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Dundee & Angus

Combine the country's first UNESCO City of Design, the countryside that brought us Aberdeen Angus beef, Arbroath Smokies and Peter Pan, and you’ve got Dundee & Angus! This beautiful, historic and vibrant region is now well-known now thanks to the brilliant V&A, but did you know that things to do in Angus include watersports, hillwalking amongst the glens, historic houses, and delicious food and drink?

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Dundee is a main point on the north east rail line while trains to Angus run along the east coast, stopping in Arbroath, Montrose, Monifieth and Carnoustie.

You can plan a rail journey to Dundee & Angus with  National Rail  or  Trainline

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Dundee is served by coaches from across the UK, while local bus services connect up the smaller towns and villages in the Angus region.

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You can reach Angus by heading either north or south towards Dundee, and then using the A92 or A90 roads.

Dundee city can be reached by car along the main motorways. It's around 1 to 2 hours travel from Glasgow, Edinburgh or Aberdeen.

Using an electric car?   View a map of electric charging points in Angus .

Dundee is within easy reach of Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen airports, if you are flying into Scotland from Europe and beyond.

Dundee does have its own small airport which can be used to travel from London City and Belfast City airports.

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Dundee & Angus has an excellent public transport network if you are planning on leaving the car behind. 

Local bus services run across Dundee, Angus and into neighbouring areas. 

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Angus has a host of popular cycle routes for those looking to explore on two wheels.

For more information on cycle trails in the area head to VisitAngus

Local trains run regularly to stops in Angus including Carnoustie, Arbroath and Montrose. 

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Dundee & Angus is home to an excellent road network with motorwyas as well as more scenic routes for visitors. 

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The predominantly agricultural county of Angus, east of the A9 and north of the Firth of Tay, holds some of the northeast’s greatest scenery and is relatively free of tourists, who tend to head further west for the Highlands proper. The coast from Montrose to Arbroath is especially inviting, with scarlet cliffs and sweeping bays. Dundee, although not the most obvious tourist destination, has in recent years become a rather dynamic and progressive city, and makes for a less snooty alternative to Aberdeen.

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In the north of the county, the long fingers of the Angus glens – heather-covered hills tumbling down to rushing rivers – are overlooked by the southern peaks of the Grampian Mountains. Handsome if uneventful market towns such as Brechin, Kirriemuir and Blairgowrie are good bases, extravagant Glamis Castle is well worth a visit, and Angus is liberally dotted with Pictish remains.

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Two roads link Dundee to Aberdeen and the northeast coast of Scotland. By far the more pleasant option is the slightly longer A92 coast road, which joins the inland A90 at Stonehaven, just south of Aberdeen. Intercity buses follow both roads, while the coast-hugging train line from Dundee is one of the most picturesque in Scotland, passing attractive beaches and impressive cliffs, and stopping in the old seaports of Arbroath and Montrose.

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Since it was settled in the twelfth century, local fishermen have been landing their catches at ARBROATH, about fifteen miles northeast of Dundee. The town’s most famous product is the Arbroath smokie – line-caught haddock, smoke-cured over smouldering oak chips and still made here in a number of family-run smokehouses tucked in around the harbour. One of the most approachable and atmospheric is M&M Spink’s tiny whitewashed premises at 10 Marketgate; chef and cookery writer Rick Stein described the fish here, warm from the smoke, as “a world-class delicacy”.

Immediately north of Dundee, the low-lying Sidlaw Hills divide the city from the rich agricultural region of Strathmore, whose string of tidy market towns lies on a fertile strip along the southernmost edge of the heather-covered lower slopes of the Grampian Mountains. These towns act as gateways to the Angus glens, a series of tranquil valleys penetrated by singletrack roads and offering some of the most rugged and majestic landscapes in northeast Scotland. It’s a rain-swept, wind-blown, sparsely populated area, whose roads become impassable with the first snows, sometimes as early as October, and where the summers see clouds of ferocious midges. The most useful road through the glens is the A93, which cuts through Glen Shee, linking Blairgowrie to Braemar on Deeside. It’s pretty dramatic stuff, threading its way over Britain’s highest main road, the Cairnwell Pass (2199ft).

