The carved stones were dotted in and around the village church, which sits on a natural mound where a Pictish church or monastery may have once stood. Some stones were even incorporated into the walls of the late medieval church – and a few remain in place.

This is one of the most important collections of Pictish Christian stones. It includes the Drosten Stone, which carries a remarkable inscription and includes a hooded hunter and a squatting imp.

Opening Times:

1 April to 30 September
Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday – 10am to 4.30pm (last entry 4pm)

1 October to 31 March
Closed

Entry Fee:
Adult – £7.50
Concession – £6.00
Child – £4.50

Accessibility:
See the venue access guide.

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Alongside a number of airplane exhibits the Heritage Centre aims to show the human side of the Air Stations history with a collection of contemporary photographs, artefacts and memorabilia. These not only tell of the history of the airfield but also the story of the men and women who served there and those who lived in the area. The Heritage Centre ensures that future generations will remember their service.

The Heritage Centre is organised and operated entirely by a dedicated team of volunteers who are passionate about restoration of aircraft and the history of the people who lived and worked at the Air Station.

With a commitment to bringing local history to life, the Heritage Centre allows visitors to become ‘hands-on’ with many opportunities to try on uniforms and touch the many exhibits.

Come along for a visit where you can see fantastic replica aircraft including a Sopwith Camel and Spitfire, as well as original aircraft including a Hawker Hunter and Tornado GR4. Find out about the men and women who served at the air station through their stories, photos and artefacts, and step back in time in the 1940s room, Station Commander’s office and Anderson Shelter.

Learn about “Vic”, Scotland’s war horse, in the Animals in War display. Try on uniforms, colour in pictures of aircraft or pretend to fly an aeroplane in the vintage flight trainer. Then why not take a load off and stop for a snack and a drink in the library.

Opening Times:
Thursday – 10am to 4pm
Friday – 10am to 4pm
Saturday – 10am to 4pm
Sunday – 12 noon to 4pm

Entry Fee:
Adult – £8.00
Concession – £7.00
Children – Free

Accessibility:
See the venue access guide.

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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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Originally created by local schoolteacher Greta Michie in 1955, the museum celebrates the unique lifestyle of the Glen. It showcases the creativity, community, and industriousness of people past and present; and is surprising and familiar in equal measure.

Stroll around the galleries, and enjoy the gardens and wee woodland walk.

Visitors can also enjoy a drink and a bite to eat in the Glenesk Folk Museum Café.

Opening Times:
Tuesday to Sunday – 10am to 4.30pm

Entry Fee:
£5 per adult, children go free

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It is located at the back of the Village Hall, adjacent to the celebrated Aberlemno Sculptured Stones and a short walk from the famous Cross Slab which is in the Aberlemno Churchyard.

Please note that while a wheelchair accessible toilet is available at this facility, the Pictish Room itself is not wheelchair accessible.

Opening Times (2025):

Sunday 20 April – 12 noon to 3pm
Sunday 18 May – 12 noon to 3pm
Saturday 31 May – 9am to 12 noon
Sunday 22 June – 12 noon to 3pm
Sunday 20 July – 12 noon to 3pm
Sunday 10 August – 12 noon to 3pm
Saturday 13 September – 12 noon to 3pm
Sunday 14 September – 12 noon to 3pm

Please check the community website and Facebook page for up to date information.

Entry Fee:
Donations welcome with all proceeds going to the upkeep of the village hall and Pictish Room.

Refreshments available at a small charge.

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The displays within the Tayside Police Museum include sections on uniform, equipment, communication, offensive weapons, the Police Pipe Band, Special Constables, and so much more. There is also an exhibit referencing the last person to be hanged in Dundee, William Henry Bury, who went to the gallows in 1889 for the murder of his wife, and when confessing to his crime, claimed to be Jack The Ripper.

The museum is run by volunteers, and entrance is free. There are toilet facilities, including access for visitors who are disabled. Children and families are welcome to visit. Groups, including school groups, are also very welcome but must pre-book.

Opening Times:
Thursday to Saturday – 11am to 3pm

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Within the museum space, you can explore The Forfar Story, by wandering through a recreation of an old, narrow cobbled street, called The Vennel. You can peer inside several small shops, including Peter Reid’s sweet shop, a knockmaker’s workshop and a baker’s shop, with displays of bread and bridies.

You can also examine a collection of enigmatic sculptured stones, in the Pictish Stones display.

