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Arbroath Abbey

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Originally a priory founded in 1178 by William the Lion (buried here) and dedicated to Thomas á Becket. The Declaration of Ar`broath (1320) that stated the independence of Scotland following the Battle of Bannockburn was drawn up in the abbey. Remains include gatehouse, entrance towers, south transept, abbey guesthouse, the Regality Tower - a fortress and prison of the abbey-and the only surviving abbot's house in Scotland, now a museum. In 1951 the stolen Stone of Destiny turned up on the altar.
Arbroath, Tayside, Central Scotland, Scotland, DD11 1EG

About Arbroath Abbey
Attraction Type: Abbey
Website: Arbroath Abbey
Phone: 01241 878 756
Historic Scotland
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OS NO643 413
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Nearest Towns and Villages Berwick-upon-Tweed - 57.8 miles away Tweedmouth - 60.4 miles away Spittal - 60.7 miles away Norham - 60.7 miles away Wark-on-Tweed - 65.3 miles away Etal - 65.8 miles away Ford - 67 miles away Holy Island - 67.9 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Monument Cottage - 8.3 miles from Arbroath Abbey Monikie, Central Scotland Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £480

The Steadings - 16.9 miles from Arbroath Abbey St Andrews, Fife Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £220

Cottage 1 - 19.8 miles from Arbroath Abbey Kirriemuir, Central Scotland Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £200

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Nearest Hotels

The Kinloch Arms Hotel - 6.5 miles from Arbroath Abbey Carnoustie, Tayside Stay from: £30.00

Carnoustie Golf Hotel - 6.6 miles from Arbroath Abbey Carnoustie, Tayside Stay from: £40.00

Carnoustie Golf Hotel & Spa - 6.8 miles from Arbroath Abbey Carnoustie, Tayside Stay from: £50.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Abertay Guest House - 12.4 miles from Arbroath Abbey Broughty Ferry, Tayside From: £45.00

Abertay Guest House - 12.6 miles from Arbroath Abbey Dundee, Tayside From: £100.00

ashley house guest house - 12.7 miles from Arbroath Abbey Broughty Ferry, Tayside From: £50.00

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Arbroath
Harbour Visitor Centre
Fish Market Quay
Arbroath

Central Scotland
Scotland
DD11 1PS
Tel: 01241 872 609
Alternate Tel: 0845 22 55 121
Fax: 01241 878 550
Email: arbroath@visitscotland.com
Web: http://www.angusanddundee.co.uk
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