Live Angus

Great environment, great leisure, great jobs -

get the most out of living in Angus

For good leisure facilities, great environment, excellent schools, and housing at reasonable prices, Angus really scores. Bustling towns with good local shopping, friendly pubs and restaurants, good road and rail links, and some of Scotland's sunniest weather, all mean you'll be glad you made the move.

Find out about Living in Angus including Homes & Housing Introduction, Health & Wellbeing, Learning, Work Life Balance and Transport & Communications.

 

If you have come to live in Angus from overseas:

Read about information and services if you are coming to live and work in Angus. Download our Workers from overseas Guide and get information about Learning English.

Community & Funding

Angus 4 Community

Find out about the latest funding opportunities for Community Groups in Angus 4 Community.

Angus Funding News

Take a look at our June 2009 Newsletter (PDF, 220KB).

In the June 2009 Newsletter, the funding opportunities include:

• Secret Millionaire Fund
• Big Family Idea
• Village SOS
• The Musicians Benevolent Fund
• Media Box
• Energy Efficiency Design Awards
• European Energy Programme for Recovery (EEPR)
• Communities and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES)
• Low Carbon Buildings Programme
• Scottish Natural Heritage Biodiversity Award
• Gateway Exchange Fund
• The Baring Foundation Grants for Arts and Older People
• The National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts - Age Unlimited Scheme.
• Angus Rural Enterprise Grant Scheme
• Sportsmatch
• EU - Preparatory Actions in the Field of Sport
• BBC Children in Need – Fun and Friendship Programme
• Cashback for Communities
• Tesco Charity Trust Community Awards
• Youth in Action Programme

Also included in the June 2009 Newsletter is information about forthcoming events, funding websites, awards and news about local groups that have been successful in receiving funding.

Previous Angus Funding Newsletters
View one of the Angus Funding News previous newsletters.

Current Highlights

35th Scottish Transport Extravaganza

A great family day out in the grounds of Glamis Castle, with a vIntage vehicle rally, entertainment and stalls selling something for everyone - Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 July.

Tell us your own news at news@angusahead.com.

Kirriemuir Heritage Trust

The Angus town of Kirriemuir, and the surrounding area, has a unique heritage - and Kirriemuir Heritage Trust has been established to protect, record, promote and celebrate all aspects of this heritage.  Find out more about the Kirriemuir Heritage Trust.

 

Angus Mental Health

The Angus Mental Health Association strives to provide excellent quality support services and activities in community settings for people experiencing mental health difficulties throughout Angus.  Find out more about the Angus Mental Health Association.

 

Angus Credit Union

 The Angus Credit Union is a community co-operative which has a common bond of 'live or work in Angus', which simply put means membership is open to anyone living or working in Angus.

 

Angus Liftshare

Join the largest journey sharing scheme in the UK and share travel costs and save on
CO₂ emissions .

www.angusliftshare.com