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  Arbroath - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Arbroath or Aberbrothock (archaic, Scottish Gaelic: Obair Bhrothaig) is the largest town in the county of Angus in Scotland, and has a population of approximately 23,000 people (2001 census).
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 was founded by King William the Lion in 1178 for monks of the Tironesian order from Kelso Abbey.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Arbroath,_Angus   (1032 words)

  
 Station Information - Arbroath, Angus
Arbroath is the largest town in the county of Angus in Scotland with a population of approximately 23,000 people.
It is famous for the smoked fish, known as Arbroath smokies, for its ancient abbey, now fallen into ruin, and for the declaration of independence known as the Declaration of Arbroath, signed by Scottish nobles in the 14th century.
Arbroath was created a royal burgh in 1186, and its charter of 1599 is preserved.
www.stationinformation.com /encyclopedia/a/ar/arbroath__angus.html   (726 words)

  
 Arbroath Smokie - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Arbroath Smokies are a type of lightly smoked small haddock – a speciality of the town of Arbroath in Angus, Scotland.
Genuine Arbroath Smokies are prepared using traditional methods dating back to the late 1800s.
The preparation of Smokies remains a cottage industry in Arbroath, centred exclusively on the harbour area, known locally as the fit i'the toon (foot of the town).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Arbroath_Smokie   (165 words)

  
 Royal British Legion Scotland Arbroath Branch
The Arbroath and District Branch was formed on April 28th 1935 by Sir William Chapel, Provost of the Royal Burgh of Arbroath.
ARBROATH is situated in the North Eastern part of Scotland in the County of Angus.
The Royal Naval Association (Arbroath and Angus Branch), The Fleet Air Arm (Arbroath and Angus Branch), The Royal Artillery Association (Arbroath Branch) and the recently formed Royal Marines Association (East of Scotland Branch).
www.arbroathbranchrbls.org.uk   (534 words)

  
 Angus Council | For The Visitor | Arbroath   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Arbroath (pop 25,000) is the largest Angus town, and home of the famous Abbey which was founded in 1178.
At the harbour, the mouth-watering scent of that famous Arbroath delicacy the Smokie, wafts from the surrounding smokehouses.
Arbroath also has a long-established reputation as a holiday resort, with fine sands, leisure facilities and the annual Sea Fest - a three-day celebration of the town's maritime heritage.
ahead.angus.gov.uk /visitor/arbroath.htm   (195 words)

  
 Angus Council | Local History | Historic Buildings | Arbroath Abbey
King William the Lion founded the Arbroath Abbey in 1178 in honour of the murdered St. Thomas, Archbishop of Canterbury.
The function of Arbroath and every other Abbey was to provide an ordered way of life based on the Gospel’s teachings under which the monks could serve God and sanctify their souls.
In 1590 Arbroath Town Council granted the stones and timbers from the old dormitory to be used to build a proper church.
www.angus.gov.uk /history/features/buildings/arbabbey.htm   (507 words)

  
 Arbroath (Angus) - in the Central Scotland of Scotland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Arbroath (Angus) - in the Central Scotland of Scotland
Arbroath is located in Angus in the Central Scotland of Scotland.
Pin your notices on the Arbroath noticeboard to target the local population.
www.localnotices.com /CityIndex/Arbroath_Angus.htm   (56 words)

  
 Angus Council | Arbroath Abbey   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Arbroath Abbey holds a very special place in Scottish history.
The Abbey has long been associated with the signing of the Declaration of Arbroath in 1320 when Scotland's nobles affirmed their allegiance to Robert the Bruce as their King.
The story - and today's significance - of the Declaration of Arbroath is interpreted in the Gatehouse Range, while the Abbot's House describes the monks' way of life, the role of the Abbot, featuring Cardinal Beaton, and the long history of the building itself.
ahead.angus.gov.uk /arbroathabbey   (348 words)

  
 Angus Council | Local History | Museum Resources | Signal Tower
These now house Arbroath Museum but were originally built in 1813 as the shore station and family living quarters for the famous Bell Rock Lighthouse.
The aroma of world famous Arbroath Smokies envelops you as you step into the Auchmithie Fishing Village of 1890 where Maggie Cargill bends over her smoke barrel while her husband Dave Swankie is working with his fishing lines.
Arbroath's civic treasures and souveniers of her great trading days complete your tour of this gem of a museum.
www.angus.gov.uk /history/museums/signaltower   (296 words)

  
 Five Gables House - First class accommodation in Angus
Arbroath, or Aberbrothock as it was once called, entered recorded history in 1178 with the founding of the Arbroath Abbey.
Arbroath is the largest of the Angus towns, with a population of around 24,000 "Red Lichties".
Arbroath Smokie, a tradition of smoking fish passed down through the generations.
www.insiteswd.co.uk /fivegableshouse   (480 words)

