Lamb sculpted many society figures – including the Queen Mother and both Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret, as young girls. Lamb’s main body of work was inspired by the everyday people and places around Montrose.

The William Lamb Studio was designed by Lamb himself and has been preserved much as it was when he worked there. It houses a collection of his sculptures, prints and drawings. If you visit, you can also see his workroom, with tools, and his living room, featuring self-styled furniture.

Opening Times (2025):

The last Saturday of the month from April to June – 26 April, 31 May and 28 June.

Thursdays and Saturdays throughout July and August.

Doors Open Days on on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September.

The last Saturday of the month in September and October – 27 September and 25 October.

Openings are undertaken by The Friends of the William Lamb Studio – dates, times and access arrangements are available through the website. Please check for any changes to the dates listed above.

Accessibility:
The studio, although easily accessed from the street, has limited wheelchair access on the ground floor level due to the layout of the artworks. There is no wheelchair access to the upper studio.

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An annual music festival, appropriately named BonFest, pays tribute to his musical legacy. Bands from around the world converge on the town to play AC/DC covers and pay homage to their hero.

Out of the festival arose the idea of a more permanent memorial. Artist John McKenna was contracted to create a statue of Bon. The life-sized bronze figure was unveiled in 2016, at the 10th anniversary of BonFest by former AC/DC bass player Mark Evans. The £45,000 cost of the sculpture was paid for by a crowdfunding campaign. Two scrolls containing the names of all who donated money are sealed at the bottom of the statue.

Now Bon Scott, who was raised in the town, watches over all who enter Kirriemuir, with a microphone in one hand and bagpipes in the other.

The statue is on the Bellie’s Brae road into Kirriemuir.  There is a car park just off the road and next to the statue. Come and take a selfie with the rock and roll legend.

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The Brown and White Caterthuns are a pair of large hill forts on adjacent hills overlooking Strathmore.

The Brown Caterthun is defended by four earth ramparts and ditches, and the White has a massive stone rampart, a ditch and outer ramparts.

Both are enclosed by a series of earthworks, and it is likely they served both as military and ceremonial centres.

Accessibility:
Strong footwear recommended. The Caterthuns are located about 5 miles east of the village of Inchbare off the B966 Brechin to Edzell Road. There is a parking bay at the foot of the White Caterthun for a few cars. Grid references – NO 555 668 and NO 547 660.

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The thanage of Glamis was granted to Sir John Lyon by King Robert II in 1372 for services to the crown and four years later, Sir John married the King’s daughter, Princess Johanna Stewart. At the time there was a royal hunting lodge on the site at Glamis.

The castle as we know it today was built in the 1400s, with many alterations and additions over the centuries. Glamis has been the inspiration for Shakespeare’s Macbeth, the childhood home of HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and the birthplace of HRH The Princess Margaret, aunt to HM King Charles III.

Tours of the castle are guided, and you will hear tales of historical figures who have passed through the doors: Mary, Queen of Scots, James V of Scotland, “Bonnie Dundee” and the “Old Pretender” to the throne, James VIII, as well as some family members, such as the ill-fated Janet Douglas and the heiress Mary Eleanor Bowes.

Visitors can also dine in the Castle Kitchen at Glamis Castle.

The team at Glamis look forward to welcoming you to the castle, gardens and grounds.

Opening Times:
Castle, Gardens, Shop and Restaurant:

19 March to 31 October 2025
Monday to Sunday – 10am to 4.30pm

Entry Fee:
Adult – £18.50 (Castle, Gardens and Grounds)
Child (5-16 years) – £11 (Castle, Gardens and Grounds)

Adult – £9.50 (Gardens and Grounds)
Child – £6 (Gardens and Grounds)

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Come and explore Seaton Cliffs Nature Reserve that sit between Arbroath and Auchmithie with Stories of Stone. The cliffs are cared for by the Scottish Wildlife Trust and highlights include spectacular geology; dramatic rock formations such as the Deil’s Heid; hidden coves; smugglers caves; seabird colonies; dolphins; butterflies; and wildflowers.

Join experienced geologists on a cliff top walking tour and delve into the fascinating world of local geology, geomorphology, and history. Experience a breathtaking coastal walk infused with rich narratives and deep insights into the land beneath your feet. Knowledgeable guides will ensure you have a memorable and educational journey through the last 800 million years of time.

The journey will begin at Whiting Ness car park – walk up the ramp to the top of the cliffs (the only hill on the walk) and head along the path to Carlingheugh Bay. Along the way you will rediscover the same awe-inspiring discoveries that first inspired James Hutton (widely known as the grandfather of geology) over 300 years ago.

See evidence of Himalayan scale mountains, continent sized rivers, volcanoes, and ice ages, and discover the human story and how we have been changing the landscape for hundreds of years, using and shaping the land to meet our needs.

