Arbroath
Arbroath
Arbroath is the largest town in Angus, Scotland. The town is best known for its Abbey, which was founded in 1178 by King William the Lion. Arbroath is also home to the Arbroath Harbour, which is a busy fishing port, and to the B&Q store on the outskirts of town. The town has a population of around 22,000 people.
Arbroath Abbey was founded in 1178 by King William the Lion, and it soon became one of the most important religious sites in Scotland. The Abbey was sacked by the English in 1320, but it was rebuilt and continued to be an important site for pilgrims and tourists. Today, the Abbey is open to the public and is a popular tourist attraction.
Arbroath Smokies are a type of smoked salmon that is popular in the town of Arbroath, in Angus, Scotland. The smokies are made by smoking fresh salmon fillets over a peat fire. The smokies are a popular dish in local pubs and restaurants, and they are also available for purchase in local shops.
Created: 6 July 2022 Edited: 29 November 2023
Arbroath
Local History around Arbroath
There are some historic monuments around including:
Templeton, enclosure 340m ENE of Prehistoric domestic and defensive: palisaded enclosure; Prehistoric ritual and funerary: enclosure (ritual or funerary) SM5991Bryanton,enclosure 200m N of Prehistoric domestic and defensive: enclosure (domestic or defensive) SM5948Maiden Castle, fort 700m ESE of East Seaton Prehistoric domestic and defensive: fort (includes hill and promontory fort) SM2872Raesmill Burn, unenclosed settlement 300m ESE of Anniston Mill Prehistoric domestic and defensive: hut circle, roundhouse SM5918West Mains of Colliston,enclosure 300m WNW of Prehistoric domestic and defensive: enclosure (domestic or defensive) SM6130Templeton, unenclosed settlement 200m and 310m N of Prehistoric domestic and defensive: hut circle, roundhouse SM5990Arbroath Abbey and associated buildings, including the Abbot's House Ecclesiastical: abbey SM90018Cotton of Balcathie, unenclosed settlement 700m WSW of Prehistoric domestic and defensive: settlement SM7068Leys of Boysack,palisaded enclosure 400m E of Prehistoric domestic and defensive: palisaded enclosure SM5989Souterrain, Eastern Cemetery, Arbroath Prehistoric domestic and defensive: souterrain, earth-house SM6641David's Hill, enclosure Prehistoric domestic and defensive: enclosure (domestic or defensive) SM6649Dickmount Law, cairn Prehistoric ritual and funerary: cairn (type uncertain) SM2874Chapelton,settlement 750m NW of Prehistoric domestic and defensive: settlement SM5987West Mains of Colliston,enclosure 200m NE of Prehistoric domestic and defensive: enclosure (domestic or defensive) SM6124Unenclosed settlement and enclosure, 240m SSW of Three Mile Wood Cottage Prehistoric domestic and defensive: enclosure (domestic or defensive) SM7071Arbirlot, carved stone 20m S of Manse Crosses and carved stones: sculptured stone (not ascribed to a more specific type) SM145Colliston Castle,enclosure,souterrain,ring ditches & pit alignment Prehistoric domestic and defensive: enclosure (domestic or defensive) SM6125Loanhead, barrow 355m SSE of Templeton Prehistoric ritual and funerary: barrow SM6126Newton of Boysack, unenclosed settlement 410m SE of Prehistoric domestic and defensive: hut circle, roundhouse SM6131Castle Rock,fort,Auchmithie Prehistoric domestic and defensive: fort (includes hill and promontory fort) SM2875Lud Castle, fort 400m ESE of Tanglehall Prehistoric domestic and defensive: fort (includes hill and promontory fort) SM2876.Wildlife in and Around Arbroath
Mammals found in Arbroath
There have been 29 species of mammals recorded in the arbroath area.
| 45 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) |
| American Mink (Neovison vison) |
| Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus) |
| Brown Rat (Rattus norvegicus) |
| Common Seal (Phoca vitulina) |
| 55 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pygmaeus) |
| Badger (Meles meles) |
| Brown Long-Eared Bat (Plecotus auritus) |
| Common Porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) |
| Common Shrew (Sorex araneus) |
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Birds found in Arbroath
There have been 195 species of birds recorded in the arbroath area.
| (Anthus spinoletta/petrosus agg.) |
| Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) |
| Barn Owl (Tyto alba) |
| Barred Warbler (Sylvia nisoria) |
| Black Redstart (Phoenicurus ochruros) |
| Arctic Skua (Stercorarius parasiticus) |
| Bar-Tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica) |
| Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) |
| Black Guillemot (Cepphus grylle) |
| Black Tern (Chlidonias niger) |
