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There can be few towns to have a declaration of
independence named after them but Arbroath is one of
them. In 1320, at the towns ancient Abbey, Scotland's
nobles united to swear their independence from England
in the famous "Declaration of Arbroath". Historic
Scotland, which manages Arbroath Abbey's ruins has a
Visitor Centre where you can learn about this historic
event.
The town has a small miniature railway, an award-winning
local museum, and at nearby St. Vigeans is an
archaeological museum which contains one of Scotland's
finest collection of Pictish Stones.
Also named after the town is the famous Arbroath Smokie,
smoked fish which can be purchased direct from one of
the tiny smokehouses.
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