Arbroath
is the largest town in Angus with a population of, roughly,
25,000. It is a fishing port and resort town. It's original
name was much more descriptive of it's origin: Aberbrothock,
"at the mouth of the Brothock" (Burn). Probably most
well known for it's abbey which was completed in 1233 and was
the setting of the signing of the Declaration of Arbroath in
1320 from which the Americans based their Declaration of Independence.
In 1446 the area in front of the abbey was the scene of a bloody
battle. Arbroath became a royal burgh on the 23rd November 1599.
Here is the wording of the Charter. The base for the building
of the Bell Rock lighthouse (completed in 1811) was in Arbroath.
In the 18th
and 19th centuries Arbroath became a centre for linen weaving,
spinning, bleaching and tanning with mills dotted all the way
down the Brothock valley and, it is believed, Arbroath mills
supplied the sails for the "Cutty Sark". It is also
famous for it's delicacy, the "Smokie", which was
really an Auchmithie invention.
The modern
economy depends, mainly, on engineering (parts for some models
of Rolls Royce were made in Arbroath), oil-related industries,
fishing, boat building and, to a lesser extent, tourism.
Swallow
Park Hotel is situated in the historic seaside town of Montrose
and its excellent location enables guests to discover the east
coast of Scotland. Within walking distance is the High Street
with shops, an indoor swimming pool, bowling green and tennis
courts. Championship golf courses are also only a short drive
away. Scotland Hotel Breaks.
