Angus is a stunning region that offers a magnificent glimpse of the ‘classic’ Scotland of tourism brochures and television adverts. A region made up of fertile rolling farmland, red and brown fields set against low green hills, broad valleys and romantic glens, scenic coastline and in the distance the picturesque Grampian Mountains.
Worth a visit in order to explore the region’s historical sights all by themselves, Angus was home to the Picts between 600 and 800AD and there are numerous interesting Pictish sites and Pictish symbol stones that survive to this day.
Angus stretches all the way from Dundee to the borders of the highlands and includes vibrant up and coming cities, mountain peaks, white unspoiled beaches and coastline and idyllic bays. At Montrose there is a world-famous Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Natutal Wildlife Reserve (also an area of outstanding natural beauty) that brings in bird watchers from all over the world. Even Dundee itself, so long the poor cousin of Scottish cities, is enjoying something of a revival from its Blues festival to the quiet beaches of Broughton Ferry; from the birthplace of Desperate Dan and the Beano to the new wave of bars and restaurants filling the city.
Whether you want to hike the high Munro or stroll around the enchanting and alluring Lunan Bay, watch the sunset from the dramatic Boddin Point or play a round of golf at world famous Carnoustie Golf Links where champions have played since the sixteenth century with the Glens as a backdrop; Angus has it all and with fewer crowds than other areas of Scotland is the perfect destination for a touring holiday.
The Caird Hall, DundeeFrom the land of legends and warrior Shaolin monks comes the incredible new Chinese State Circus production - the live acrobatic spectacular Yin Yang. To say the Chinese State Circus is merely a show is grossly to underestimate it; it is the embodiment of a traditional art form which can trace its history back over 2000 years. The presentation lives and breathes with the enthusiasm of its acrobatic artistes. The result is the purest, honest, most abiding and exhilarating circus that is a true privilege to see.…
Fat Sams, DundeeThe heavy metal music scene has seen the entry of various bands recently and it has become really difficult for bands to sound fresh and keep the fans interested. If there is one band that has been able to deliver that constantly over the years it has to be Chimaira. These boys from Cleveland are part of the burgeoning heavy metal scene in America and they know their metal well. Formed in 1998, Chimaira has come a long way from recording their first EP ‘The present Darkness’ to their latest album ‘The Age of Hell’. The band has gone through a lot of changes in their li…
Charlie Simpson has long and varied career behind him despite being just twenty-six. He began as a teenager with pop band Busted, a highly successful act with huge sales and two Brit Awards that paved the way for acts like McFly by showing the potential to bring instruments into boy-bands. Between 2003 and the bands eventual split, Charlie grew tired of Busted and began working on a side-project closer to the music he truly loved. Free from Busted, he could concentrate on Fightstar, a heavier affair liable to shock some previous fans but one adored by the media. Currently the band are on hiatu…
Caird Hall, DundeeFollowing the recent announcement of their Brixton Academy headline show and their support slots on the Arctic Monkeys arena tour, The Vaccines have announced a run of U.K. headline shows. The band’s debut album, What Did You Expect From The Vaccines?, which was released in March of this year, was recently certified gold in the U.K. having sold in excess of 100,000 copies.…
Funny man Jimmy Carr has become known and loved for his deadpan delivery and observational comedy. His humour is often dark yet hugely appealing as his success on TV and the live stand-up stage keeps on growing. In 2006 he became the first big name to perform in the virtual reality world 'Second Life'. He hosts TV's '8 Out of Ten Cats' and has guest presented 'Have I Got News for You'. Carr is an established writer also creating material for the likes of Frank Skinner, Bo Selecta and Lily Savage.…
Caird Hall, DundeeAlfie Boe, the English opera singing sensation, has given many performances. Alfie Boe was the lead in Baz Luhrmann's highly acclaimed Broadway production of 'La boheme' in 2003. Boe signed with the Classic FM Presents label in 2006, releasing his album 'Classic FM Presents Alfie Boe', which came in third in the UK classical chart. The same year he signed with the EMI Classics label, and he released his album 'Onward' in 2007. In 2007, Boe toured with the Fron Male Voice Choir in the UK, performed in the first Classic FM concert and Arundel Festival with fellow soprano Natasha Marsh, and sang …
Francis Martin Patrick Boyle ('Frankie') is a popular Scottish-born comedian, famed for his dark humour and fairly pessimistic outlook. He has enjoyed TV success as a permanent panellist on 'Mock the Week' and has featured also on 'Have I Got News For You', '8 Out of 10 Cats', 'Never Mind the Buzzcocks' and 'Argumental'. In 2009 he published 'My Shit Life So Far' and continues to entertain live audiences with his comic improvisations and political satire.…
Caird Hall, DundeeAt 24 years of age, Kevin Bridges is one of the most popular up and coming comedians in the country. His big break came at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival where he won the 'So you think you're Funny' competition. Bridges has since gone on to appear on Michael McIntyre's Comedy Road Show and 'Live at the Apollo'. He is currently touring Scotland and N. Ireland and has released 'Kevin Bridges: The Story so Far ...Live in Glasgow' on DVD this year.…
The Absolute Elvis ShowSaturday, 18 February 2012Spectacular show is filled with 2 hours of Elvis classics performed by award winning Elvis Tribute Artist and current World Cup Champion Johnny Lee Memphis with his superb JLM band complete with brass section 'The Graceland Horns' and backing singers
Caird HallOur spotlight theatre/performing arts centre of the week is Caird Hall, located in Dundee. See what shows and performances are on this week at Caird Hall.
Sensation Science CentreMosaic of Antarctica by Lucinda Wilkinson is a beautiful sci-art exhibition of glass panels featuring maps of Antarctica's ice sheets and sea ice. The exhibition highlights the effects of environmental change on this beautiful yet sensitive area.…Location: Dundee
Barrie’s BirthplaceThe birthplace and early home of famed Scottish author, playwright and creator of Peter Pan, Sir James Matthew Barrie, this 19th-century cottage is set in the heart of Kirriemuir. The cottage next door is home to the ?Peter Pan Experience? and important memorabilia, while the Peter Pan garden with a…Location: Kirriemuir
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