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GOOD THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN BROUGHTY FERRY
BROUGHTY CASTLE
Have I told you it's free to get in...no? Well, IT IS FREE. The castle sits right down by the water on a little sticky-out bit (promontory). Winding stairs take you to various levels where you may see lots of stuff, like small displays of guns and armour or paintings or local history. It is, essentially, a museum within a castle, and a mighty fine one at that. The castle itself has the appearance of one defended tower. It was slightly more substantial when first built in the 1490s, but bits of it have fallen down over the years and undoubtedly been used in buildings elsewhere in the town. The keep was largely rebuilt in the 1860s as part of a coastal defence system. Although there are no battlements that are open and accessible, you can get a good view from the Observation Room where binoculars will allow you glimpses of a golden sandy beach and the castle's outer defences. I should perhaps say that the gallery of paintings is something special. It is in fact the Orchar Collection, said to be one of the 'most important collections of Scottish Victorian art in the country'. And when you're finished, check with the young ladies at the small shop with regard to the location of the donations box. It might be free to get in, but to keep the castle standing requires some maintenance that, I'm afraid to say, costs money. Time to put your hand in your pocket.
Have I told you it's free to get in...no? Well, IT IS FREE. The castle sits right down by the water on a little sticky-out bit (promontory). Winding stairs take you to various levels where you may see lots of stuff, like small displays of guns and armour or paintings or local history. It is, essentially, a museum within a castle, and a mighty fine one at that. The castle itself has the appearance of one defended tower. It was slightly more substantial when first built in the 1490s, but bits of it have fallen down over the years and undoubtedly been used in buildings elsewhere in the town. The keep was largely rebuilt in the 1860s as part of a coastal defence system. Although there are no battlements that are open and accessible, you can get a good view from the Observation Room where binoculars will allow you glimpses of a golden sandy beach and the castle's outer defences. I should perhaps say that the gallery of paintings is something special. It is in fact the Orchar Collection, said to be one of the 'most important collections of Scottish Victorian art in the country'. And when you're finished, check with the young ladies at the small shop with regard to the location of the donations box. It might be free to get in, but to keep the castle standing requires some maintenance that, I'm afraid to say, costs money. Time to put your hand in your pocket.
A LITTLE WALK
In the castle there is a 'Heritage Walk' leaflet (which is free) which takes you by the hand and leads you through interesting bits of the town. Or you could walk along the shore towards Dundee, but it's not something I would recommend. The walk to Dundee starts off quite pleasantly by the water's edge, then at some point it unceremoniously deposits you back onto a busy main road full of cars. What you could do is walk so far, breathe in some fresh air, then turn back and return to the Fisherman's Tavern. That would be my advice.
In the castle there is a 'Heritage Walk' leaflet (which is free) which takes you by the hand and leads you through interesting bits of the town. Or you could walk along the shore towards Dundee, but it's not something I would recommend. The walk to Dundee starts off quite pleasantly by the water's edge, then at some point it unceremoniously deposits you back onto a busy main road full of cars. What you could do is walk so far, breathe in some fresh air, then turn back and return to the Fisherman's Tavern. That would be my advice.
A GOLDEN SANDY BEACH
As you may see from the Observation Room at the top of Broughty Castle, there is a beautiful golden sandy beach immediately to the east (or to your left, if you're looking out to sea), and there is nothing nicer than scuffing sand with your feet and thinking serene thoughts. Word of warning though: do not go any further than Monifieth on the beach, as a certain danger presents itself, in a big red DANGER kind of way. Ken fit ah mean? In addition, and I don't wish to scare you, but always be aware of what the sea is doing. Sometimes it can creep up on you and cut off your exit to dry land, so take care.
As you may see from the Observation Room at the top of Broughty Castle, there is a beautiful golden sandy beach immediately to the east (or to your left, if you're looking out to sea), and there is nothing nicer than scuffing sand with your feet and thinking serene thoughts. Word of warning though: do not go any further than Monifieth on the beach, as a certain danger presents itself, in a big red DANGER kind of way. Ken fit ah mean? In addition, and I don't wish to scare you, but always be aware of what the sea is doing. Sometimes it can creep up on you and cut off your exit to dry land, so take care.
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