Meigle Museum

The tiny settlement of MEIGLE is home to Scotland’s most important collection of early Christian and Pictish inscribed stones. The exact meaning and purpose of the stones and their enigmatic symbols is obscure, as is the reason why so many of them were found here. The most likely theory is that Meigle was once an important ecclesiastical centre that attracted secular burials of prominent Picts. Housed in a modest former schoolhouse, the Meigle Museum displays some thirty pieces dating from the seventh to the tenth centuries, all found in and around the nearby churchyard. The majority are either gravestones that would have lain flat, or cross slabs inscribed with the sign of the cross, usually standing. Most impressive is the 7ft-tall great cross slab, said to be the gravestone of Guinevere, wife of King Arthur.

J.M. Barrie in Kirrie

The presence of a statue of Peter Pan in Kirrie is justified, since the town was the birthplace of his creator, J.M. Barrie (1860–1937). A local handloom-weaver’s son, Barrie first came to notice with his series of novels about “Thrums”, a village based on his home town, and he wrote the story of Peter Pan, the little boy who never grew up, in 1904 – some say as a response to an upbringing dominated by the memory of his older brother, who died as a child. Barrie’s birthplace, a plain little whitewashed cottage at 9 Brechin Rd, has been opened up as a visitor attraction, with a series of small rooms decorated as they would have been during the author’s childhood, as well as displays about his life and works.

Skiing at Glen Shee

Scotland’s ski resorts make for a fun day out for anyone from beginners to experienced skiers and, given that Glen Shee is both the most extensive and the most accessible of Scotland’s ski areas, just over two hours from both Glasgow and Edinburgh, it’s as good an introduction as any to the sport in Scotland.

For information, contact Ski Glenshee, which also offers ski rental and lessons. Ski rental starts at around £16 a day, and a 90min lesson is around £15. Lift passes cost £24 per day or £96 for a five-day (Mon–Fri) ticket. For the latest snow and weather conditions, phone the centre itself or check out the Ski Scotland website. For cross-country skiing, there are some good touring areas in the vicinity; contact Braemar Mountain Sports for information and equipment rental.

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The Essential Guide to Fife and Angus

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Travelling to Angus Made Easy

Getting to Angus is easy, thanks to the many travel options available. You can reach Angus by car, coach, train and air. Making your way around once you arrive is straightforward too. Whether you’re using your own car, hiring a car or even hiring an electric bike, it’s easy to access and enjoy the area’s many attractions.

Travelling to Angus by car

The A90 and A92 run through Angus, providing easy access to the Scottish motorway network and the rest of the UK. Angus is around two hours from Edinburgh in the south on the A90 trunk road and an hour from Aberdeen in the north on the A92.

From Glasgow and other locations along the central belt of Scotland, follow signs for Perth, Dundee or the Tay Road Bridge, and then travel onward on the A90 and A92 to reach Angus.

Travelling around Angus by car

Once in Angus, you’ll find it easy to find your way around by car, thanks to the efficient road network and clear signage in the area.

However, sat navs and travel apps can occasionally lack precision, especially when travelling to some of the hidden gems in the Angus countryside. Double-check the exact location of your destination before you travel to avoid getting lost or stuck in a narrow lane.

Travelling by electric car

You can plug in and go green using the electric car charging points available throughout Angus. View a map of electric charging points in Angus .

Download the Visit Angus app for convenient access to an interactive map of electric charging points on your iOS or Android phone. The app also provides a comprehensive guide to the best attractions, experiences, and food and drink available in Angus.

Planning your car journey

You can plan your trip using the AA Route Planner or Google Maps . Before you leave, check for any roadworks or traffic situations that may delay your journey on Traffic Scotland .

For tips on how to save fuel and plan ahead for your journey to see how much you spend on petrol and diesel, you can use the GoCompare fuel price calculator .

Travelling to Angus by train

Angus benefits from access to the main rail line that connects London to Aberdeen. Trains stop regularly at four Angus towns along the coast; Monifieth, Carnoustie, Arbroath and Montrose.

Planning your train journey

You can plan your rail journey using the train timetables on National Rail and Trainline .

Travelling to Angus by bus or coach

You can travel to Angus by coach using the Megabus service that connects the area to major towns and cities across Scotland and the UK. This is typically the most cost-effective and stress-free way to travel. Book a journey by Megabus .

Travelling around Angus is also easy, thanks to the reliable local bus services. Many of the buses in the area are electric, low emission vehicles. Find an Angus bus timetable .

Planning your bus or coach journey

You can plan your bus or coach journey using Traveline Scotland’s journey planner .

Travelling to Angus by air

You can reach Angus by flying to one of the four nearby city airports. Then either hire a car or use one of the local tour operators listed below to reach your final destination in Angus.