Any Outlander fans will be able to walk in the footsteps of Jamie Fraser as you spy smuggling caves along the coast. There are stories of shipwrecks, ghostly bagpipers, and a quarry that built Scotland’s largest and wealthiest Abbey that gave birth to the Scottish Declaration of Independence.

Stop for a quick cuppa at Carlingheugh Bay, discussing how the innocent pebble can tell the story of many millions of years, before an easy amble back to the car park where there is time for a more general chat and discussion which takes you from Deep Time back to the present.

Tour groups are small with a maximum of 10 people each walk. The whole journey takes 2.5 hours and only general fitness is required. There are no descents down cliff faces as groups stay on the cliff top path the entire time. The walk is suitable for all ages however content is most suited to the over 12s. Children and dogs are welcome on the walk and should be supervised at all times.

The guides at Stories of Stone are experienced geologists who are local to Arbroath and have deep links to the cultural heritage of the area. Stories of Stone are proud members of the Scottish Geology Trust and give regular presentations to the public each year. Guides have experience in STEM mentoring of young people globally and are keen to inspire the next generation to care for Scotland’s heritage.

Note: location of the pin on Google Maps is a guide only.

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Step into Barry Mill and discover the tough physical job of being a miller – sacking-up, hoisting and grinding the grains – and the ingenuity of engineering that kept the mill in business.

Barry Mill is now one of only a handful of mills still powered by water. Rebuilt after a fire around 1814, it is probably the largest and finest example of its type still in operation.

This is a magnificent example of the country’s industrial heritage and you can learn all about the working of the mill from a real miller.

Opening Times:

1 September to 26 October – Thursday to Sunday, 10.30am to 4.30pm

27 October to 31 December – Closed

Grounds are open daily all year round.

Entry Fee:
Adult – £9.50
Child/concession – £8.50
Family- £23.00
One Adult Family- £17.50
National Trust for Scotland or National Trust members – Free

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Some 14 years earlier, Ecgfrith had led a similar foray north of the Tweed, against Bridei’s predecessor Drust. Stephen the Priest, an English chronicler of the time, tells us: “The bestial Pictish peoples had a fierce contempt for subjection to the Saxon and threatened to throw off from themselves the yoke of servitude. They gathered together innumerable nations from every nook and corner of the north, like a swarm of ants in the summer, sweeping from their hills.”

The cairn was erected in 1985 to commemorate the 1300th anniversary of the battle.

Note: location of the pin on Google Maps is a guide only.

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Kirriemuir Camera Obscura provides a fascinating glimpse of historic technology and boasts stunning 360 degree views of the surrounding countryside including the hills and Angus Glens. Friendly guides will explain how the equipment works and point out the various landmarks which can be viewed via the camera. The Camera Obscura works best on bright sunny days so there will be times when the view will not be at its best due to weather conditions.

Visitors can enjoy a drink and a bite to eat in Café Obscura.

The Camera Obscura and Café Obscura are completely self- funding and all profits are given back into the community. Both camera and café are entirely managed and staffed by Kirriemuir Regeneration Group volunteers.

There is free car parking near the pavilion and public toilets are situated at the rear of the pavilion.

Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome in the café, but dogs are not permitted in the camera room.

There are kites for children up to 100 years old to borrow and some outdoor games to play. The Neverland Playpark is just across the way with its wheelchair swing and there are outdoor tables to sit at and enjoy your tea/coffee etc. There is also outdoor gym equipment on the hill.

Opening Times:
29 March to mid-October 2025
Saturday, Sunday & Monday – 11am to 4pm (last camera viewing at 3.45pm)

Entry Fee:
Entry free but donations appreciated.

Accessibility:
The pavilion and café are wheelchair accessible but unfortunately due to the nature of the building we are unable to provide access up to the Camera Obscura. A DVD is available to show to visitors who are unable to access the camera room.

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The current sculpture was commissioned in 2012 to replace an existing monument and is made of granite. The memorial includes both men, their ponies, dogs and also penguins as well as inscriptions written by both men. The sculpture was created by local sculptor, Bruce Walker.

The stone can be found at the roadside on a bend at the entrance to Glen Prosen nearly a mile from Dykehead. A car park lies just around the bend on the right.

Note: location of the pin on Google Maps is a guide only.

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A short walk leads to the remains of an earth house, or soutterrain, of Iron Age date, a curving underground passage, now uncovered. Reused stones with Bronze Age rock carvings can be seen in its walls.

Opening Times:

April to September:
Monday to Friday – 9.30am to 5.30pm

October to March:
Closed

Accessibility:
Access to the earth house is through land which may be used by livestock. Please wear strong footwear. Limited parking in farmyard beside dovecot.

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