Arbroath - Eighteen miles north east of Dundee. A busy port on the North Sea, tradionally devoted to the manufacture of sail-cloth, linen and jute. Its smoked haddocks and kippered herrings are famous for their flavour. In the South transept of the ruins of the Abbey is the Round O of Arbroath", a window that formed a mark for sailors off the coast. Golf and fishing; good sands and interesting caves. Here in 1320 the lords of Scotland made a declaration of independence and chose Robert the Bruce as King.

Brechin - Tayside town, on the South Esk, to the west of Montrose. It has a cathedral dating back to to 1150 and an even more ancient round tower for defence against the Vikings. A steam railway, The Caledonian Railway runs down to Bridge of Dun.

Carnoustie - To the east of Dundee, Carnoustie is renowned as one of the best golf courses. A nearby is a major area of sand dunes, cordoned off for a military training.

Forfar - A small former county town fifteen miles north of Dundee, which manufactured jute and linen goods. North of the town once stood the Palace of Malcolm Canmore. Parliaments of several early Scottish kings were held here. The castle was destroyed by Robert Bruce.

Kirriemuir - Twelve miles north of Dundee. The birthplace of Sir James Barrie, with museum in his home. Camera Obscura. A good walking centre. Nearby attraction is Glamis Castle, reputed to be haunted.

Montrose - Twenty four miles north east of Dundee. Popular summer resort with three golf links and fine sands and bathing. It is in a very healthy situation on a peninsula, enclosing a large basin perfect for sailing and bird watching. Nearby is the Caledonian Steam railway from Bridge of Dun to Brechin. Sea and river fishing.