The journey times stated below will vary depending on your exact destination within Angus and should be used as a rough guide only.

At around 20 minutes by car or coach, Dundee Airport is the closest airport to Angus. Use this airport to travel from London City and Belfast City airports.

Edinburgh Airport is around 1 hour 30 minutes from Angus by car or coach and around 2 hours by train. Use this airport to travel from a wide range of locations across the UK and beyond.

Aberdeen International Airport

Aberdeen International Airport is around 1 hour from Angus by car or coach and around 1 hour 30 minutes by train. Use this airport to travel from 40 locations across the UK and Ireland, including Dublin, Belfast, London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff, and Southampton.

Glasgow Prestwick International Airport

Glasgow Prestwick International Airport is around 2 hours 15 minutes from Angus by car or coach and around 3 hours by train. You can use this airport to travel from locations across Europe.

Tour operators

Several tour operators provide shuttle buses from airports in Scotland to Angus:

• Tay Country Travel A bespoke tour operator providing comfortable 8 and 16 seater airport shuttle buses and day tours around Angus
• Short’s Travel Short’s Travel provide an airport transfer service into Angus from all major Scottish airports
• Abertay Travel Carnoustie-based Abertay Travel provide airport transfers into Angus from major Scottish airports

Hiring a car in Angus

Hiring a car to travel around Angus is easy, convenient, and affordable. You can hire a car from Enterprise or Arnold Clark at any of Scotland’s major airports and cities.

Hiring a bike in Angus

You can hire a pedal or electric bike in Angus from the suppliers below:

Dundee and Angus Cycle Hub

With branches in Arbroath and Dundee, this Community Interest Company (CIC) is a non-profit social enterprise dedicated to supporting cycling and active travel. Hire a bicycle or electric bike from their comprehensive fleet.

Lintrathen Cycles

Lintrathen Cycles is based in a small rural village at the foot of the Angus Glens. You can reserve a mountain bike or an electric bike when they reopen in March 2022 and then explore beautiful Lintrathen Loch and Nature Reserve and beyond.

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Dundee Food Festival 2024

About the festival.

Organisers of the inaugural Dundee Food Festival have issued a release providing you with all you need to know about the festival this weekend. With more than 55 fringe events organised, there’s plenty for everyone to get stuck into.

The festival has been organised in collaboration with local partners including the Eden Project, V&A Dundee, James Hutton Institute and Eat and Drink Dundee, all of whom are involved in the many events taking place.

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Where it's taking place

Taking place from 10am on Saturday 6 July until 7pm and from 11am to 6pm on Sunday 7 July. There will be a whole host of free activities, as well as paid events, to enjoy at a multitude of locations across Dundee city centre.

The main festival hub is located at City Square in the town centre with other activities taking place at Slessor Gardens Picnic Zone, Discovery Point, V&A Dundee, the Waterfront, the Keiller Centre, DCA and many more. A variety of local businesses will also play host to varying events.

Tayport Distillery, Dough Dough Pizza Co, Jannettas Gelateria, Casa Di Gelato, Fig and Fromage Delicatessen are just some of the 45-plus businesses taking part.

The family-friendly festival, which encourages attendees to eat, drink, play and think, has been organised by Dundee City Council to support the food, drink and hospitality sector while highlighting the city’s strong cultural scene.

The purpose of Dundee’s festival of the summer is to showcase the city’s local food and drink scene through a wide range of events, talks and activities.

Some free things to do include:

• children’s entertainment
• characters on stilts
• street food and producer markets plus demonstrations

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How to get there

With a focus on sustainability during the festival, those attending are being invited to travel by public transport, be that by train or bus, carpooling, or biking or walking to the events.

Festival partners sustainability pledges can also be viewed on their event pages on the website.

How to attend

There are many free events and experiences on offer at the festival.

There are also paid-for events such as Gillian Veal’s Tatha takeover at V&A Dundee, wreath-making workshops with Annie’s Garden, Rock the Dock and Party at the Point event at Discovery Point, Dean Banks’ Q&A at Temple Lane and Bad Girl Bakery’s workshop.

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Live: The general election news across Tayside, Fife and Stirling

Results and breaking news from Dundee, Angus, Perthshire, Fife and Stirling, as they happen.

Scottish and UK politics looks a lot different today than it did before the polls closed at 10pm last night.

Labour has won the election in a landslide victory, with both the SNP and Conservatives falling to disastrous defeats. 

