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| When planning your visit, probably the best place to start is http://www.angusahead.com/ Here you will find listings for all the tourist attractions in the Angus area and also information on any events which are planned for the time of your visit. There is also a wealth of information on outdoor activities which are available in angus but particularly in the Glens. For further inspiration http://www.visitscotland.com/ has information on all sorts of attractions and activities and has some great photos of the area. | 
| | | | | If you are interested in walking then www.visitscotland.com/walking is a great source of routes and trails no matter what your ability. In particular, the circular route from Edzell to the Rocks of Solitude is very beautiful at any time of the year whilst those more serious walkers may wish to bag Mount Keen, the Eastern most of Scotland's Munroes. By visiting http://www.outdoorangus.com/ you will find local companies who offer guided walks as well as lots of other outdoor activities from mountain biking to coasteering. |  | | | | | The Angus area is steeped in history. You can discover the story of Scotland's ancient past at Pictavia http://www.pictavia.org.uk/ or why not visit Edzell Castle and Gardens http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/ or Glamis Castle, the childhood home of the late Queen Mother and setting for Shakespeare's "Macbeth" http://www.glamis-castle.co.uk/. The Retreat at Glenesk is home to the Glenesk Folk Museum which houses extensive displays of costumes, artefacts and records that tell the story of the Glen http://www.gleneskretreat.co.uk/ . It is also possible to use research records and computers in the genealogical room. If you are researching your family history then a visit to http://www.tayroots.com/ is a must for all the information you will need on how and where to find your ancestors in Angus and Dundee. |  | | | | | As well as the abundance of wildlife that the Glens have to offer the Montrose Basin Wildlife Centre http://www.montrosebasin.org.uk/ is a great place to visit and is just a 20 minute drive from Edzell. It commands amazing views of the basin and is the ideal place to go and view the local wildlife including Eider ducks, common seals and common tern. Just North of Montrose on the coast you will find St Cyrus National Nature Reserve which plays host to range of specialist plants, birds and animals. |  | | | | | If you are visiting the hotel as a future bride or groom or as a wedding guest it might be helpful to know that we have links with several photographers including Clark Photographers http://www.clarkphotos.co.uk/, Van Wernick Studio http://www.van-werninck.com/ and Kirstie Abbey Photography http://www.kirstieabbey.com/ There is also A.nu:u creative hairdressing in the village http://www.a-nu-u.co.uk/ and a florist, 1st Class Florist @ Edzell Post Office. For the very best wedding suppliers the Vows Awards website is a great place to start http://www.vowsawards.co.uk/ |  | | | | For links on golf, fishing and shooting please click on 'outdoor leisure' We hope that the information provided on this page will be helpful but obviously it is only providing a taster of what is out there so should you have any other queries that you think we could help you with then plese do not hesitate to get in touch on 01356 648319. We hope to see you soon! |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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