The Meffan Museum and Art Gallery collects objects, photographs and archive material relating to the history of Forfar, together with the work of past and contemporary artists, reflecting the rich art heritage of Angus.

The teams in ANGUSalive’s museums, libraries and archives have a great local knowledge and a real enthusiasm for promoting Angus. As VisitScotland Information Partners and proud Angus ambassadors, ANGUSalive advisors can help visitors to our area make the most of their time in Angus by providing information about things to see and do, including some of the hidden gems that only locals know about. The teams also provide local amenities information, helping people to find everything from church services to emergency vet services.

ANGUSalive museums, libraries and archives also have a fun programme of events for adults and children.

Opening Times:

1 November to 31 March:
Friday to Monday – 10.30am to 4pm

1 April to 31 October:
Wednesday to Monday (closed Tuesday) – 10.30am to 4pm

Entry Fee:
Free

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Designed to reveal the hidden heritage of this little-known part of Scotland by the community who live there, the Cateran Ecomuseum tells the story of its people, places and landscapes.

Open throughout the year, this ‘museum without walls’ is one of Scotland’s premier and most accessible car-free holiday and active travel for leisure destinations.

Committed to the ethos of regenerative tourism, the Cateran Ecomuseum offers experiences of natural and cultural heritage that can be enjoyed through travel that has a low carbon footprint, and that can inspire people to live more sustainably by learning how stories from our past can help guide the story of our future in relation to sustainable living.

You can visit and enjoy Ecomuseum sites through a series of itineraries that have been designed for walkers and cyclists.

There are also two suggested itineraries for those who choose to visit by car.

Find out more on the website or by popping into the Cateran Ecomuseum hub in Alyth Museum.

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

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The Library Room has recently been restored to its full splendour and is now a visitor centre, where you can learn about the history of the library and its place in the community.

Explore the audio visual presentation featuring the Colonel and his family, the building and opening of the hall and library, and places to visit in and around Edzell.

The library’s collection is a fascinating glimpse into a unique survival of a late Victorian library, reflecting what was considered of interest and importance in both fiction and non-fiction. The loan records for the first half of the twentieth century also survived, showing what the public liked to borrow. A digitised catalogue is available for researchers and includes a scanned image of the cover and a sample page.

Opening Times:
To arrange a visit to Inglis Memorial Hall & Library, please email FMSupport@angus.gov.uk.

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The Signal Tower Museum showcases how the lighthouse was constructed over 200 years ago, creating a marvel of engineering that still stands today as the oldest sea-washed lighthouse in the world. As well as this, the museum shows what life was like for the lighthouse keepers on board the Bell Rock, as well as the experiences of their families back at the Signal Tower shore station.

The Lighthouse Keepers’ Cottages situated in the courtyard of the museum grounds offer attractive exhibition areas, providing an insight into Arbroath’s Fishing and Maritime Heritage with audio-visual elements including quizzes and games for children.

Tower Towers that allow public access of the tower room are available by advance booking – please see the ANGUSalive website for information. Virtual tours in Gaelic, Polish, Romanian and English are available for those who don’t want to climb the 70 steps.

Top five things you can do at Signal Tower Museum:

1. Run around the stone representation of the 42 feet diameter light house foundation in the courtyard
2. Discover how Bassey the horse helped to build the Bell Rock Lighthouse
3. Learn about pirate Ralph the Rover and his dastardly deeds
4. Find out what life was like for the lighthouse keepers in an upright tube, surrounded by the sea
5. See the damage where the lighthouse lens was machine gunned by a fighter pilot during WW2

The teams in ANGUSalive’s museums, libraries and archives have a great local knowledge and a real enthusiasm for promoting Angus. As VisitScotland Information Partners and proud Angus ambassadors, ANGUSalive advisors can help visitors to our area make the most of their time in Angus by providing information about things to see and do, including some of the hidden gems that only locals know about. The teams also provide local amenities information, helping people to find everything from church services to emergency vet services.

ANGUSalive museums, libraries and archives also have a fun programme of events for adults and children.

Opening Times:

1 November to 31 March:
Friday to Monday – 10.30am to 4pm

1 April to 31 October:
Wednesday to Monday (closed Tuesday) – 10.30am to 4pm

Tower Towers that allow public access of the tower room are available by advance booking – please see the ANGUSalive website for information.

Entry Fee:
Free

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