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Traveling to Carnoustie area
downeyfaire
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My son is playing Carnoustie next June, his wife, young daughter and I are going to explore. Any ideas for Dundee, Arbroath areas? We are driving. Thank you for input.
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fishypro
Find some of Dundee's best-loved children's comic characters such as Minnie the Minx and Oor Wullie in fun sculptures around the city centre...
It's only a one hour drive north along the coast to the iconic Dunnottar Castle near Stonehaven as @fishypro recommended.
There are many wonderful ancient sites in the local area that are worth visiting and easy toget to by car. Take a look at https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/search-results?r=64 to find out more.
A day trip to Kirriemuir will be of interest to any Peter Pan fans
https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/kirriemuir-p244451
There is so much going on in Dundee too - Verdant Works, RSS Discovery, Dundee Law (a brilliant view across the city) and McManus Galleries.
Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre
Pop across the Tay bridge and go to St Andrews - great beaches, lovely shops, abbey and harbour.
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In Kirriemuir there are a few other 'hidden gems' such as The Tayside Police Museum, a Camera Obscura (donated to the town by Peter Pan author, J M Barrie, and one of only four in the country) and even a statue of Bon Scott, the lead singer of Australian rock band AC/DC who was raised in Kirriemuir. It's also a great place to try a famous Scottish meat pastry known as a Forfar Bridie.
Arbroath is also a great place for a cliff top walk towards the small village of Auchmithie. Care must be taken on the path but it's well worth it for the fantastic sea views, amazing rock formations, bird life and wildflowers. If you make it to Auchmithie then The But'n'Ben restaurant is well worth a visit to try the local 'smokie' and other traditional dishes.