Attractions Arbroath
Attractions Arbroath
Arbroath Harbour
The historic Arbroth harbour is Located in the south west of the town.
The harbour and fishing were the main source for the local economy for hundreds of years. The town is famous for the 'Arbroath Smokies'. Pairs of haddock, tied together at their tails and smoked over smoldering hardwood-chips. Port/harbour facilities include Fishing, Sea-Angling and leisure sailing marina.
The Arbroath Tourist Information Visitor Centre featuring a restaurant and shop which opened in 2007. The Harbour Master can help you with general enquiries and harbour mooring charges.
Signal Tower Museum
Visit the Signal Tower Museum near the harbour. It was built in 1813 as the shore station for the Bell Rock lighthouse which was erected by Robert Stevenson. It was completed in 1811 to warn mariners of the trecherous rocks which lie 12 miles south east of Arbroath.
This was the first lighthouse ever constructed on on a rock that was submerged at every high tide. The families of the Lighthouse Keepers' lived in the signal tower right up to 1955. The Signal Tower is now a free museum. The Bell Rock lighthouse has been automated since 1988.
Arbroath Abbey
Foundation of the Abbey
King William the Lion founded the Arbroath Abbey in 1178 in honour of the murdered St. Thomas, Archbishop of Canterbury. It was placed in the hands of the Tironensian order based in Kelso. King William granted his new Abbey independence from the mother house. He also showered it with endowments. These included the income from 24 parishes, a toft of land in every royal burgh, lands, fisheries, salt pans, ferries and of course Arbroath itself.
The monks were permitted to set up a burgh, hold a market and to build a harbour. Even King John of England granted the Abbey the privilege of buying and selling goods anywhere in England, except the City of London, toll free.
The function of Arbroath and every other Abbey was to provide an ordered way of life based on the Gospel’s teachings under which the monks could serve God and sanctify their souls. The monks did not work outside the Abbey. Their chief function was to perform the Divine Office.
Arbroath Abbey: 01241 878756
The Declaration of Independence
Arbroath Abbey hosted the most significant event in Scottish history. On 6 April 1320 the Scottish Declaration of Independence was signed by the assembled Scottish nobility in Arbroath Abbey. The Declaration was addressed to the Pope who had given his support to Edward II and excommunicated Robert the Bruce.
The nobles had to intervene in the dispute between the Bruce and the Pope. The Declaration explained how the Bruce had rescued the country from a dreadful situation and for this they would support him in all things.
The Declaration was an inspiration for future generations. The most famous quote is this:
"For, so long as a hundred remain alive, we will never in any degree be subject to the dominion of the English. Since not for glory, riches or honours do we
fight, but for freedom alone, which no man loses but with his life."
Arbroath Art Gallery - Museums & Galleries
Located within the Public Library in Arbroath, the Arbroath Art Gallery provides space for temporary exhibits from the Art Collections of Angus Council, as well as touring exhibits and local shows.
Arbroath Library
Hill Terrace,
Arbroath DD11 1AH
Tel: 01241 875598
Discovery Point |
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Adventure, exploration and discovery at the award-winning attraction, Discovery Point. This is one of the main attractions in Arbroath . With its spectacular exhibits, and special effects, you can get the feel for the voyages of the RRS (Royal Research Ship) Discovery. This ship was built in Arbroath to take Captain Scott to Antarctica. Get on deck and feel the history on board this Antarctic adventurer. RRS Discovery photography |
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