Arbroath tourist information

The attractive port of Arbroath is a historic town, notable for its working fishing harbour and beautiful ruined Abbey.

The strong links to the sea can be seen everywhere in the town, and also sampled in the famous local delicacy of Arbroath Smokies, a distinctive and delicious smoked haddock. The Arbroath Signal Tower Museum celebrates this maritime heritage, in the setting of the impressive on-shore station for the Bell lighthouse, itself located some 11 miles offshore on a notoriously treacherous rock.

Beautiful Abroath Abbey has an important place in Scottish history, being the place where the crucial 'Letter' or 'Declaration of Arbroath' was drawn up on behalf of Robert the Bruce by Scottish nobles in 1320. It was addressed to the then Pope, and asked him to pressurise Edward II of England to recognise Scottish independence.

Near Arbroath is the St Vigeans museum of Pictish stones, containing a large number of lovely and historically important carvings of people, animals and Celtic designs dating from around the 800s AD.

What to see - Arbroath Tourist Attractions To Visit

Churches

Arbroath Abbey Abbey Street, Arbroath DD11 1EG
Lovely ruined Abbey famed for the Declaration of Arbroath. Arbroath Abbey information

Museums

Arbroath Signal Tower Museum Ladyloan, Arbroath DD11 1PU
Local museum set in the shore station of the Bell Rock Lighthouse. Arbroath Signal Tower Museum information

St Vigeans Museum Kirkstyle, St Vigeans, Arbroath DD11 4RB
Important collection of Pictish carved stones. St Vigeans Museum information

Where to stay in Arbroath

Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfasts, Inns and other Hotels

Ogstons Arbroath

99 High Street Arbroath DD11 1DP MAP
In Arbroath centre, just 30 minutes’ drive from Dundee, Ogstons Arbroath offers stylish rooms with free Wi-Fi. There is free parking, cooked breakfasts, a popular restaurant and lively bar. The spacious rooms at Ogstons are individually decorated, and ...
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