This trail starts at a car park which has ample space. The trail itself is accessible for a wide range of fitness levels and has some spectacular views. You can also stop and see the nearby Drumtochy Castle.. 

The much loved Blue Door Walk in Edzell is a great riverside walk with stunning views up the Angus Glens.

To follow the walk, start at the right side of Edzell’s Post Office and follow a track with a sign for Gassy Brae, Shakin’ Brig, North Esk Water.

Cairn o' Mount is the name of a prehistoric round cairn in Aberdeenshire. It is also the name of the 1,480ft or 455m hill the cairn stands on, and to the road that crosses the hill, passing close to its summit and the cairn that stands on it

Clearings cut through the trees offering views of the surrounding countryside, in this pleasant community woodland. Keep an eye out for the old curling pond next to the picnic area on the north-east edge of the wood. You might glimpse the resident wildlife too; there are sometimes roe deer among the trees and damselflies by the pond.

There are no waymarked trails in Denlethen, but the main forest track is easy to follow and forms a circuit of about 1¾ miles. Smaller paths between the trees offer lots of options for making your own route. All the paths here are flat, but range from wide, firm track to uneven grassy paths.

William Adam’s Georgian house places baroque extravagance in a spectacular natural setting.

Explore this elegant Georgian country house as our costumed guides lead you through its history.

Admire the spectacular plasterwork in the saloon – don’t miss the hidden Jacobite symbolism.

Discover a new, interactive visitor experience in our courtyard, now home to the Angus Folk Collection.

Wander through the glorious formal gardens, and look out for red squirrels as you enjoy the woodland walks.

With stunning vistas overlooking Montrose Basin and set amid glorious gardens and woodland, House of Dun is every inch the perfect 18th-century laird’s home – and a fantastic day out for all the family. Built in 1743 to replace the medieval tower house that had been home to the Erskine family since 1375, the house is filled with treasures that tell the stories of the people who lived here.

Get a sense of the standing of the Lindsay family from the beauty of their lordly seat. Its highlight is the great garden added in 1604, which has enclosing walls featuring decoration unique in Britain.

Amble around the great garden, a unique and very beautiful addition, best seen when the bedding plants are in bloom (early July).

Seek out the delightful summer house where the Lindsays would relax on a fine summer’s evening

Look inside the tower house, a fine example of a typical 16th-century nobleman’s residence

Visit the Lindsay Aisle – the family’s burial vault – in the ancient graveyard near Edzell