Monifieth: Visit Monifieth

Introduction

People have settled at Monifieth from the early days of man, and many relics and sites of archaeological interest witness this today. The people of Monifieth played their part in the whale and sea industry which thrived in the in the eighteenth and mid-nineteenth century.

An Ancient Pictish Settlement

Many Pictish stones were found in Monifieth, most notably in St. Rule's graveyard, indicating the area was an important Pictish settlement. At Ardestie 2 miles north from the village is a vitrified Iron Age Fort and close by a cluster of earth dwellings dating from the first century.

Family  Fun

Monifieth enjoys a fine setting and a good range of leisure amenities. Monikie and Crombie Country Parks are close by and offer a range of leisure pursuits for all the family including watersports. Particularly popular is Monifieth's Blue Seaway, an outdoor recreation area with children's adventure playground and wheeled sports area for older children.

Golfing Excellence

Monifieth lies near the most southerly point of Angus near Carnoustie.  It is most famous today as a centre of golfing excellence, and the course here is used as a qualifier for the Open Championship.

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