Your guide to Carnoustie, Scotland from Cheap Hotels Ltd.
Located in Angus, Scotland, Carnoustie is a relatively young town and boasts a population of around eleven thousand residents. This town dates back just a couple of hundred years, but is not without its historical treasures or exciting culture, which makes it ideal for those that want to delve into the past or learn about the traditions and lifestyles in the area. The town enjoyed rapid expansion in the nineteenth century due to the success of Dundee, which is located nearby. For golfing enthusiasts this town is heaven, as it is known as one of the world's premiere golfing destinations. In 1931 the British Open was played in this town, and since then it has attracted golfers from far and wide. However, in addition to the excellent golfing facilities, there are many facilities for outdoor enthusiasts that want to enjoy other activities, such as fishing, horse riding, tennis, windsurfing, and sailing. Dundee is just eleven miles away from Carnoustie, and the town offers good road and transport links making it easy and convenient to get around. The town enjoys business from those commuting to Dundee as well as amongst tourists that want to take in the beauty of the area and enjoy the beach and golfing facilities. There are a number of hotels in the area, enabling you to find a comfortable place to stay, as well as a range of eateries offering a good choice of cuisine to suit most tastes. You will find a range of attractions and places of interest when you visit this town, and some of the places that you can visit include Barry Mill, Crombie Country Park, Monikie Country Park, Arbroath Abbey, the Broughty Castle Museum, McManus Galleries, Discovery Point, St Andrew's Castle, and the British Golf Museum, all of which are around or within ten miles away from the town.
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