Bring the KidsBring the Kids
Introduction
A golfing break in Carnoustie Country need not mean leaving your family behind. While you take to the fairways, the area has plenty to amuse children of all ages.
Along with spectacular beaches to explore and vast country parks to hide in, there are swimming pools, ice rinks and play centres all within a 30-minute drive or less of Carnoustie County's golf courses.
Dazzled by Science and Stargazing
Budding scientists can enjoy a hands-on fun experience at the Sensation Science Centre in Dundee, where they can explore the world through the five senses by walking through six zones themed around sound, touch, light, taste, smell, temperature and position. Potential astronomers, meanwhile, can discover the wonders of the universe at Mills Observatory, Britain's only full-time public observatory and planetarium.
Local History
History buffs will be captivated by the sights and sounds of Dundee's jute industry at the Verdant Works, an award-winning Industrial museum with a stunning range of earth-trembling machinery that still works. Likewise, keen students of history will be fascinated as they delve into Scotland's ancient past through the legacy of the enigmatic Picts, at the Pictavia Visitor Centre in Brechin.
Seaside Fun
They'll find all the fun of a seaside fair with dodgems and waltzers at Pleasureland in Arbroath, and at Montrose Seafront Splash there is plenty of water and sand to dip their toes into.
Famous Ships of Dundee
Waterside fun is not just limited to the seaside and no visit to the area would be complete without a trip to see Dundee's most famous ships. At Discovery Point you can climb aboard the RRS Discovery and discover the world of adventure and the ship that took Captain Scott to the Antarctic. At the city's beautiful quayside, you can step back in time to the era of Trafalgar when you board the Frigate Unicorn, a 46-gun wooden warship - and one of only four in the world still afloat.
Come On and Do the Locomotive...
All things locomotive can be embraced at Kerr's Miniature Railway in Arbroath, with its steam and diesel locomotives. Then you can switch gauge by visiting the Caledonian Railway at Brechin, which offers a short run through rural Angus to Bridge of Dun - the famous House of Dun is located close to the Bridge of Dun station and is well worth a visit.
Things to Do and Animals to See at Campderdown Park
While you enjoy a round of golf on the woodland course at Camperdown Park, the rest of your clan can enjoy the largest public park in Dundee, with its gorgeous 19th century mansion and a mass of facilities and activities for all the family. There you will find tennis courts, a boating pond, pitch asnd putt, Horne's fairground attractions and an adventure play area. Also situated within Camperdown Park is Camperdown Wildlife Centre, home to around 50 species of animals, including brown bears, wolves and ring-tailed lemurs, to name only a few.
Sweet Tooth Shops for Kids of all Ages - Including Peter Pan...
Carnoustie Country also has more than its fair share of bribery fodder in the shape of sweet treats. In Kirriemuir there is Visocchi's Ice Cream Parlour and the 'Star Rock Shop', which has been producing 'Starry Rock' - a known favourite with Kirriemuir's most famous son Peter Pan Creator, JM Barrie - since 1833. In Arbroath, a visit to 'Sugar and Spice' is a must, with its good old-fashioned sweets and delicious fudge, which is made on the shop premises.
Carnoustie Country has everything that you would expect to keep the family entertained.
For more on things to see and do in Carnousite Country visit www.angusahead.com and www.dundee.com.