Arbroath Abbey was established in 1178 by King William the Lion and dedicated to the Archbishop of Canterbury. William the Lion was buried here upon his death. The Abbey is also the place where Scotland's Declaration of Independence from England was signed in 1320. Today, the ruins of this magnificient abbey remain and are well worth seeing.

Rooted in the history of Scotland, this cathedral dates back to the 11th century, and its round tower was built about 1000 AD. The Picts first settled the region, and the structures were used for religious purposes. The Brechin Cathedral Round Tower measures 105 feet tall and features a doorway that has elaborate pictographs.

This multimedia center brings the region's seafaring history to life. Discovery Point is where Captain Scott's Discovery ship was launched. The RRS Discovery, built in 1901 and now on display here, was used for polar exploration of Antarctica. This venue also provides a number of interactive displays and magnificent views of the river.

Glamis Castle is the birthplace of Princess Margaret and has been considered a royal residence since 1372. The castle was also home to Queen Elizabeth when she was a child and is the setting for the classic play "Macbeth." The picturesque grounds are lavish and feature an exquisite Italian Garden, and the exterior of the castle features turrets. The castle is still the family home of the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne.

Stepping onto the Unicorn provides a historic look at how seamen navigated the ocean before the use of steam. The ship was built as a war vessel, but never saw active duty. It was used instead for military storage. Today, it offers spectacular views of the sea from its four decks.

Original construction of St. Andrew's Castle began around 1200. Unfortunately, parts of the castle were torn down in the 17th century so that the stone could be reused in the building of the harbor pier. This castle provides the finest example of siege tactics in Europe; the tunnels and "bottle dungeon" from the Protestant siege of the castle still remain and are well worth a visit.

Once deemed the largest cathedral in the country, St. Andrews was built in the 12th century to house the relics of St. Andrew. Today, the cathedral displays an impressive collection of medieval and Celtic stones and also has an extensive museum. St. Rule's Tower provides a magnificent view of the area.

The Old Steeple – St Mary's Tower

St. Mary's Tower, otherwise known as The Old Steeple, is one of Scotland's oldest standing medieval towers. This landmark was a part of the first church of St. Mary and was completed in 1480. Closed to the public for the last 30 years, the tower is presently open for guided tours that will give you a taste of the history through which the tower has stood.

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