MenuArbroath, Angus
Arbroath is a royal burgh and the second largest town in Angus. A busy fishing port, Arbroath stands on the North Sea coast. Arbroath's history began with the founding of Arbroath Abbey in 1178. Arbroath grew considerably during the industrial revolution owing to the expansion of the flax and jute industries and the engineering sector. A new harbour was built in 1839. The town is noted as the home of the Declaration of Arbroath, as well as the Arbroath Smokie. Arbroath is within the council area of Angus.
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Angus
Lat, Long: 56.562401,-2.584075
Grid Reference: NO642413
Police Area: Tayside
Council Area: Angus
Civil Parish: Arbroath and St Vigeans CP
Country: Scotland
GBPNID: 1058
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Arbroath,_Angus_1058
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Place Type: Town
Historic County: Angus
Lat, Long: 56.562401,-2.584075
Grid Reference: NO642413
Police Area: Tayside
Council Area: Angus
Civil Parish: Arbroath and St Vigeans CP
Country: Scotland
GBPNID: 1058
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Arbroath,_Angus_1058
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