See and Do
Things to see and do around Kingennie
A visit to the ancient lands of Angus and the city of Dundee combines a landscape of unspoiled Highland glens, beautiful rugged coastline and a vibrant cosmopolitan city, with no shortage of activities in Scotland to chose from.
The Overgate Shopping Centre There's nothing quite like the Overgate experience in Dundee. Set against a spectacular curved glass wall, the only single sided mall in Europe houses some of the most famous fashion brands in the world. Gap, FCUK, Mango, Next, Warehouse, all sit comfortably alongside WHSmith, H&M and Sports World. And you can sit comfortably too, in the relaxing environments of our balcony cafes. (With over 60 high street brands for your perusal you'll be forgiven for the occasional break).
Dundee Contemporary Arts Dundee Contemporary Arts is a world-class centre for the development and exhibition of contemporary art and culture.
Monikie Country Park www.angus.gov.uk/leisure/rangerservice/monikie.htm Monikie Country Park, with its reservoirs, woodland and parkland, is an ideal location for a visit to the countryside. The scenic surroundings offer many opportunities to enjoy the outdoors at any time of the year. The Park is staffed during most daylight hours.
Forfar Loch Country Park www.angus.gov.uk/leisure/rangerservice/forfarloch.htm Forfar Loch Country Park situated on the west side of Forfar. With woodland, grassland and wetland habitats the park is a haven for wildlife and visitors throughout the year.
Crombie Country Park www.angus.gov.uk/leisure/rangerservice/crombie.htm Crombie Country Park is 102 hectares in area, which includes Crombie Loch as well as broadleaf and conifer woodlands. With its scenic loch and woodlands it is a haven for visitors whatever the season.
Camperdown Wildlife Centre
The centre is open all year round – March – Sept – Mon- Sun 10 am – 4.30 pm Oct – Feb – 10 am – 3.30 pm
Camperdown Wildlife Centre offers a great day out for children young and old. There is plenty to do and see at the zoo with a fantastic Pirates Play Area and small Carnival area.
Glamis Castle Explore the legacy of ancient peoples, kings and queens, adventurers and inventors. This area is also Scotland’s ancient and historic heartland, whose roots begin with some of Scotland’s ancient people – the Picts, the early Scottish Kings and the Declaration of Independence in 1320 and the ancestral home of the late Queen Mother at Glamis Castle, which is open to visitors.
Sensation Visit Sensation and enjoy a fun hands-on experience for the whole family as you explore the world through six zones themed around sound, touch, light, taste and smell, temperature and position, with over 80 fascinating interactive exhibits. Then come face-to-face with RoboX and the robots of Roborealm
Great fun for both children and adults!
Broughty Ferry Beach
This beach has been awarded the Blue Flag - an environmental award given to beach operators who make a special effort to manage their coastal environment and beaches. To attain the Blue Flag, the community and its beach operators have to fulfil 29 criteria covering water quality, environmental education and information provision, environmental and safety services.
Discovery Point All weather, multi-award-winning Five-star attraction.
Explore Captain Scott’s famous polar exploration Ship Discovery. There are state of the art audio visual and multimedia exhibitions, a gift shop, café and guided tours are available.
Broughty Ferry Castle www.dundeecity.gov.uk/broughtycastle/
Sitting imposingly at the mouth of the River Tay. Built in 1496 on a rocky promontory, it has faced many sieges and battles. These have left their scars – marks made by cannon shot are still visible. During the 18th Century it fell to ruin, to be rebuilt in the 1860s as part of the Crimean War effort.
Broughty Castle Museum houses fascinating displays on the life and times of Broughty Ferry, its people, the environment and the wildlife that live close by. Situated at the mouth of the Tay, the Castle has a magnificent view over the river and is only minutes away from Broughty Ferry Beach and Esplanade.
There is always something to see and do, with a changing programme of events, activities and displays.
Leisure Centre David LLoyd Leisure is only minutes from Forbes of Kingennie
McManus Galleries Voted Dundee's best loved building in 2000, The McManus has been at the heart of art and culture in the city since its opening in 1867 - when it was then known as the Albert Institute for Science, Literature and the Arts.
Angus Glens The beauty of the Glens of Angus touches everyone who sees them. Reaching far into the foothills of the Grampians, they epitomize the Scottish 'great outdoors', and provide opportunities from gentle rambling and hill-walking to serious mountaineering and skiing, from birdwatching and nature pursuits to loch and river fishing, a highland adventure outdoor pursuits centre featuring canoeing and abseiling, and excellent off-road horse riding and trekking.
The walk programme for the Angus Glens Walking Festival is now available online. This year we are celebrating 10 years of the festival, with an exciting mix of walks, from gentle countryside strolls to strenuous mountain hikes. This year’s programme features 28 varied walks led by experienced mountain leaders over four days.
To view the programme and book your walk and evening event places, visit www.angusahead.com/walkingfestival
Golf Forbes of KIngenie is ideally situated to explore some of the best golf courses with Carnoustie only a short drive away and St Andrews only 19 miles from the resort.
Arbroath
Arbroath is home to the famous Arbroath Smokie and Forbes of Kingennie is only a 15 minute drive away. You can also sample this famous dish on our menus in the Waterside restaurant here at the resort.
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