# Things to see in Arbroath (United Kingdom): 24 places and when to go

> Arbroath is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 24 places in and around it, mainly History (12), Temples (6), Museums and art (3). The best known are Arbroath Abbey, Colliston Castle and Ethie Castle. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 34. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/arbroath/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** United Kingdom · 56.5695, -2.6091
- **Places:** 24 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/historia/) (12) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/espiritual/) (6) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/museos/) (3) · [Food and drink](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/gastronomia/) (3) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/naturaleza/) (2) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/fauna/) (2)
- **Best time:** April to September.
- **Also possible:** February to March, October and December.
- **Nearest airport:** EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 84 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Arbroath

The places in and around Arbroath, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Arbroath Abbey](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/arbroath-abbey/): Abbey in Arbroath, Scotland, United Kingdom · 1.8 km
- [Colliston Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/colliston-castle/): Castle in Angus, Scotland, UK · 4.5 km
- [Ethie Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/ethie-castle/): Castle in Angus, Scotland, UK · 7.7 km
- [Carlungie and Ardestie earthhouses](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/carlungie-earth-house/): Construction in Angus, Scotland, UK · 13 km
- [Red Castle, Angus](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/red-castle/): Castle in Angus, Scotland, UK · 11 km
- [Barry Mill](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/barry-mill/): Category A listed watermill in Angus, Scotland, UK · 12 km
- [Farnell Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/farnell-castle/): Castle in Angus, Scotland, UK · 13 km
- [Montrose Old and St Andrew's Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/montrose-old-and-st-andrew-s-church/): Church in Angus, Scotland, UK · 18 km
- [St Vigeans Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/st-vigeans-parish-church/): Church in Angus, Scotland, UK · 1.4 km
- [St Vigeans Sculptured Stones Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/st-vigeans-sculptured-stones-museum/): Museum in Angus, Scotland, UK · 1.4 km
- [Dunnichen Stone](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/the-dunnichen-stone-replica/): Pictish stone discovered in Dunnichen, Angus, Scotland, UK · 13 km
- [Braikie Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/braikie-castle/): Castle in Angus, Scotland, UK · 8.8 km
- [Montrose Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/montrose-museum/): Museum in Montrose, Angus, Scotland, United Kingdom · 18 km
- [Signal Tower Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/signal-tower-museum/): Museum in Angus, Scotland, United Kingdom · 2.2 km
- [Church of St Mary the Virgin, Arbroath](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/st-mary-the-virgin-scottish-episcopal-church/): Church in Arbroath, UK · 2.2 km
- [Panmure Testimonial](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/panmure-testimonial/): Architectural structure in Angus, Scotland, UK · 12 km
- [St Andrew's Parish Church, Arbroath](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/st-andrew-s-parish-church/): Church in Angus, Scotland, UK · 1.7 km
- [Angus Alchemy](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/angus-alchemy/): Distillery · 13 km
- [Arbikie Distillery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/arbikie-distillery/): Distillery · 12 km
- [Balgavies Loch Nature Reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/balgavies-loch-nature-reserve/): Protected area · 13 km
- [Holyrood Episcopal Church, 60 Maule Street, Carnoustie](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/holyrood-episcopal-church/): Church building in Angus, Scotland, UK · 9.6 km
- [Parish Church And Burial-Ground, Monikie](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/monikie-parish-church/): Architectural structure in Angus, Scotland, UK · 11 km
- [Redcastle Brewery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/redcastle-brewery/): Brewery · 7.5 km
- [Seaton Cliffs Nature Reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/seaton-cliffs-nature-reserve/): Protected area · 4.1 km

## When to go to Arbroath

The best time to visit Arbroath is **April to September**; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Better not | 7 h 11 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 12 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 26 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 56 |
| May | Best time | 16 h 08 |
| June | Best time | 17 h 26 |
| July | Best time | 16 h 53 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 54 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 27 |
| October | Possible | 10 h 01 |
| November | Better not | 7 h 46 |
| December | Possible | 6 h 34 |

In June there are 17 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 34. In April, 24 of the 24 places are at their best.

When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Arbroath

The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 84 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=56.5695%2C-2.6091)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=56.5695%2C-2.6091)

## Other towns nearby

- [Dundee](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/dundee/): 84 places · 26 km
- [Brechin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/brechin/): 25 places · 28 km
- [Kingsbarns](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/kingsbarns/): 31 places · 32 km
- [Kirriemuir](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/kirriemuir/): 16 places · 36 km
- [Stonehaven](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/stonehaven/): 27 places · 50 km
- [the henge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/the-henge/): 32 places · 52 km

And all of United Kingdom, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Arbroath?

The best known: [Arbroath Abbey](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/arbroath-abbey/), [Colliston Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/colliston-castle/), [Ethie Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/ethie-castle/), [Carlungie and Ardestie earthhouses](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/carlungie-earth-house/), [Red Castle, Angus](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/red-castle/). In all, 24 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Arbroath?

April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 34.

### How do you get to Arbroath?

The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 84 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=56.5695%2C-2.6091) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Arbroath as the destination and these 24 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).