Live Carnoustie

Living In and Around Carnoustie

Famous for its association with golf and proud host to The Open Championship in 1999 and  2007, Carnoustie is one of Scotland's top golfing resorts.

The town has a population of 10,561 (Census 2001) and is one of the youngest Angus Burghs. As well as boasting a landmark hotel and world-renowned golf courses, Carnoustie enjoys spectacular coastal scenery and is within easy commuter distance of Dundee.

Local Services

Information about allocation of housing and relocation advice can be found at the local housing office in Carnoustie which serves Carnoustie, Barry, Easthaven, Muirdrum, Newbigging and the surrounding landward areas. Telephone: 01241 853335.

Carnoustie has good community facilities, including a local library, good primary heath care facilities and a swimming pool

For additional advice regarding council services, your local ACCESS Office provides a single point of contact.

 

Places of Interest

Much of the town's employment and businesses thrive on the tourism industry. From the first competition in 1931, many of the most famous names in golf have graced the town's Championship Course, including major winners Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Tom Watson, Paul Lawrie and Padraig Harrington. The Championship Course offers some of the most challenging and stimulating golf anywhere in the world.

With the Burnside and Buddon courses adjacent, and several other first class courses around the few miles between Carnoustie, Arbroath and Broughty Ferry, Carnoustie has evolved into a prosperous centre for tourism, providing world class golfing facilities.

Find out more about living in Carnoustie in our listings. Additionally, Visiting Carnoustie gives more information things to see whilst visiting Carnoustie.