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• Aberlemno Kirk & Kirkyard Stone "Aberlemno 2", in Aberlemno Kirkyard, is one of the finest of all Pictish stones to have survived, and a masterpiece of Pictish art. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
• Aberlemno Symbol Stones Magnificent range of Pictish sculptured stones: three stand alongside the B9134 and one is in the churchyard. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
• Angus Folk Museum (Now closed) 18th century cottages home to important collections, offering an insight into the domestic life of rural workers in Angus. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
• Arbroath Abbey Substantial remains of an abbey in Arbroath. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
• Arbroath Art Gallery Two galleries above Arbroath Public Library provide changing displays from artworks. Arbroath Library, Hill Terrace, Arbroath DD11 1AH.
• Arbroath Signal Tower Museum Exhibitions relating to the Bell Rock Lighthouse and the nautical history of Arbroath. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
• Ardestie Earth-House A curved underground gallery 80 feet in length of Iron Age date, now uncovered. Off A92 between Dundee and Arbroath.
• Barry Mill A rare example of a working water powered oatmeal mill. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
• J M Barrie's Birthplace The birthplace and early home of creator of Peter Pan, Sir James Matthew Barrie. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
• Boddin Point Coastal feature south of Montrose. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
• Brechin Castle Visitor Centre Garden centre, gift shop, restaurant and country park. Haughmuir, Brechin, Angus DD9 6RL.
• Brechin Cathedral In Brechin. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
• Brechin Town House Museum Located within the old Town House in the centre of Brechin. 28 High Street, Brechin DD9 6ER.
• Broughty Castle Castle guarding the mouth of the River Tay in Broughty Ferry. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
• Caledonian Railway (Brechin) Ltd. Journey back in time as you travel by steam train to Bridge of Dun. Visit the unique Victorian terminus at Brechin which has lots of period charm and atmosphere.
• Carlungie Earth-House A complex underground structure, 150 feet long, of Iron Age date. Now uncovered. Off A92 between Dundee and Arbroath.
• Caterthuns Remains of two ancient hill forts. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
• Claypotts Castle An outstanding example of 16th-century Scottish architecture, which is both intact and little altered. Off the A92 E of Dundee at Claypotts Junction.
• Corrie Fee NNR Located in the south of the Cairngorms National Park, this reserve was sculpted thousands of years ago by ice which left behind corries, cliffs, moraines and a meandering river. B955 from Kirriemuir and park at Forestry Commission's Glen Doll car park.
• Discovery Point Scott of the Antarctic's ship, the Royal Research Ship Discovery. STB 5 Star Visitor Attraction. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
• Dundee Botanic Garden A centre for public enjoyment in addition to its principal function of supplying plant material for teaching and research. Riverside Drive, Dundee DD2 1QH.
• Dundee Parish Church (St. Mary's) Take a photo tour of this magnificent Parish Church which is open to visitors during the summer months and on Sundays throughout the year.
• Dundee Rep Theatre A multi award-winning world-class performing arts organisation made-up of Dundee Rep Ensemble, Scottish Dance Theatre and Rep Creative Learning. Tay Square, Dundee, DD1 1PB.
• Dundee Science Scentre Discover the wonders of science through your senses with over 80 hands-on interactive exhibits. Greenmarket Dundee DD1 4QB.
• Edzell Castle Castle and formal garden. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
• Forbes of Kingennie Country House, Fishery and Holiday Estate. Kingennie, Broughty Ferry, Dundee DD5 3RD.
• Glamis Castle One of Scotland’s most impressive castles. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
• Hospitalfield Dedicated to contemporary art and ideas, Hospitalfield offers heritage tours, walled garden tours, residences and study groups. It can also be hired for events, including weddings. Hospitalfield House, Arbroath, DD11 2NH.
• House Of Dun This beautiful Georgian Family House designed by William Adam for David Erskine, the 13th Laird of Dun. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
• Invermark Castle Striking Tower House where Glen Lee and Glen Mark meet to become Glen Esk. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
• Kirriemuir Camera Obscura The Camera Obscura, one of only three in Scotland, stands on Kirrie Hill offering outstanding views of Kirriemuir and the glens which surround it. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
• Kirriemuir Gateway to the Glens Museum In Kirriemuir Town House, showing the social, architectural and political history of the town and the Angus glens. 32 High Street Kirriemuir DD8 4BB.
• William Lamb Studio The building was sculptor William Lamb A.R.S.A.’s studio from 1934 to 1951. 24 Market Street, Montrose DD10 8NB.
• Lindsay Burial Aisle This small burial Aisle is all that remains of the 14th-century Edzell Old Church. In Edzell graveyard off the B966, 6m north of Brechin.
• RSPB Loch of Kinnordy Situated in a natural basin surrounded by farmland, Loch of Kinnordy attracts all types of wildlife including osprey, whooper swans, geese and black-headed gulls plus otters, red squirrels, deer and more.
• Lochlee Parish Church Small church at the head of Glen Esk. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
• Lunan Bay A superb beach south of Montrose. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
• McManus Galleries and Museum A splendid Gothic Revival-style building housing Dundee's main collection. Albert Square, Dundee DD1 1DA.
• Maison Dieu Chapel, Brechin Part of the south wall of a chapel, belonging to a medieval hospital founded in the 1260s with finely-detailed doors and windows. In Maison Dieu Lane, Brechin off the B9134.
• Maule Memorial Church Imposing Church in Glen Esk. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
• Meffan Museum and Art Gallery A lively art gallery and museum. 20 West High Street, Forfar DD8 1BB.
• Mills Observatory Britain’s only full-time public observatory. Glamis Road, Balgay Park, Dundee DD2 2UB. STB 3 Star Visitor Attraction.
• Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre Britain’s First Operational Airfield, was set up in Montrose by the Royal Flying Corps in 1913. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
• Montrose Basin Local Wildlife Reserve With visitor centre.
• Montrose Museum Opened 1842 making it one of the first purpose built museums in Scotland. Panmure Place, Montrose DD10 8HE.
• Olympia Swim Centre One of the biggest and best leisure centres in Scotland. Olympia Leisure Centre, Earl Grey Place, Dundee DD1 4DF.
• Red Castle Superbly located castle ruin overlooking Lunan Bay. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
• Restenneth Priory The chancel and tower of the priory church of Augustinian canons. The lower part of the tower is very early Romanesque work. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
• St Vigeans Museum of Carved Stones A fascinating and very important collection of 38 Pictish adn early Christian carved stones. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
• Scottish Wildlife Trust Montrose Basin Visitor Centre A bird haven situated on the edge of thr tidal estuary, the Basin is of international importance for over 100,000 migratory birds each year.
• Tealing Doocot An elegant dovecot built in 1595. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
• Tealing Souterrain The remains of an earth house, or souterrain, of Iron Age date, now uncovered. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
• HMS Unicorn Restored historic naval ship. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
• Verdant Works A recreation of Dundee's once hugely important jute industry. STB 5 Star Visitor Attraction.(Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)