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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.
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 (12) · Temples (6) · Museums and art (3) · Food and drink (3) · Nature (2) · Wildlife (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 AbbeyAbbey in Arbroath, Scotland, United Kingdom1.8 km
- Colliston CastleCastle in Angus, Scotland, UK4.5 km
- Ethie CastleCastle in Angus, Scotland, UK7.7 km
- Carlungie and Ardestie earthhousesConstruction in Angus, Scotland, UK13 km
- Red Castle, AngusCastle in Angus, Scotland, UK11 km
- Barry MillCategory A listed watermill in Angus, Scotland, UK12 km
- Farnell CastleCastle in Angus, Scotland, UK13 km
- Montrose Old and St Andrew's ChurchChurch in Angus, Scotland, UK18 km
- St Vigeans ChurchChurch in Angus, Scotland, UK1.4 km
- St Vigeans Sculptured Stones MuseumMuseum in Angus, Scotland, UK1.4 km
- Dunnichen StonePictish stone discovered in Dunnichen, Angus, Scotland, UK13 km
- Braikie CastleCastle in Angus, Scotland, UK8.8 km
- Montrose MuseumMuseum in Montrose, Angus, Scotland, United Kingdom18 km
- Signal Tower MuseumMuseum in Angus, Scotland, United Kingdom2.2 km
- Church of St Mary the Virgin, ArbroathChurch in Arbroath, UK2.2 km
- Panmure TestimonialArchitectural structure in Angus, Scotland, UK12 km
- St Andrew's Parish Church, ArbroathChurch in Angus, Scotland, UK1.7 km
- Angus AlchemyDistillery13 km
- Arbikie DistilleryDistillery12 km
- Balgavies Loch Nature ReserveProtected area13 km
- Holyrood Episcopal Church, 60 Maule Street, CarnoustieChurch building in Angus, Scotland, UK9.6 km
- Parish Church And Burial-Ground, MonikieArchitectural structure in Angus, Scotland, UK11 km
- Redcastle BreweryBrewery7.5 km
- Seaton Cliffs Nature ReserveProtected area4.1 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.
- JanBetter not7:11
- FebPossible9:12
- MarPossible11:26
- AprBest time13:56
- MayBest time16:08
- JunBest time17:26
- JulBest time16:53
- AugBest time14:54
- SepBest time12:27
- OctPossible10:01
- NovBetter not7:46
- DecPossible6:34
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
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.
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, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Dundee84 places26 km
- Brechin25 places28 km
- Kingsbarns31 places32 km
- Kirriemuir16 places36 km
- Stonehaven27 places50 km
- the henge32 places52 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Arbroath?
The best known: Arbroath Abbey, Colliston Castle, Ethie Castle, Carlungie and Ardestie earthhouses, Red Castle, Angus. 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 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.
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