  
 Arbroath Library   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Arbroath Library holds a collection of books and ephemera highlighting all aspects of Arbroath past and present.
The 1866 10” to the mile series of Arbroath and St. Vigeans are of particular interest.
This project interviewed a sample of the Arbroath population of different ages of occupations.
www.angusahead.com /web/site/AngusListings/TourismAttractions/ArbroathLibrary.asp   (281 words)

  
 Angus Books.
The details are filled in by a gazetteer of the most interesting and best preserved monuments, and aim to encourage the reader to explore further using the full-colour section on day excursions.
This is one reason why the Glen is so rich in the relics of life and work of the people who have lived there and who have passed through it from early times onwards.
Angus and Kincardine, an area rich in resources, has been of strategic importance for many centuries.
www.visitdunkeld.com /angus-books.htm   (419 words)

  
 arbroath - mytown.ScottishSearch.com - Scotland's Towns On-line...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Arbroath, formerly Aberbrothock, was made a royal burgh in 1599, and is now a fishing port and holiday resort.
The town was settled in the 12th century, and became a trading and manufacturing centre in the late 18th century, mainly owing to its harbour.
Arbroath Abbey, founded in 1178 by King William the Lion, who is buried there, is dedicated to St Thomas à Becket.
arbroath.mytown.scottishsearch.com   (508 words)

  
 Open Directory - Regional: Europe: United Kingdom: Scotland: Angus: Arbroath   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Arbroath Abbey Pageant Society - Includes photographs and information about the re-enactment of the 1320 Declaration of Arbroath within the ruins of the historic Abbey.
Arbroath Round Table - Charitable organisation providing details about its aims and objectives, activities and events in which it is involved.
Declaration of Arbroath 1320 - English translation of the 14th century document many believe to be the most important document in Scotlands history.
dmoz.org /Regional/Europe/United_Kingdom/Scotland/Angus/Arbroath   (264 words)

  
 The Declaration of Arbroath, or Scottish Declaration of Independence
The size of the Declaration of Arbroath poster is 27 inches wide by 39 inches high and comes complete with a modern English translation and background notes detailing the history behind this important document in Scottish history.
The Declaration of Arbroath, known also as the Scottish Declaration of Independence, is the best known and most treasured document in Scottish history.
It is a letter from the earls and barons of Scotland to the Pope during the War of Independence, expressing the country's independent national identity and asking him to urge the English King to cease his aggression towards Scotland.
www.the-Declaration-of-Arbroath.net   (296 words)

  
 Sandhutton Guesthouse Arbroath
Sandhutton Guest House, is a Victorian Villa set in a quiet residential area in the west end of Arbroath.
Arbroath is the largest town in Angus within easy reach of all of the Angus Glens, within 5 minutes walking distance to both coach and train stations.
Arbroath also pays host to a number of activities including fishing trips, pleasure cruises, nature trails, sandy beaches, scenic walks along the Seaton cliff tops, train tours of the town, museums, championship golf courses and driving ranges are within easy reach and, in close proximity.
www.sandhuttonguesthouse.co.uk   (372 words)

  
 Overview of Arbroath   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
A fishing port and resort town on the North Sea coast of Angus, Arbroath sits at the mouth of the Brothock Burn 17 miles (27 km) northeast of Dundee.
Arbroath was the home town of Sir Harry Lauder until the age of 14 and Adam Shanks, inventor of the lawnmower.
Arbroath is particularly associated with a variety of smoked fish known as Arbroath Smokies.
www.geo.ed.ac.uk:81 /scotgaz/towns/townfirst385.html   (249 words)

  
 Travel Scotland - Features - Arbroath Abbey, Visitor Centre, Arbroath, Angus, 2/8/01   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The red sandstone ruins of Arbroath Abbey dominate the small town on the east coast but in the past the abbey had a much wider importance in Scotland as a whole as Lorraine Wakefield discovers.
That is all set to change however with the opening of a new £1.8million visitor centre at the abbey which aims to attract more visitors to the Angus town and bring visitor facilities at the ancient monument into the 21st century.
She too emphasised the importance of the abbey's role in history saying, "Arbroath Abbey has long been associated with the signing of the Declaration of Arbroath in 1320, when the nobles of Scotland affirmed their independence form England and their support Robert the Bruce as their King.
www.travelscotland.co.uk /magazine/arbroath_abbey_020801.htm   (817 words)

  
 Descendants of John Edward
She was born February 18, 1816 in Benholm, Kincardine, Scotland, and died October 06, 1898 in 19 Hays Lane, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.
She was born February 23, 1866 in Dunnichen, Angus, Scotland, and died August 11, 1930 in 50 Leonard Street, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.
She was born August 25, 1904 in 3 Barngreen, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland, and died February 16, 1967 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.
home.cogeco.ca /~gsumpter/gen_warden.htm   (558 words)

  
 Arbroath Football Club
Arbroath will play St Johnstone in the Forfarshire Cup at Gayfield on Monday 21st of November.
The players and fans were jubilant and the team then comfortably held on to the lead for the rest of the match.
I will also point out that as professional footballers who represent the town, nothing less than 100% effort for the whole match will be tolerated, irrespective of the score.
www.arbroathfc.co.uk   (566 words)

