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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Brechin Castle stands proud on a massive bluff of rocks above the River Southesk on the site of a much older fortress belonging to the Scottish kings. The present house was last reconstructed in the early 1700′s and incorporates parts of the original Castle dating back to the 13th century. The building has evolved from a defensive role to its present great house style.

Opening Times:
See the website for details of opening days and times.

Accessibility:
Brechin Castle has level access to both the house and garden, as well as accessible parking and drop-off points. However, access within the house itself is limited, as stairs are required to reach the first and second floors on our guided tours. The garden also has limited accessibility due to its sloped terrain.

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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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The lighthouse operated in tandem with a shore station, the Bell Rock Signal Tower, built in 1813 at the mouth of Arbroath harbour. Today this building houses the Signal Tower Museum, a visitor centre detailing the history of the lighthouse.

According to legend, the rock is called Bell Rock because of a 14th-century attempt by the Abbot of Arbroath to install a warning bell on it. The bell lasted only one year before it was stolen by a Dutch pirate. This story is immortalised in “The Inchcape Rock”, a poem by 19th-century poet Robert Southey. The rock was the scene of many shipwrecks as it lies just below the surface of the sea for all but a few hours at low tide.

Boat trips are available from Arbroath Harbour to see the lighthouse.

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

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Guided tours of the castle explain the history of the house, the collections of furniture, paintings and displays of fine needlework, photographs and memorabilia. Examples of fine plasterwork and trempe l’oeil are also on show.

Snowdrops in Spring and bluebells in May carpet the woods and wild garden. At its best in July, a highlight of Dunninald is the walled garden. Set a short walk from the house, at the end of a beech avenue the walled garden is south facing with a curved wall, and planted with traditional mixed borders, vegetables, soft fruits, fruit trees and a greenhouse.

Groups are welcome throughout the year, by prior arrangement.

Opening Times:

Gardens:

1 May to 31 August 2025
Sunday, Monday & Tuesday – 1pm to 5pm (no booking required)

Castle:

10 to 18 May 2025
Guided tours daily at 2pm and 3pm (booking advised)

12 to 27 July 2025
Guided tours daily at 2pm and 3pm (booking advised)

Advance booking advised by telephone on 01674 672031 or by email to visitorinformation@dunninald.com.

Entry Fee:
Tickets are payable on arrival – £12 adults, under 16 free.
Gardens only (no pre-booking required) – £5, under 16 free.

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Opening Times:
The Lindsay Burial Aisle is free to visit and open year-round. View exterior only.

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

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Scurdie Ness lighthouse was built by David Stevenson and Thomas Stevenson and was lit for the first time on Tuesday 1 March 1870. During World War II the lighthouse was temporarily painted black.

Originally the light was fixed white but was changed to isophase white 60 seconds (i.e. light 30 seconds, eclipse 30 seconds) in 1907. The lighthouse was converted to automatic operation in 1987 and now displays 3 white flashes separated by 2.5 seconds and repeated every 20 seconds.

The road to Scurdie Ness Lighthouse is a popular walk and sightings of seals and dolphins are not unusual. Whales are sometimes seen in the area including rare sightings of humpback whales.

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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 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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