The Courier has all you need to know about how this seismic night unfolded in your area – including who is your new MP.

Scroll below to see a breakdown of the results in your area.

The first of our results saw Pete Wishart hold Perth and Kinross-shire for the SNP.

And it is quickly followed up by a Chris Law win in Dundee Central for the party.

But they have also lost Stirling and Strathallan to Labour with Chris Kane taking the seat – Labour had an 8% share of the vote in 2019.

Labour’s Melanie Ward has been elected in Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy, with the SNP’s vote share down significantly on its 2019 performance.

In the early hours of the morning, Sir Keir Starmer said “we did it” at a victory party as General Election results pointed to a Labour landslide, adding “change begins now”.

Fife continued to vote Labour with Richard Baker elected in Glenrothes and Mid Fife.

One senior insider said turnout may have impacted the party’s performance, with large numbers of SNP voters potentially opting to stay at home.

Dunfermline and Dollar elected Labour’s Graeme Downie, a gain from the SNP who won the seat with a majority of over 10,000 at the last election.

But the SNP took the new Arbroath and Broughty Ferry seat with Stephen Gethins elected.

The Lib Dems retained North East Fife with a landslide Wendy Chamberlain victory.

The final result of the night saw the SNP and Dave Doogan take the new Angus and Perthshire Glens seat.

Our readers will also be interested in the outcome of the Alloa and Grangemouth seat, which saw sitting Perth and Kinross councillor Brian Leishman beat the SNP’s John Nicolson who had been MP for Ochil and South Perthshire.

First Minister John Swinney addressed his party’s bruising election result, admitting it was “difficult and damaging”.

He added: “We need to take the time to consider and to reflect on how we deliver our commitment to independence – which remains absolute.”

Dundee Central

Chris Law (SNP) – 15,544

Richard McCready (Lab) – 14,869

Daniel Coleman (Lib Dem) – 2,402

Vicky McCann (Reform) – 2,363

Emma Farquhar (Con) – 1,569

This seat was formerly called Dundee West. It was held by Chris Law (SNP).

Turnout: 52.5%

Read the full story of the seat here .

Arbroath and Broughty Ferry

Stephen Gethins (SNP) – 15,581

Cheryl-Ann Cruickshank (Lab) – 14,722

Richard Brooks (Con) – 6,841

Gwen Wood (Reform) – 3,800

David Evans (Lib Dems) – 2,249

This is a new seat, made up of Dundee East and part of the old Angus constituency.

Turnout: 58.15%

Read the full story of the seat here.

Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Richard Baker (Lab) – 15,994

John Beare (SNP) – 13,040

Ian Smith (Reform) – 3,528

Debbie McCallum (Con) – 1,973

Jill Reilly (Lib Dem) – 1,604

This seat was formerly called Glenrothes. It was held by Peter Grant (SNP) who is retiring.

Turnout: 51.33%

Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy

Melanie Claire Ward (Lab) – 18,662

Lesley Backhouse (SNP) – 11,414

Jonathan Dunlop (Con) – 3,203

Sonia Davidson (Reform) – 3,128

Mags Hall (Greens) – 1,556

Neale Hanvey (Alba) – 1,132

This seat was formerly called Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath. It was held by Neale Hanvey (Alba) who defected from the SNP after winning the seat in 2019.

Turnout: 56.96%

Dunfermline and Dollar

Graeme Downie (Lab) – 20,336

Naz Anis-Miah (SNP) – 12,095

Thomas Heald (Con) – 3,297

Lauren Buchanan-Quigley (Lib Dem) – 3,181

Udo Van Den Brock (Reform) – 2,887

Ryan Blackadder (Greens) 2,078

This is a new seat made up of Dunfermline and parts of the old Ochil and South Perthshire constituency.

They were held by Douglas Chapman (SNP) in Dunfermline who is retiring and John Nicolson (SNP) who is standing in the new Alloa and Grangemouth constituency.

Turnout: 61.35%

North East Fife

Wendy Chamberlain (Lib Dems) – 23,384

Stefan Hoggan-Radu (SNP) – 9,905

Jennifer Gallagher (Lab) – 4,026

Matthew Wren (Reform) – 2,094

Bill Bowman (Con) – 1,666

Morven Ovenstone-Jones (Greens) – 1,653

This seat was held by Wendy Chamberlain (Lib Dem).

