A few interesting sites that caught my eye while walking in Angus as part of Hay’s Way
While walking in Angus as part of Hay’s Way, I went from the Angus Glens to Forfar in land, and then onto Arbroath and down the coastline to Dundee.
Here is a collection of pictures showing what I found interesting on the way.
Among the highlights of this leg of the journey was a visit to the back door of the Arbroath Fisheries – one of many businesses in the town that produces the famous Arbroath smokie.
Among the highlights of this leg of the journey was a visit to the back door of the Arbroath Fisheries – one of many businesses in the town that produces the famous Arbroath smokie.
9. North Carr Lightship
North Carr is believed to be the last remaining light vessel in Scotland and one of only two which served in Scottish waters. The lightship played a vital role in navigation safety in the Second World War, safeguarding the Arctic Convoys and troop-carrying liners which entered the Clyde. The charitable organization that controls the vessel known as North Carr said the ship is in critical condition and there is no alternative except to scrap it, with plans to do so this year. The lightship is currently berthed in Victoria Dock, Dundee, but it doesn't sound like it will be there for much longer. | Katharine Hay
At around 2,250 metres (1.4 mi), the Tay Bridge, which leaves from Dundee and takes you over to Fife, is one of the longest road bridges in Europe. I can imagine on a beautiful day it's a pleasant walk with views over the Firth of Tay. But in high winds and torrential rain it was a little less enjoyable. There is a designated path for cyclists and walkers alongside the section for vehicles. The bridge replaced the original crossing which collapsed in 1879, killing 75 people. Stumps from the original bridge can still be seen rising above the river's surface and the old girders were used in the construction of the new bridge. | Katharine Hay