Section Q Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 With be returning to Scotland later this year and hopefully live somewhere on the east coast. A mate mentioned Arbroath as a possible destination and wondered if any of our knowledgeable KBers are familiar with the town/area. Any contribution greatly appreciated. . . .! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 The best Smokies in the world! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Its cauld, driech and depressing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 I'm helping a mate move next weekend up Glenesk, not far away, I think it's a lovley part of Scotland, the coast and mountains cheek to cheek, I'm looking forward to going, not been for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 15 minutes ago, been here before said: Its cauld, driech and depressing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Hearts won 7-0 there on Christmas Eve, 1977. 🎼 Santa’s a Hearts fan 🎼 🎼 I’m dreaming of a white Christmas 🎼 ❤️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Reekin' Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 17 minutes ago, Section Q said: With be returning to Scotland later this year and hopefully live somewhere on the east coast. A mate mentioned Arbroath as a possible destination and wondered if any of our knowledgeable KBers are familiar with the town/area. Any contribution greatly appreciated. . . .! Apart from the harbour area and the abbey, which are nice, the town's a bit run-down and looks like it's seen much better days - lots of charity shops and empty premises. I can't say I'd recommend it although I don't know it well. I'd certainly say that places like Monifieth and Broughty Ferry are nicer. Maybe one of the smaller towns or villages in that part of Angus would be better? As Dawnrazor says, however, there are some really nice places and areas nearby and the smokies and seafood you can get there are superb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William H. Bonney Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 22 minutes ago, been here before said: Its cauld, driech and depressing. Sums up scotland really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticJambo Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Interesting wee town, I like it. The Abbey, the harbour, Asda petrol is usually cheaper than Edinburgh. Best Kebab up near the train station. There's some fancy pie place at the north end, which looks interesting for those days when you feel like a pie. Their football team play in a decent maroon but obviously not half as good as ours. Seen a few selticky low lifes hanging round a couple of bars mind! Dundee is about 20 mins away if that floats youor boat. Montrose up the road has the fifth oldest links coast in the world, Madness played there a few yrs ago I believe, and Lunan Bay is a crackin spot on a hot day. Do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 6 minutes ago, ArcticJambo said: Interesting wee town, I like it. The Abbey, the harbour, Asda petrol is usually cheaper than Edinburgh. Best Kebab up near the train station. There's some fancy pie place at the north end, which looks interesting for those days when you feel like a pie. Their football team play in a decent maroon but obviously not half as good as ours. Seen a few selticky low lifes hanging round a couple of bars mind! Dundee is about 20 mins away if that floats youor boat. Montrose up the road has the fifth oldest links coast in the world, Madness played there a few yrs ago I believe, and Lunan Bay is a crackin spot on a hot day. Do it! In summation theres a pie shop, a kebab place and an Asda with a garage. A few auld firm fans and theres a couple of other shit holes a wee drive away. Sounds the dugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That thing you do Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 (edited) 1 hour ago, Section Q said: With be returning to Scotland later this year and hopefully live somewhere on the east coast. A mate mentioned Arbroath as a possible destination and wondered if any of our knowledgeable KBers are familiar with the town/area. Any contribution greatly appreciated. . . .! I am. My wife worked there and we were based in Carnoustie at one point when I was completing my masters degree in Dundee. Plus points: Angus coast has some great places to walk and stunning beaches Arbroath is well served obviously by the trains so easy to go to Dundee/Aberdeen Great golfing area Shopping wise youll get most things locally in Arbroath Nice Pubs, fish suppers and smokies Affordable housing ie not overly pricey Close to Angus glens for walking or a drive Negatives: Arbroath is a bit rough around the edges Competes with Aberdeen for title of coldest place on earth in winter Edited January 13 by That thing you do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Section Q Posted January 13 Author Share Posted January 13 Thanks all. Arbroath looks a wee bit tired, but most of Scotland does too to be fair. The rail line connecting to Edinburgh/London is a plus, and a couple of decent pubs always welcome. QUESTION.....is Dundee airport still functioning. . ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That thing you do Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Section Q said: Thanks all. Arbroath looks a wee bit tired, but most of Scotland does too to be fair. The rail line connecting to Edinburgh/London is a plus, and a couple of decent pubs always welcome. QUESTION.....is Dundee airport still functioning. . ? Yes. Flights to Belfast and London Heathrow offered Think also LoganAir go to Sumburgh via Inverness from Dundee also. Theres also a direct bus from Dundee City Centre to Edinburgh Airport x90 by Xplor Dundee. Popular service Edited January 13 by That thing you do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffros Furios Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Plenty animals to sexually abuse . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Section Q Posted January 14 Author Share Posted January 14 1 hour ago, That thing you do said: Yes. Flights to Belfast and London Heathrow offered Think also LoganAir go to Sumburgh via Inverness from Dundee also. Theres also a direct bus from Dundee City Centre to Edinburgh Airport x90 by Xplor Dundee. Popular service Many thanks for taking the time, TTYD. Great web name, I remember the movie.....👍...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That thing you do Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 1 hour ago, Section Q said: Many thanks for taking the time, TTYD. Great web name, I remember the movie.....👍...! Thats exactly where the name came from 👍 It was a great movie. And no problem, happy to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 10 hours ago, Auld Reekin' said: Apart from the harbour area and the abbey, which are nice, the town's a bit run-down and looks like it's seen much better days - lots of charity shops and empty premises. I can't say I'd recommend it although I don't know it well. I'd certainly say that places like Monifieth and Broughty Ferry are nicer. Maybe one of the smaller towns or villages in that part of Angus would be better? As Dawnrazor says, however, there are some really nice places and areas nearby and the smokies and seafood you can get there are superb! This part is probably applicable to about 95% of the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewjambo Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 11 hours ago, ArcticJambo said: There's some fancy pie place at the north end, which looks interesting for those days when you feel like a pie. Pie Bob's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Australis Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Looked very run down last time we were there. Buts it's the same in so many Scottish towns and high streets now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Living by the sea, whats not to love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Section Q Posted January 14 Author Share Posted January 14 1 hour ago, Harry Potter said: Living by the sea, whats not to love. Thanks Harry.......positive.........onwards and all that. . . . 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flogel41 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 20 minutes ago, Section Q said: Thanks Harry.......positive.........onwards and all that. . . . 👍 Stonehaven is nice, there has been a bit more investment in the town than some of these other coastal towns and a nice mix of new and old housing. Closer to Aberdeen but I think still on the same train line as Arbroath. Closer to Edinburgh I’d also agree that Broughty Ferry is nice too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab Mac52 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 13 hours ago, Morgan said: Hearts won 7-0 there on Christmas Eve, 1977. 🎼 Santa’s a Hearts fan 🎼 🎼 I’m dreaming of a white Christmas 🎼 ❤️ Was that the game where Willie Gibson had scored two and we were awarded a penalty. At the time anyone scoring a hat trick got a crate of whisky from some distillery. Anyway on the award of the penalty Drew Busby grabbed the ball and handed it to Willie. Hearts fans in unison chanted, “Willie wants his whisky, Willie wants his whisky”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticJambo Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 2 hours ago, andrewjambo said: Pie Bob's That's the one, how is it? I just drive by it on the way back from Peterhead/Aberdeen/Montrose. However, used to regularly get smokies from The Fish Hoose, at the south end of the High Street just up from the Harbour but since the auld boy retired they don't seem quite as good. Saying that, I feel if you have them too often, the strong taste gets somewhat off-putting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Reekin' Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 3 hours ago, Samuel Camazzola said: This part is probably applicable to about 95% of the country. An exaggeration, but I know what you're saying. However, it was particularly noticeable when I was last in Arbroath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull's-eye Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Shouldn't the only question be "options to get to Tynecastle" ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EIEIO Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 14 hours ago, Section Q said: With be returning to Scotland later this year and hopefully live somewhere on the east coast. A mate mentioned Arbroath as a possible destination and wondered if any of our knowledgeable KBers are familiar with the town/area. Any contribution greatly appreciated. . . .! Carnoustie and Monifieth both have stations on the same railway line and are nicer but probably as a result are dearer for housing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Prince Charlie Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 If you’re going to live on the east coast it has to be North Berwick or maybe Dunbar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbert. Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Are you buying? Arbroath isn't the nicest of places, I was in Forfar before xmas and that looked awright but I did only go for the boys football, If your not fussed about location You should check out fife. places like Kinghorn, Burntisland, Aberdour are decent and its easy to get to Edinburgh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 1 hour ago, Rab Mac52 said: Was that the game where Willie Gibson had scored two and we were awarded a penalty. At the time anyone scoring a hat trick got a crate of whisky from some distillery. Anyway on the award of the penalty Drew Busby grabbed the ball and handed it to Willie. Hearts fans in unison chanted, “Willie wants his whisky, Willie wants his whisky”. Indeed they did. The distillery in question was Whyte and Mackay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jazz Emu Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 3 hours ago, Bonnie Prince Charlie said: If you’re going to live on the east coast it has to be North Berwick or maybe Dunbar North Berwick definitely. King's Cairn is a fantastic street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 I lived there as a kid from 1980-83. Really enjoyed it. Went back up c.2006 as my then Mrs had also lived there (her dad was a marine and based at HMS Condor) and tbh the High Street was a bit shabby. No idea what it's like now, but have fond memories of the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spellczech Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 21 hours ago, been here before said: Its cauld, driech and depressing. Unlike the rest of Scotland...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Other side of Dundee - Perth! Bigger than Arbroath, nearer Edinburgh, I’m not much of a shopper but it’s fine for me. Cinema, theatre and concert hall (that has a good & varied selection of stuff). Wide variety of pubs and some pretty good restaurants. People are nice and Edinburgh’s just 30 minutes down the M90. And it’s a right cliché - but it really is handy for everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticJambo Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 2 minutes ago, FWJ said: Other side of Dundee - Perth! Bigger than Arbroath, nearer Edinburgh, I’m not much of a shopper but it’s fine for me. Cinema, theatre and concert hall (that has a good & varied selection of stuff). Wide variety of pubs and some pretty good restaurants. People are nice and Edinburgh’s just 30 minutes down the M90. And it’s a right cliché - but it really is handy for everywhere. Drove by their airport a few weeks back, yup an airport apparently. Who'd have thunk it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 10 hours ago, Harry Potter said: Living by the sea, whats not to love. High tides 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 13 minutes ago, ArcticJambo said: Drove by their airport a few weeks back, yup an airport apparently. Who'd have thunk it! As far as the airport goes it’s like Dundee, too close to Edinburgh for flights to be feasible. There’s no commercial passenger services from Perth and even Dundee toils to maintain them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticJambo Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 37 minutes ago, FWJ said: As far as the airport goes it’s like Dundee, too close to Edinburgh for flights to be feasible. There’s no commercial passenger services from Perth and even Dundee toils to maintain them. I was somewhat surprised, if I'm honest. I mean, there's the races, the prison, muirton park but perth airport! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartgarfunkel Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 11 hours ago, Harry Potter said: Living by the sea, whats not to love. Rising sea levels, tsunamis, shelling from the German High Seas Fleet if it's 1914, jellyfish, sharks, barracudas, sting rays, remora sucker fish, aggressive Humboldt's squid, polar bears, need I go on? FFS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That thing you do Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 14 hours ago, flogel41 said: Stonehaven is nice, there has been a bit more investment in the town than some of these other coastal towns and a nice mix of new and old housing. Closer to Aberdeen but I think still on the same train line as Arbroath. Closer to Edinburgh I’d also agree that Broughty Ferry is nice too. The Ferry was once the richest square mile in the British Empire. Its denizens feel above being part of Dundee where most central dwellers call them "Ferry F*ckers". I am one having spent the first years of my life there. It is a nice place. Still have family in the area. Perth, someone mentioned, is like a mini Edinburgh. Lots of hoyti toyti types who think they are in Morningside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannibal Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 7 hours ago, That thing you do said: Perth, someone mentioned, is like a mini Edinburgh. Lots of hoyti toyti types who think they are in Morningside. 