Turnout: 61.47%

Angus and Perthshire Glens

Dave Doogan (SNP) – 19,142

Stephen Kerr (Con) – 14,272

Elizabeth Carr-Ellis (Lab) – 6,799

Claire McLaren (Lib Dem) – 3,456

Kenneth Morton (Reform) – 3,246

Independent – 732

Turnout: 62.05%

This is a new seat, made up of parts of our former constituencies Angus, Perth and North Perthshire, Ochil and South Perthshire, Dundee East and Dundee West.

They were held by Dave Doogan (SNP) in Angus who took the new seat, Pete Wishart (SNP) in Perth and North Perthshire who won Perth and Kinross-shire, John Nicholson (SNP) in Ochil and South Perthshire who lost Alloa and Grangemouth, Chris Law (SNP) in Dundee West who held Dundee Central and Stewart Hosie (SNP) in Dundee East who is stepping down.

Perth and Kinross-shire

Pete Wishart (SNP) – 18,928

Luke Graham (Con) – 14,801

Graham Cox (Lab) – 9,018

Amanda Clark (Lib Dem) 3,681

Helen McDade (Reform) – 2,970

This is a new seat made up of the former Perth and North Perthshire constituency and parts of the old Ochil and South Perthshire constituency.

They were held by Pete Wishart (SNP) in Perth and North Perthshire who is standing in the new seat and John Nicolson (SNP) in Ochil and South Perthshire who is standing in Alloa and Grangemouth.

Turnout: 65%

Stirling and Strathallan

Chris Kane (Lab) – 16,856

Alyn Smith (SNP) – 15,462

Neil Benny (Con) – 9,469

Bill McDonald (Reform) – 3,145

Hamish Taylor (Lib Dem) – 2,530

This is a new seat, made up from the former Stirling constituency and parts of the old Ochil and South Perthshire constituency.

They were held by Alyn Smith (SNP) in Stirling who is standing in the new seat and John Nicolson (SNP) in Ochil and South Perthshire who will be standing in Alloa and Grangemouth.

Turnout: 66%

The twists and turns of a seismic night

Conservative candidate Richard Brooks says his party was in a “strong third” in Arbroath and Broughty Ferry, which is “a little disappointing.”

Brooks claimed more people than expected had also voted for Reform UK in the constituency.

Meanwhile, Dundonian firebrand George Galloway’s brief return to Westminster is over.

The former Labour MP had won a byelection in Rochdale just four months ago, saying the victory was a clear warning to Sir Keir Starmer in the backlash over policies on Israel’s conflict in Gaza.

Tonight, former political journalist Paul Waugh won the general election contest against him for Labour.

Mr Galloway’s political career began in Dundee.

The Lochee-born, Fedora-wearing political brawler has fought a number of contests since leaving Labour. He was unsuccessful at the last Scottish Parliament election in 2021.

Flynn reflective after holding seat

Stephen Flynn, the Dundonian leader of the SNP at Westminster, has been re-elected in Aberdeen South.

He was reflective of the wider SNP losses following his victory, saying: “We are experiencing something we have not experienced for quite some time.

“We are going to be beaten in Scotland and we are going to be beaten well.

“Now is the time that we must listen and learn. We must listen to what the people of Scotland have told us.”

First Minister John Swinney received the backing of one of his frontline ministers as his party face a rough night at the polls.

Education secretary Jenny Gilruth had said John Swinney’s job as SNP leader will not be at risk even if the party drops to the 10 seats predicted the General Election exit poll.

They currently sit on 9.

Speaking at the Fife election count where four seats are being tallied, Ms Gilruth said the SNP was behind the first minister “100%”.

A ‘massacre’

Reacting to the exit poll, Scotland’s former first minister Nicola Sturgeon told ITV: “This is at the grimmer end of the expectations for the SNP if the exit poll is right.”

Ruth Davidson called the projected election result a “massacre” for the Conservative Party after exit polls were released.

Scottish Conservative Leader Douglas Ross was one of the party’s high profile victims of the polls, losing Aberdeenshire North and Moray East to the SNP.

Further south former Prime Minister Liz Truss, Jacob Rees-Mogg, Grant Shapps and Jonathan Gullis also lost their seats.

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Angus provost Brian Boyd resigns over rant that left councillor in tears

Brian Boyd announced he is stepping down from the role with immediate effect after video footage emerged online of him berating councillor Lois Speed at a meeting last month.

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Tuesday 9 July 2024 18:30, UK

The provost of Angus has resigned after he berated a councillor to tears during a public meeting.

Brian Boyd announced he is stepping down from the role with immediate effect after video footage emerged online of the incident on 20 June.

