Issue Thirteen · Page 68Autumn and Winter 2026–27 · page 68The Best of Angus.
Places that dip under the radar can sometimes be the most rewarding of all. Unassuming Angus is often rushed through in favour of better-known regions, but its fertile glens and quiet shorelines make it one of the gems of the east coast.
WordsBen Lerwill & Graeme JohncockPhotographySimon Hird & Jack Cairney
The guide.
The valleys are rugged and uncrowded, the local history is long and momentous, and the food scene – which extends way beyond the famous regional beef – can tease the tastebuds as readily as anywhere in Scotland. As a visitor destination it’s somewhere to slow down, perhaps unbuckle your belt a notch, and enjoy life.
The Angus Glens are a huge pull for outdoor-lovers, with ten Munros scattered across their heather-clad valleys, and Angus is similarly well stocked with lochs, rivers, beaches and country parks. History buffs also have plenty to dig into – attractions range from Pictish standing stones to wartime airfields – with stand-out highlights also including Glamis, the castle that inspired Macbeth, and Arbroath Abbey, which witnessed what many consider to be the founding of the Scottish nation in the 14th century. When you factor in clifftop walks, bike trails, fishing villages and some of the country’s top golf courses, you’re left with a region ripe for exploration.
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