1000 vehicles representing a wide array of transport as
well as 150 stands, a craft tent and entertainment by Jason Smyth with his fantastic
Adrenaline Tour. For more information call 01307 840311 or visit www.svvc.co.uk.
Wed 16 – Wed 23 July
(exact date a nd time to be a nnounced - see website and press)
Sea Dog Bamse 70th Anniversar y Commemora tion
The Bamse Sta tue at Wh arf Street Montrose | Free
70th Anniversary Commemoration of the death and burial of Bamse, World War II
Heroic Norwegian Sea Dog. Visitors from Scotland, England, Norway and North
America will join locals in a parade, a ceremony and a service of commemoration at
Wharf Street, Montrose. The Royal Norwegian Navy and the Royal Navy will be
represented and the Scottish Sea Cadets will be on parade. There will be a band, pipes
and drums as well as a parade of St Bernard dogs provided by the St Bernard
Association of Scotland. Everyone interested in the extraordinary story of the legendary
sea dog is invited to attend this open event. For more information, visit
www.bamsemontrose.co.uk.
Wed 16 July
Monifieth Lo cal Histo r y Society H eritage Wa lk | 2pm – 3.3 0pm
Meet a t Ho use of Memo ries, High Street, Mo nifieth | Free (donations
welcome)
A guided walk around Monifieth visiting sites of historical interest and pointing out
places where industries and other things from the past once stood. For more
information, call 01382 532033 or visit www.monifiethhistorysociety.co.uk.
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Beyond Scotland’s People Taster Session | 10 am – 12 noon
Angus Arch ives, Forfa r | Free (boo king essential)
Staff will conduct tutorials highlighting genealogical sources that cannot be found
elsewhere. Get up close and personal with these stories in the records and find out
how they can enrich your family history. For more information, call 01307 468664 or
email angus.archives@angus.gov.uk.
Sat 19 July
Kirriemuir Show | 9am – 5pm | East
Muirhea d of Logie, by Kirriemuir
Check website for prices
Agricultural show with cattle, sheep, goats, Clydesdale
horses and dogs. There will also be Highland Dancers,
drystane dyking, sheep shearing, wild birds, farrier
displays, craft and trade stands and main ring
entertainment throughout the day. For more
information, call 01575 573222, or visit
www.kirriemuir-show.co.uk.
Sun 20 July
Ta ste Angus Summer Food Festival | 11am – 5pm
Drovers Inn, Memus | Free
A foodies delight! Taste Angus brings together local chefs and producers to showcase
local food and drink. A fantastic day for all the family to enjoy, with chef
demonstrations and tastings, local producers’ market, various food and drink options,
kids activities and live entertainment. For more information, call 01307 860322 or
email info@the-drovers.com.
Sat 26 July
Jazz a t Hospita lfield – Mo lly Duncan and Ro ger Ba ll | 8pm
Ho spita lfield House, Arbroath | £12
The reunion of two founder members of The Average White Band, Molly Duncan and
Roger Ball. For more information, call 01382 774648 or visit
www.hospitalfield.org.uk.
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S at 26 July – Sat 23 August
Sat 9 & Sun 10 August
Helen Angell-Preece – Let Yo urself Fall (Between the So lid and the
Void) | 10am – 5pm (Tues – Sat) | The Meffan, For fa r | Free
Arbroath Sea Fest | Sat 10am – 5pm, Sun
11a m – 5pm | Arbroath Harbo ur
Prices to be confirmed
Exhibition by Helen Angell-Preece expanding her ongoing fascination with architecture
and space, and how place gives us a sense of ourselves “being” there.
For more information, call 01307 476482.
What’s on in August
Fri 1 – Sun 3 August
First in France 1914 | Montrose Air Statio n Herita ge Centre
10a m – 4pm | Check website fo r prices
The centenary of the start of the First World
War is to be marked by events and
exhibitions at the Heritage Centre including
vintage aircraft taking off and landing, a
display of stunt flying in a SE5 fighter replica
and a play on the theme of the Montrose Air
Station ghost. For more information call
01674 678222 or visit
www.rafmontrose.org.uk.
Tues 5 – Sat 30 August
Bon Fest Exhibitio n 2014 | 10am – 5pm
(Tues – Sat) | Ga teway to the Glens
Museum, Kirriemuir | Free
An exhibition celebrating the life of rock ‘n’ roll
legend Bon Scott, who spent the early part of his life
in Kirriemuir. For more information, call 01575
575479.
The 18th annual Arbroath Sea Fest offers entertainment
for all the family and this year is adopting the theme “A
Day at the Seaside”. For more information call 07933
781334 or visit www.arbroathseafest.co.uk.
Sun 10 August
Dempster Day | 11am – 4pm | Letham Village Hall a nd Scouts’ Area
Free
Letham flower and food show with village fun, stalls and games. For more information,
visit www.lethamangus.btck.co.uk.
