Edzell Village

Edzell village offers local amenities including golf club, lawn bowling club, hotels, restaurants and coffee shops, post office, gift shops, garage and a range of general stores.

Golf Club

The golf club is close to the house and set in the most magnificent scenery.  The original course was laid out in 1895 then re-designed in 1933/34.   One of Scotlands best kept golfing secrets, Edzell offers both an eighteen and nine hole course covering some 128 acres and a driving range.

Walks

The North Esk river flows below the village and provides fishermen, walkers and wildlife enthusiasts with a wonderful setting on the doorstep.  Both forest and river walks are accessible from the doorstep.  Edzell is well placed as a base to visit the renowned Angus Glens.

Edzell Castle

The main tower and courtyard is now an attractive ruin and tourist attraction.  The castle has a unique contemplative walled garden, featuring 400 year old carved panels, nesting and planting boxes.

Local Castles

Edzell is an ideal base to explore the many and varied local castles, including Glamis, Dunnottar and Drumtochty Castle to name a few.

Whisky Distillery Tours

There are two local distilleries where tours are available : Fettercairn Distillery and Glencadam Distillery, Brechin. 

Local Trips

The village is a short drive to both the glens and beaches of Angus and the nearby towns & cities of  Stonehaven, Brechin, Montrose and Arbroath, encompassing a number of historical and family activities and a 45 minute drive to the cities of Aberdeen and Dundee.

Find yourself in the midst of beautiful unspoilt scenery, where rugged coastlines brace themselves against the North Sea, and gentle rolling foothills run into the eastern edge of the Cairngorms National Park.

In Angus and Dundee, the traditions and culture of city, country and coastal life, sit easily alongside each other. Challenge yourself with world-class championship golf that is in a class of its own, and discover an abundance of other opportunities to walk, cycle, fish, or simply experience the changing seasons in wide-open spaces.

Absorb yourself in first-rate visitor attractions; and celebrate Scotland's heritage and culture from its early Pictish roots, through to the present day House of Windsor.

Enjoy yourself at fetes, galas and special events, throughout the summer and a variety of annual events throughout the year, including continental and farmers' markets, Dundee's Summer Festival, the Arbroath Sea Fest, the Angus Glens Walking Festival, transport and music galas in the grounds of Glamis Castle; and, the Hairst - a summer-long, Angus-based music festival. 

With such busy lives today, more and more of us look forward to a day out or a short break to help us recharge our batteries. Angus and Dundee is full to the brim with award-winning visitor attractions like Glamis Castle, R.R.S Discovery, and contemporary cinema, all within easy reach.

You will find some of Scotland's finest and best-known all-weather visitor attractions in Angus and Dundee.

Dundee is the place to experience the polar climate with Discovery Point, and the challenges that faced Captain Scott in his trip to the Antarctic a hundred years ago; or alternatively, just a short distance away, see yourself as others might see you - through innovative and hands-on exhibits which explore the five human senses at Sensation Science Museum.

Located in rural Angus, the stylish Pictavia visitor centre provides the chance to uncover the lives of some of Scotland's ancient people - the Picts. Located in the grounds of Brechin Castle Centre and Country Park, young and old will have a great day out enjoying the children's adventure playground, farm animals and nature trail.