  
 Aircheck UK
Radio North Angus is a voluntary organisation that operates an Independent Local Radio Station and Hospital Broadcasting Stations in the county of Angus, Scotland.
Consequently, it was decided to establish a system of stand alone Stations, and the Arbroath Infirmary and Forfar Infirmary Radio Stations commenced broadcasting on 28 October 1980 and 3 June 1985 respectively.
The smaller Angus hospitals were catered for by means of out-housed mobile control desks at Whitehills Hospital, Forfar, Brechin and Montrose Infirmaries, and Little Cairnie Hospital, Arbroath being utilised on a fortnightly basis in wards and day areas.
www.geocities.com /thehotw/aircheck_UKAngusForfarshire.htm   (2829 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Arbroath, Angus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The ruined Arbroath Abbey, build from local red sandstone.
A Glimpse of Old Arbroath (http://www.angus.gov.uk/history/features/2004-08-oldarbroath.htm) from Angus Council
Undiscovered Scotland's history of Arbroath and the Abbey (http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/arbroath/arbroathabbey/)
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Arbroath,-Angus   (999 words)

  
 Rosely Country House Hotel, Arbroath brochure
Places of historical interest in Arbroath are the Abbey; built in 1212, the Arbroath library which has archives, material and the Signal Tower museum.
Arbroath is within easy reach of many historic buildings such as, Glamis Castle, childhood home of the Queen Mother, and the House of Dun and Fasque, which is still used as a family home.
It functioned as the shore station for the Bell Rock Lighthouse, built in 1811 by Robert Stevenson, grandson of the famous author Robert Louis Stevenson.
www.2stay.com /uk/hotels/rosely.html   (820 words)

  
 Descendants of John Paterson
She was born January 14, 1843 in Arbirlot, Angus, Scotland14, and died September 23, 1885 in 16 East Abbey Street, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland15,16.
She was born 1851 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland, and died Unknown.
She was born October 02, 1871 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland, and died November 20, 1938 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
home.cogeco.ca /~gsumpter/gen_paterson.htm   (715 words)

  
 Arbroath Angus Scotland UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Arbroath is a good base to explore Angus, Scotland UK.
Arbroath Guest Houses offer comfortable yet very affordable places for your stay in Angus in the Scotland region of the UK.
Arbroath Bed and Breakfast accommodation is an excellent option and offers a different experience to staying in a hotel.
www.bedsearcher.co.uk /habitation/arbroath_ag.shtm   (182 words)

  
 Local Community Planning - Arbroath and area
In its first year of operation, the Arbroath and Area Partnership attracted interest and involvement from a wide range of local organisations, and used the Seafront Spectacular to gather views on its proposed activities.
Subsequently, the Finalised Angus Local Plan Review identified that land at Westway/Dundee Road was reserved for retail use, leisure use and ancillary development including the provision of a food retail store (around 5000 sqm gross) and non food retail warehouses for sale of durable goods (limited to bulky and electrical goods).
A copy of the relevant Angus Council committee report is available at the following address: http://www.angus.gov.uk/ccmeetings/reports-committee2005/infrastructure/694.pdf.
www.angus.org.uk /arbroath   (924 words)

  
 A Place by the sea: family bed and breakfast in Angus, North-East Scotland, between Montrose and Arbroath. Stunning sea ...
Arbroath (the birthplace of Scotland) in the beautiful county of Angus on the East coast of Scotland.
Declaration of Arbroath was signed there.) We're surrounded by castles, both ruined and inhabited, and almost everywhere you look you'll see the spirit of Scotland speaking down the ages.
Both Montrose and Arbroath boast several excellent courses, (the world's oldest course is still in use in Montrose), and the world-famous courses at
www.lunanlodge.co.uk   (663 words)

  
 Doig Genealogy - James Doeg and Margaret Kidd
In 1851 Jean was a widow occupying 6 acres at Muir, Carmyllie, Angus.
Margaret was born in 1828/9 in Arbroath, the daughter of Joseph McAndrew, tailor, and Jane Chalmers.
James Doig (C013, by B005) was born 30 Jan 1820 and christened 5 Feb 1820 in Arbroath, Angus; witnesses were David Strachan and John Sanders.
www.doig.net /JAMX1749.html   (740 words)

  
 Scottish Towns - Arbroath Abbey, Angus - History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Founded in 1178 by William the Lion (who is buried in the sacristy), Arbroath Abbey was originally a Cluniac priory until 1233, when it was taken over by Tironesian monks from Kelso (a Scottish Borders town).
It was here in 1320 that the Declaration of Arbroath was signed after a meeting of the Estates of Scotland.
It is a lengthy document, written in Latin (the author unknown) to the Pope asking for intervention in the increasingly bloody disputes between the Scots and their English neighbours.
www.scottish-towns.co.uk /angus/arbroath/abbey.html   (194 words)

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