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Abbot's House

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦90+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Carrion Crow
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • Pie BOB's Cafe — a good base for a longer summer day out

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParking· Free

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Herring Gull, Carrion Crow, Oystercatcher +87 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Herring Gull, Carrion Crow, Oystercatcher +87 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Sphaerophoria, Greater Bulb-Fly, Vine Weevil +12 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Cat's-ear, Centaurea nigra, Wild Carrot +1 more · last seen 2025

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Arbroath to Auchmithie Coastal PathWalking route
Named route
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Cycling

29 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN 1 Dundee to TainCycling route
Named routeRef 1Point-to-pointNational Cycle Network
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 7Cycling route
Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
NCN 1 Three Mile Wood alternativeCycling route
Named routeNational Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route425 m
Named routeRef 1Length 425 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route138 m
Named routeRef 1Length 138 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route3.3 km
Named routeRef 1Length 3.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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Abbot's House, Arbroath Abbey

Abbot's House, Arbroath Abbey

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