😂 we are not that bad !!! Perth is alright but if i was relocating now i would choose Dundee, has come on leaps and bounds in the last 10-15 years with all the investment and is a far better night out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRightPeg Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 If you enjoy wind, then Arbroath is the place for you. Really good smokies though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 I visit Montrose every month (auctions) and Arbroath fairly regularly for holidays up the coast. If I was relocating I would go for Montrose - inland where the golf course is, there are plenty of really nice houses at reasonable prices. The town square is also a good layout and I think it is one of those places which could become fashionable. Arbroath town centre layouti isn't great IMO. I would second Perth though - again a load of potential - the big new museum is opening soon and it will increassingly attract tourism with all the pluses and minuses that go with that (I think the plusses outweogh the minuses). It also has fantastic transport links both to the big cities and the highlands. House prices reasonable too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairneyhill Jambo Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 Great place for sea fishing at the cages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fxxx the SPFL Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 27 minutes ago, scott herbertson said: I visit Montrose every month (auctions) and Arbroath fairly regularly for holidays up the coast. If I was relocating I would go for Montrose - inland where the golf course is, there are plenty of really nice houses at reasonable prices. The town square is also a good layout and I think it is one of those places which could become fashionable. Arbroath town centre layouti isn't great IMO. I would second Perth though - again a load of potential - the big new museum is opening soon and it will increassingly attract tourism with all the pluses and minuses that go with that (I think the plusses outweogh the minuses). It also has fantastic transport links both to the big cities and the highlands. House prices reasonable too Scott we had friends up from Coventry and took them to St Cyrus lovely area and on the way passed a place called Steptoe's Yard part of a farm with barns containing everything you could think of and at bargain prices granted a lot was junk but picked up a few items. every barn packed to the rafters obviously they have picked up loads from house clearances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 13 minutes ago, **** the SPFL said: Scott we had friends up from Coventry and took them to St Cyrus lovely area and on the way passed a place called Steptoe's Yard part of a farm with barns containing everything you could think of and at bargain prices granted a lot was junk but picked up a few items. every barn packed to the rafters obviously they have picked up loads from house clearances. I've heard of that but not been there. I go to taylor's auctions - they have a huge warehouse with 3000 lots over four days every month. Well worth a visit even just to look around (uyyou can bid from home). Will be up there collecting books later this week. https://www.taylors-auctions.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fxxx the SPFL Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 3 minutes ago, scott herbertson said: I've heard of that but not been there. I go to taylor's auctions - they have a huge warehouse with 3000 lots over four days every month. Well worth a visit even just to look around (uyyou can bid from home). Will be up there collecting books later this week. https://www.taylors-auctions.com/ cheers Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbert. Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 17 hours ago, FWJ said: Other side of Dundee - Perth! Bigger than Arbroath, nearer Edinburgh, I’m not much of a shopper but it’s fine for me. Cinema, theatre and concert hall (that has a good & varied selection of stuff). Wide variety of pubs and some pretty good restaurants. People are nice and Edinburgh’s just 30 minutes down the M90. And it’s a right cliché - but it really is handy for everywhere. Perth was good 10-15 years ago but last time I was there it was looking run down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 13 hours ago, That thing you do said: The Ferry was once the richest square mile in the British Empire. Its denizens feel above being part of Dundee where most central dwellers call them "Ferry F*ckers". I am one having spent the first years of my life there. It is a nice place. Still have family in the area. Perth, someone mentioned, is like a mini Edinburgh. Lots of hoyti toyti types who think they are in Morningside. "Pirth" 🤢 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 14 hours ago, That thing you do said: The Ferry was once the richest square mile in the British Empire. Its denizens feel above being part of Dundee where most central dwellers call them "Ferry F*ckers". I am one having spent the first years of my life there. It is a nice place. Still have family in the area. Perth, someone mentioned, is like a mini Edinburgh. Lots of hoyti toyti types who think they are in Morningside. Merchiston, ectually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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