| the hotel's chic restaurant serves gourmet cuisine, and there's a posh lounge/bar with leather sofas. . occupying a grand, baronial castle set on 44 acres of lush gardens, this refined hotel caters to weddings and events only, and lies 9 km from the freshwater loch of forfar and 10 km from forfar golf club. some suites add sofabeds and fireplaces, while a 2-bedroom cottage adds a kitchen, a lounge and a porch. the upscale, garden-view rooms and suites feature flat-screen tvs, free wi-fi, tea and coffeemaking facilities, and come with private or shared bathrooms. room service is provided. other amenities include a wine cellar and a casino room
Edinburgh Airport 1 hr 19
Carnoustie Golf Links (27 min)
Established in 1850, this championship golf course features a par-63 course & 2 par-68 courses. Broughty Castle Museum (25 min)
Castle dating from 1496 with Tay estuary views, housing local historical and geographical exhibits. Dundee Science Centre (24 min)
Modern hub with zones featuring entertaining and educational multimedia experiences and live shows. Tay Rail Bridge (24 min)
2-mi.-long girder bridge, built in the late 1880s, carrying trains across the Firth of Tay. J M Barrie's Birthplace (15 min) Dundee Contemporary Arts (24 min)
Arts centre hosting contemporary art shows, plus a 2-screen cinema, cafe/bar and print studio. The McManus Art Gallery & Museum (21 min)
Gothic revival building housing 19th-20th century Scottish art and local history/culture exhibits. Glamis Castle (11 min)
14th-century castle and late Queen Mother's childhood home with guided tours of lavish interiors. Camperdown Wildlife Centre (23 min)
Zoological park with animal and bird enclosures, conservation zone, picnic area and cafe. Mills Observatory (30 min)
A domed observatory in a forested setting with free admission to use the telescopes and planetarium. Discovery Point and RRS Discovery (22 min)
1901 3-masted ship with Antarctic expedition artefact collections exhibited over 2 decks and galley. Dundee Law (23 min)
Landmark hill with steps to its summit, offering panoramic views over the city & the River Tay. Verdant Works (23 min)
Restored mill housing interactive displays telling story of local 19th–20th century jute production. V&A Dundee (22 min) Monikie Country Park (21 min)
A number of birdwatching hides are hidden away in this country park with an adventure center. | 
