Arbroath Beach and Signal Tower Museum

About this place

Sandy beach beside the harbour, next to a free museum in the old signal tower.

The sandy beach beside Arbroath's working harbour sits right next to the old signal tower, now a free museum telling the story of the Bell Rock Lighthouse and the town's long fishing heritage, including the origins of the famous Arbroath Smokie, a local smoked haddock still produced using traditional methods nearby. The combination of beach, harbour and museum gives families plenty to do within a short walk of each other, without needing to drive between stops. It's free to visit the beach and museum, with parking available nearby and cafes in the town for a smokie or a snack.

Make a day of it — within 5km