LCBoniti

We have found a Jacobite ancestor who was deported to the Colonies in 1716. Fun, right? For us - not for him, poor man - but he was a tough one, fortunately for me and all his descendants.

This young man was from Eassie in Angus, hence the desire to explore this area a bit. I know Eassie is not actually <i>in</i> the Glens, but they look gorgeous.

Now the problem. Has anyone visited the Angus Glens and, if so, which did you prefer? Too many to choose from and too little time is the problem, although we will have a full day to explore the Glen(s). Another day for Eassie and Glamis Castle.

I kind of think we can't lose whichever we choose, but would like some opinions.

janisj

All Are lovely -- If I had to pick one it would probably be Glen Cova. But IMO/IME you don't have to stick to just one. You can explore the whole area in the day you have -- including a visit to Edzell Castle / Glen Esk.

LCBoniti

Thank you once again, janisj.

Would you recommend staying in Kirriemuir or Edzell or some place further up one of the glens?

uruabam

Looks a lovely place.

http://www.locomotionscotland.co.uk/the-angus-glens/

LCBoniti

Thanks for that link, uruabam - love a photo of a man in a kilt! Oh, and the glen looks gorgeous, too.

janisj

>>Would you recommend staying in Kirriemuir or Edzell or some place further up one of the glens?<<
Ya know -- I wouldn't worry too much about <i>where</i> exactly since you can visit Edzell/Kirriemuir/Glamis/Eassie from just about anywhere in the area. Just about anywhere from Coupar Angus/Blairgowrie to Edzell or even over on the coast would be a good base.

I'd just look for a B&B/hotel that looks particularly attractive.

From your other thread -- you'll want to fit in some quick stops in places like Aberlemno, Tealing, Airlie, etc for all the Standing stones.

LCBoniti

Thanks for taking the time to reply, janisj. Good to know.

And there are a lot of Stones in Scotland . . .

ESW

If you are 'into' carved stones, have you considered the Meigle Sculptured Stone Museum, which is only a few minutes drive from Glamis. Website here:
http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/...Stone%20Museum
There is information and pictures here:
http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.u.../meiglestones/
and my review is here:
http://www.silvertraveladvisor.com/r...d-stone-museum

The Joinery Tea Room in Meigle is recommended.
http://www.silvertraveladvisor.com/review?id=148105

I'm assuming you know about the standing stone in the grounds of the Manse in Glamis? You just walk in to see it.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glamis_Manse_Stone

The Aberlemno stones are definitely worth seeing, particularly the Battle Stone by the church (which is also worth a quick look as a typical small Scottish church).
Pictures and information here:
http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.u...erlemnostones/
Review here:
http://www.silvertraveladvisor.com/r...pictish-stones

LCBoniti

Thank you for those links - as I said, there are a lot of Stones in Scotland.