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Yet summer brings out a new energy as its towns and villages each offer their own unique, vibrant and colourful festivals and events - from classical music and outdoor plays, to living history and gala weeks, from folk sessions and ceilidhs to highland games and fireworks. Angus can guarantee something for every taste.
Take a look at our Summer Events brochure (791KB PDF) or see our What's On section to see the full range of events Angus has to offer.
Angus Accordian & Fiddle Festival4th July - 6th July 2008 |
34th Scottish Transport Extravaganza12th - 13th July 2008 |
Romans Alive In Pictavia12th - 13th July 2008 |
Angus & Dundee Roots Festival 20086th - 13th September 2008 |
Watch the changes in season and the migrating birds on our Montrose Basin webcam, on the water and at the feeders. The webcam is located on the outside of the viewing gallery at the Scottish Wildlife Trust Montrose Basin Visitor Centre. The Centre offers panoramic views of the area, binoculars, telescopes, and a warm welcome.
Our golf webcam overlooks the Championship Course at Carnoustie,venue for the recent British Open and Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Why not let us help you planyour owntrip to Carnoustie Country! Search our accommodation listings for a great place to stay.
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Getting here
From the South, follow signs for Stirling or Perth, then Dundee, and northward via the A90 to Forfar and the heart of the county and the hills, or via the A92 towards Arbroath and Montrose and the lovely coast of Angus. More information and transport links here
From the North, follow the A90 or A92 from Aberdeen, travel down the A9 from Inverness and points North to Perth and head for Dundee, or come off the A9 at Dunkeld and delight in the tree-lined country road into Angus via Blairgowrie and Kirriemuir.
Head Of Economic Development Made Honorary Citizen Of Yantai
David Valentine, Head of Economic Development with Angus Council, is the first Briton to be made an Honorary Citizen of Yantai in Shandong Province, China.
Nexus Young Employee of the Year Award
The Nexus (Angus) branch of Business Network International is looking for a young person aged between 16 and 25, who is currently working in Angus, to award with a £1,000 cash prize.
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Tickets on sale for inaugural Roots Festival
Tickets are on sale now for events in the inaugural Angus & Dundee Roots Festival programme.
Carnoustie Country’s Going Green!
The golf courses of Angus will have a definite tinge of emerald green this week - thanks to a party of almost 100 Irish golfers who are visiting Carnoustie Country!
Adult Learners’ Achievements Recognised
A local man, who went back to learning to ensure he could help his children with their homework, has had his efforts recognised with a national award.
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