Caledonian Rail way
The Caledonian Railway is a four mile
standard gauge railway with a line which
runs from the Victorian terminus station
at Brechin through the Angus
countryside to what was once a mainline
station at Bridge of Dun. Throughout the
year, events such as Diesel Saturdays,
Steam Sundays, Murder Mystery
evenings and Days out with Thomas are
held here. For a full listing of events, visit
www.caledonianrailway.com.
Fri 15 – Sun 17 August
Bon Fest 2014 | Various times | Town Ha ll a nd vario us venues in
Kirriemuir | Most free, check website for prices o f hea dline acts
Annual celebration of the legendary AC/DC frontman Bon Scott. There will be an
amazing selection of local rock bands in the pubs during the day and evening gigs.
Friday – Back:n:Black. Saturday – The Bon Scott Revival Show. Sunday – Chris Slade
(ex-AC/DC drummer). For more information, visit www.dd8music.com.
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Fri 15 – Sat 23 August
Fri 22 – Sat 23 August
Waiting On One | 7.30pm | Abbey Theatre, Arbroath | £7
Ca rnoustie Flower Show | Frida y 3pm – 8 pm. Sa turday 1 0am – 4pm
Ca rnoustie Leisure Centre | £2 (free to members and children)
The Abbey Theatre presents their version of the play, Waiting On One. People who go
to bingo are not just waiting on one number to win, but the one event that will change
their lives. Tickets available from VisitScotland from 4 August by calling 01241
872609. For more information, visit www.theabbeytheatre.org.
Annual flower show with floral art, vegetables, fruit, pot plants, cut flowers, baking,
preserves, handcraft, photography and children’s classes. For more information, call
01382 370450 or visit www.carnoustieflowershow.btck.co.uk.
Sat 16 August
Fri 22 – Sun 24 August
Jazz at Hospitalfield – The Oxford Ga rgoyles | 8pm
Ho spita lfield House, Arbroath | £12
Twelve undergraduates from Oxford University singing a selection of a capella material
from jazz to pop. For more information, call 01382 774648 or visit
www.hospitalfield.org.uk.
Kirriemuir a nd District G ardening
Asso cia tion Summer Sho w | 2pm
Kirriemuir Old Pa rish Church Hall
Flowers, plants, handicrafts and baking. For
more information, call 01575 572819 or
email anne@gkopc.co.uk.
Sat 23 August
Ro meo and Juliet –
Outdo or Picnic Pla y | 7.30pm
Glamis Castle Adults £16.50,
Child £10, Fa mily (2+2) £45
Thurs 21 August
Outdoor Picnic Play of Romeo and Juliet
performed by The Lord Chamberlain’s
Men. For more information call 01307
840393 or visit www.glamiscastle.co.uk.
Beyond Scotla nd’s People Ta ster
Session | 10am – 12 no on
Angus Archives, Forfar | Free (boo king essential)
East H aven 800 Herita ge a nd Maritime Event | 11am - 5pm
Village Squa re, Ea st Haven, by Carno ustie | Free
Staff will conduct tutorials highlighting genealogical sources that cannot be found
elsewhere. Get up close and personal with these stories in the records and find out
how they can enrich your family history. For more information, call 01307 468664 or
email angus.archives@angus.gov.uk.
Fri 22 August
Glenisla Highland Games | 12.30pm – 5pm | The Ha ugh, For ter,
Glenisla | Adults £7, under 14’s free
Traditional Highland Games including heavy events, piping, dancing, children’s races,
tug-o-war, Mount Blair Hill Race, side stalls, hot and cold refreshments. For more
information, call 01575 582349 or visit www.glenislahighlandgames.co.uk.
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Bell Rock Blues Festiva l | Va rious venues in Arbroath | Free
Great pubs, great bands, great music, great atmosphere – what more could you ask
for? For more information, visit www.bellrockblues.com.
Exhibitions, stalls and live music with a maritime theme, being held to recognise and
celebrate the Maritime and Heritage of East Haven in its Octocentenary year. For more
information, visit www.easthavenangus.com.
Wed 27 August
Aly Ba in a nd Phil Cunningham in Concert | 7.30pm
Kirriemuir Old Pa rish Church | Ca ll fo r prices
Concert by two of Scotland’s leading fiddle and accordion players, the legendary Aly
Bain and Phil Cunningham. For more information, call 01575 572819 or email
anne@gkopc.co.uk.
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S at 30 August – Sat 27 September
Heritage Week Celebrations | 10am – 5pm | Gatewa y to the Glens
Museum | Free (booking required)
David Faithfull – Seo ma r (Cha mber) | 10am – 5pm (Tues – Sat)
The Meffan, Fo rfar | Free
Come along and learn about the Picts. Design your own Pictish stone and learn to write
your name in Pictish symbols. For more information, call 01575 575479.
Seomar is a series of chamber or room installations, each created by David Faithfull
with reference to a particular feature or issue with the Scottish landscape. For more
information, call 01307 476482.
