Arbroath

Since the 14th century, Arbroath has been an important fishing port. Arbroath is situated on the East Coast of Scotland, North of Dundee.

Arbroath, Angus, Scotland. The town is internationally famous as the home of the Declaration of Arbroath, the statement of Scottish independence signed by the nobility in the 14th century. Arbroath Abbey, the town's ancient ruined abbey is central to the story of the declaration and remains a key Scottish tourist attraction today.

Arbroath, Angus, Scotland. At the Inner Harbour. recently installed pontoons, and restored dock-gates, attract pleasure crafts such as yachts.

Signal Tower, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland, was built in 1813, and designed by Robert Stevenson. The Tower is now houses the Arbroath Museum.

Fishing has remained an important industry. Arbroath is particularly associated with kippers and Abroath Smokies, whole haddock smoked over oak chips.

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