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Angus is a beautiful county which is the cultural birthplace of Scotland, where the seeds of modern democracy were sown in the Declaration of Arbroath.
Before Angus became part of the kingdom of the Scots, it was southern heartland of our Pictish ancestors, who fought, hunted, fished, and inscribed their culture in stone.
This proud heritage is an inspiration today for the friendly people of Angus, and is the cornerstone of the warm welcome we extend to our visitors.
Angus offers miles of unspoiled charm; of idyllic beaches, unspoiled glens, rugged mountains and breath-taking scenery to explore. In an area of just 2,200 square kilometres rolling countryside, rugged cliffs, seaside towns, market burghs, turreted castles and ancient relics stand side by side. With such a rich bounty, Angus offers the perfect environment for a wide variety of historical, cultural, outdoor and leisure pursuits.
In the first millennium AD, the Pictish (Pictii - or painted people as the Romans named them)people of Angus paid their homage to this unique part of the world, leaving for future generations a wonderful legacy of mysterious carved stones which grace the Angus landscape today. See them in situ at Aberlemno from April to October, or all the year round at the Meffan in Forfar or Pictavia at Brechin.
Pictavia Visitor Centre tells the story of this ancient race and the beautiful and symbolic messages of the Picts are to be found in odd corners throughout Angus with their stylised geese, boar, stags, salmon, zig-zags and whirls.
A visit to Pictavia is a great way to understand more about the roots of the people of the county.
Angus claims one of the most important symbols of Scottish nationhood in historic Arbroath Abbey. The Abbey, long associated with the signing of the Declaration of Arbroath in 1320, is now attracting even more visitors interested in Scottish history with the addition of a £1.8m visitor 
centre.
It is also the focus for the annual Tartan Day celebrations which take place each year to mark the signing of the Declaration of Arbroath on April 6.
Angus is home to some of the finest courses in the world including the world famous Championship Course at Carnoustie, credited by Tiger Woods as being "the most challenging, if not the finest, course in the world".
Carnoustie Country encompasses all the excelent golf courses in the area, from classic links to park and heathland.
6th - 13th September 2008
This week-long programme of events will give a real flavour of Angus & Dundee's rich heritage and culture for visitors from across the globe coming back to their ancestral roots.
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29th May 2008 - 1st June 2008
Angus
The Angus Glens Walking Festival is a four-day event offering a varied programme of walks and evening entertainment to suit all ages and abilities.
16th - 17th April 2008
7:30pm
Arbroath
This is a show for serious fans of Roy Orbison and Elvis Presley. It consists of two separate and very different concerts giving respect and dignity to each individual artist.
Carnoustie Country Movie (.wmv 28MB)
Carnoustie Links Movie (.avi 22MB)
22nd March - 19th April 2008
Forfar
An exhibition of objects and images from the past which reveal the home and working lives of the people of Angus.
