Arbroath
Arbroath
One of Scotland old fashioned holiday resorts and home of the smokie the Arbroath Smokie is a smoked haddock, this regional delicacy is protected under EU law and legally only traditional smoked haddock from Arbroath can use the name.
The towns other interesting feature is the magnificent ruined Arbroath Abbey these red sandstone buildings were founded by King William the lion in 1178. It is here that the famous declaration of Arbroath was written by Bernard of Linton in the 14th century this asserts Scotland’s right to independence from England.
Activities in Arbroath
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