About Arbroath

Arbroath is a coastal town in Angus, Scotland, situated on the North Sea coast. It is known for its historic abbey, founded in 1178, which stands on the site of the Battle of Luncarty and is associated with the Declaration of Arbroath, a significant document in Scottish history. The town has a long tradition in fishing and shipbuilding, and its harbour remains active today. Arbroath is also famous for its local delicacy, the Arbroath smokie, a type of smoked haddock. The town centre includes a mix of traditional and modern buildings, with a weekly market and several shops and cafes. The postcode area is DD11, and the town is easily accessible by road and rail, with a station on the Dundee to Aberdeen line.

Nearest Train Stations 4 stations

Arbroath Train Station 0.5 miles
Barry Links Train Station 0.6 miles
Carnoustie Train Station 6.3 miles
Golf Street Train Station 7 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Cliffburn 0.6 miles Hayshead 0.6 miles Kirkton 0.9 miles St Vigeans 0.9 miles Marywell 2 miles Waulkmills 2 miles Elliot 2.2 miles Arbirlot 2.6 miles Auchmithie 2.6 miles Balcathie 2.8 miles Woodville Feus 2.8 miles Colliston 3.5 miles

Local Government

District Angus
Ward Arbroath East and Lunan
Constituency Angus

Notable & Famous People from Arbroath 6 people

Bill Brown
Association football player
Scottish footballer (1931–2004)
John Benson
Association football coach
Scottish football player and manager (1942-2010)
Mike Weir
Politician
British politician (born 1957)
Morris Pert
Composer
British musician (1947–2010)
William Maxwell
Association football coach
Scottish professional footballer and amateur cricketer (1876-1940)
William Sharpey
University teacher
Scottish physiologist

Streets in DD11 30 shown View all streets

A92 10 A933 8 A934 2 Abbey Park 1 Abbey Path 1 Abbey Street 1 Abbot Street 2 Academy Lane 1 Academy Street 1 Addison Place 1 Albert Street 2 Alex Shand Loan 1 Alexandra Place 1 Allan Street 2 Almerie Close 1 Alveston Gardens 1 Anderson Street 1 Andownie Road 1 Andrew Barton Street 1 Andrew Welsh Way 1 Andson Street 1 Annfield Drive 3 Antiquary Gardens 1 Antiquary Place 1 Applegate 1 Arbirlot Place 1 Arbirlot Road 5 Arbirlot Road West 3 B9127 6 B9128 1

Postcodes in DD11 50 shown View all postcodes

DD11 1AA DD11 1AB DD11 1AD DD11 1AE DD11 1AF DD11 1AG DD11 1AH DD11 1AJ DD11 1AN DD11 1AQ DD11 1AR DD11 1AS DD11 1AT DD11 1AU DD11 1AW DD11 1AX DD11 1AY DD11 1AZ DD11 1BB DD11 1BD DD11 1BE DD11 1BF DD11 1BG DD11 1BH DD11 1BJ DD11 1BL DD11 1BN DD11 1BP DD11 1BQ DD11 1BS DD11 1BT DD11 1BU DD11 1BW DD11 1BX DD11 1BY DD11 1BZ DD11 1DA DD11 1DD DD11 1DF DD11 1DP DD11 1DR DD11 1DX DD11 1DY DD11 1DZ DD11 1EB DD11 1ED DD11 1EE DD11 1EF DD11 1EG DD11 1EH