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Angus Glens

weesuz10weesuz10 Member ✭
in Outdoors and active pursuits
We are going to be in Angus later this month, and fancied a quick visit to one of the Angus Glens.

We just want to drive through rather than go for a walk, can you recommend which of them we would be best to visit?

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  • VisitScotlandJulieVisitScotlandJulie Member, Moderator, VisitScotland Staff ✩
    Hello @weesuz10

    Glen Cova is one of the most popular of the Angus Glens. Have you seen this Tripadvisor discussion on exactly the same topic? It is from a few years ago but it has some pretty detailed driving advice. 

    Also, have a look at the website www.visitangus.com which has some good information on the Angus Glens here. Also the Angus coastal route.


  • VisitScotlandAlisonVisitScotlandAlison Member, Moderator, VisitScotland Staff ✩
    Glen Clova is a round trip, (up the left side and down the right, usually!) but at the top there is the lovely Glen Clova Hotel for a meal stop.  Glen Esk is also a there-and-back glen but is very pretty and has The Retreat Restuarant and folk museum near Tarfside which is a lovely place to take a break from driving. On the way to Glen Esk you should plan wee stop in Edzell, a pretty village with some nice coffee shops, like the "Tweedie" or the Tuck In. Edzell Castle is well worth a visit too.  If you would like a round trip then choose Glen Isla which has some lovely scenery and brings you out onto the A93 Glen Shee road.   From there you have the choice to either go north to Braemar and Royal Deeside or south towards Blairgowrie and Perth.  Alternatively you could branch off before Blairgowrie to go over to Pitlochry on A924.
  • weesuz10weesuz10 Member ✭
    These are fantastic suggestions, thank you everyone!
  • Samantha_GrantSamantha_Grant VisitScotland Ambassador ✭✭✭✭
    edited August 2016
    I love Glen Clova but I'd say it's probably doesn't quite reveal its most spectacular scenery unless you're able to hike.  I'm thinking of walks such as the Loch Brandy one and also Corrie Fee. I'd also second the recommendation of the Glen Clova Hotel.  It's very good for food.  

    As you're driving to enjoy the scenery I'd suggest Glen Isla.  The Kirkton of Glen Isla Hotel there is also really good for food and as @VisitScotlandAlison mentions above the glen connects to Glen Shee. If it's a scenic drive you're after then they don't come much more scenic than this route.  It's stunning. @weesuz10
    I'm a Scottish travel blogger and freelance writer with an extensive knowledge of travelling in Scotland.  I'm always on the road exploring my wonderful country.  I love remote places, history and the great outdoors. 




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