Attractions

Welton Farm provides an ideal base for touring the Angus Glens, castles and coastline; the area provides a huge variety of leisure pursuits, places of interest and things to do. Here are just a few of these attractions.....

Glen Isla is an unspoilt part of Scotland and is ideal for those interested in hill walking, cycling, shooting, fishing, pony trekking, skiing and many other outdoor pursuits. For those perhaps a little less energetic there can be much enjoyment had simply from admiring the beauty of the countryside.

No matter what your age or interests are, there is always something exciting to do in this area.

Situated in the nearby village of Glamis this famous Scottish castle was the childhood home of HRH Queen Elizabeth, the late Queen Mother and birthplace of the late Princess Margaret. It was also the legendary setting for Shakespeare's Macbeth. Within the castle are fine collections of china, paintings, tapestry and furniture. A popular tourist attraction the castle is open to the public and there are gift and garden shops as well as a self-service restaurant.

Glen Isla is the most westerly of the lovely Glens of Angus. The gateway to the Glens is Kirriemuir, a small town best known as the childhood home of J M Barrie, creator of Peter Pan. In the town there is a museum/exhibition in the house he was born in and also a café and small shop.

There is no shortage of Golf courses in this part of the world. As well as local quality courses such as Glenisla (pictured across), there are also world renowned championship courses within easy driving distance such as St Andrews, Carnoustie and Gleneagles.

A few miles drive towards the coast lies the historic town and fishing port of Arbroath. Famous for it's historic Abbey and renowned delicacy "arbroath smokies", the town also has a good selection of shops and spectacular walks along it's coastline.

The nearby city of Dundee in recent years has become known as the City of Discovery because of its links with the Royal Research Ship Discovery, famous for taking Captain Scott on his epic trip to Antartica. The ship which was built in Dundee is now berthed here and takes center stage as part of a spectacular visitors centre and museum complex.