Fri 5 – Sun 7 September
Kirriemuir Festiva l of Music and Song | Vario us venues in Kirriemuir
Check website for prices
What’s on in September
A celebration of music in all its forms, with competitions and events around the town
most famous for producing JM Barrie. For more information, call 01575 540261 or
visit www.kirriefestival.org.
Mon 1 – Fri 5 September
Sco ttish Go lf Pa irs Cha llenge
An annual pairs competition. Play 5 rounds in
5 days at some of Carnoustie Country’s finest
inland courses, including Alyth, Glenisla,
Kirriemuir, Strathmore and Blairgowrie
Rosemount, home to the 2014 Ryder Cup
Junior Match. For more information, visit
www.carnoustiecountry.com.
Sat 6 & Sun 7 September
Doo rs Open Days
Doors Open Days allows members of the public the
opportunity to see inside some buildings that are not
normally accessible. It gives people the opportunity, free
of charge, to take a look at some of the cultural and
historical buildings that Angus is lucky enough to be
home to. For more information, visit
www.angus.gov.uk/doorsopen.
Fri 5 – Fri 12 September
Angus Herita ge Week | Venues across Angus
Visit a variety of unique venues and events and discover more about the built, cultural
and natural heritage of Angus. If
you have discovered that you have
roots in Angus, why not come and
walk in the footsteps of your
ancestors during Angus Heritage
Week? For more information, visit
www.angusheritage.com.
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Tues 9 September – Sat 10
Januar y 2015
World Wa r 1 Co mmemoratio n – Exhibition of Kirrie’s Fallen Men
10a m – 5pm (Tues – Sat) | G ateway to the Glens Museum | Free
An exhibition looking at the families of the young men who fought and fell during the
Great War. For more information, call 01575 575479.
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S un 14 September
10 Things You Must do in Angus
Montrose Junio r Highland Games | 10a m – 5pm | Unio n Park,
Rugby a nd Cricket Ground | £10 for a family o f 4
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A fun packed day of Highland Games, piping and dancing for children, junior schools’
athletics, disabled competitions, stalls, attractions and facilities to complete a family
day out. For more information, email robina.addison@yahoo.com.
Visit Arbroath Abbey and read the inspirational Declaration of Arbroath,
signed in 1320 by the Nobles of Scotland.
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Take a boat trip around the Bell Rock Lighthouse, built by Robert
Stevenson and completed in 1811.
3
Have a seat by Arbroath Harbour and sample a delicious Arbroath Smokie
whilst admiring the view.
4
Play one of the 30 golf courses in Carnoustie Country including the
Montrose Medal, which celebrated its 450th anniversary in 2012.
5
Get in touch with our Pictish past at the Pictavia Visitor Centre in
Brechin. You can also see an impressive collection of Pictish and medieval
stones at St Vigeans Museum, as well as some fine examples at Aberlemno.
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View magnificent wildlife while you enjoy stunning panoramic views at the
unique Montrose Basin Visitor Centre. Curlews, oystercatchers and eider
ducks are found in large numbers during the summer months and in the
autumn pink-footed and greylag geese arrive.
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Surf the waves at glorious Lunan Bay, near Montrose or if that’s too
energetic for you why not just watch the wildlife and relax at this beautiful
beach.
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Soak up the atmosphere as you walk through the unspoilt Angus Glens,
enjoy the moorland colours and the scents of heather and grasses and if
you’re lucky you may even spot a golden eagle soaring over Glen Doll.
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Imagine you are Captain Hook on the hunt for your arch nemesis,
Peter Pan, as you walk round Kirriemuir, the 'Wee Red Town', birthplace
of JM Barrie, creator of Peter Pan.
Ro ya l Burgh o f For fa r Highland
Dancing Cha mpio nship
9.15am – 6pm | Reid Ha ll, For fa r
£5 admission to public
One of the most prestigious championship
events within the Highland Dancing
calendar attracting top class dancers of all
ages from Scotland and England. For more
information, call 01307 463822.
Thurs 18 – Sat 20 & Thurs 25 – Sat 27
September
Ta kin’ Over The Asylum | 7.30pm | Monifieth Theatre
£8, Co ncessio ns £ 6
Monifieth Amateur Dramatics present Takin’ Over The Asylum from the pen of Donna
Franceschild, about the re-launch of a hospital radio station in a psychiatric unit. For
more information, call 01382 480043 or visit www.monifieththeatre.co.uk.
Mon 22 – Fri 26 September
Comrie Ca ba ret 5 | 7.30pm | Co mrie H all, Links Avenue, Ca rno ustie
Tickets a va ilable fro m Carno ustie Fo bel Sho p from August
10 Visit Glamis Castle, the legendary setting for Shakespeare’s famous play
Macbeth, which is reputed to be haunted by restless spirits …
An evening of musical entertainment performed by members of Carnoustie Musical
Society, which will have a Tartan flavour for 2014. For more information, call 01241
856688 or visit www.carnoustiemusical.co.uk.
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