Mr Boyd was branded a "verbal bully" for his "hysterical and theatrical outburst" by a fellow councillor after clips were shared on social media.

The independent councillor described himself as a "very dramatic person" when he previously apologised during the council meeting for going "over the score" with Lois Speed.

But in a statement on Tuesday, after the video was posted online following the general election, Mr Boyd said: "While I have thoroughly enjoyed serving the people of Angus as their provost, I recognise that my behaviour fell below my own personal standards.

"Therefore, I will continue to put Angus first and be standing down with immediate effect."

Mr Boyd added he will continue to act as a councillor for the Carnoustie and District ward.

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In the video, independent councillor Lois Smith is interrupted as she attempts to ask a question.

Mr Boyd is seen standing up, stating: "Councillor Speed, when I stand up, everyone here sits down."

He then reads out the council's policy on standing orders, adding: "When the convener starts to speak, any member who is standing will resume his or her seat.

"No other member will stand and the convener shall be heard without interruption. Have I made myself clear? Thank you."

Ms Speed responds that she is "very confused" and was building up to her question.

Mr Boyd is recorded replying: "So, carry on with your question then, and relevance, please. Thank you."

Ms Speed, the councillor for Arbroath East and Lunan, is then seen getting emotional before leaving the room.

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One colleague describes Mr Boyd's behaviour as "unfair", while another brands it a "disgrace".

The meeting stopped for a break following the incident.

Mr Boyd later apologised, saying: "As you can see it's a very terse day and I think this is the opportune moment for me to apologise to Lois, or councillor Speed, for my overreaction.

"I'm a very dramatic person at the best of times and I did go over the score on that. I hope you accept my apology."

Ms Speed was contacted for comment.

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Scottish Conservatives councillor Craig Fotheringham told Sky News Mr Boyd was not fit to hold the title of provost.

The Monifieth and Sidlaw ward councillor stated: "Councillor Boyd has made the correct decision as he's nothing short of a verbal bully and not fit to hold a public office.

"Councillor Speed was clearly shocked, shaken and extremely upset by his hysterical and theatrical outburst, which has no place in society, never mind a public office.

"I'm delighted that he has resigned as provost of Angus as he's not fit to hold that title."

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Scottish hospitality businesses adapting so they can rise to market challenges, say industry leaders

F rom wine safaris, where guests explore Scotland’s countryside, to developing wedding venues and corporate event spaces, Scotland’s hospitality businesses are expanding their range of services to draw in visitors.

The past few years have presented a challenging time for many businesses across Scotland, with the hospitality and tourism sector feeling the hit.

Rising costs, staffing issues, and reduced footfall due to the cost of living crisis have all put a strain on an industry that is vital to the Scottish economy, with 15,830 registered tourism businesses providing 175,900 jobs across the country according to the Scottish Tourism Alliance.

Figures from the Great Britain Tourism Survey 2023 show almost a 7% fall in domestic holidays across Scotland in 2023 compared to the previous year. Meanwhile, the figures for Scotland also showed nearly a 6% drop in spending last year.

Despite a fall in domestic holidayers and their spending, Scotland’s hospitality businesses experienced some respite with an increase in international visitors vying to see what the country has to offer.

International tourism in Scotland is showing promise, with almost 4 million international tourists visiting the country in 2023. Additionally, their spending increased by 41% from 2019, with visitors spending £3.6 billion last year.

The statistics make for good reading and the outlook for 2024 shows continued improvement. Visit Britain anticipates 39.5 million overseas visitors will holiday to the UK in 2024, bringing a boost of £34.1 billion, some 7.6% more than the previous year.

With Scotland offering must-see destinations, such as Perthshire, Dumfries & Galloway, and the Highlands, all of which are listed in Booking.com’s top 5 most welcoming destinations for global travellers, and 40% of visitors stating their break in Scotland was ‘the best holiday they had ever taken’, hospitality business owners can feel positive for the future.

Alasdair Swan, Senior Commercial Relationship Manager at specialist hospitality lender, Cumberland Building Society, which provides commercial lending to Scotland’s hospitality businesses, said: “Scotland’s hospitality and tourism sector has suffered several setbacks over the past few years which have presented considerable challenges to overcome.

“Our people-first approach to banking allows us to work incredibly close with our customers in the hospitality space, and so we’ve seen first-hand just how difficult things have been for these businesses to stay afloat.

“What is noticeable is the resilience of Scotland’s business owners who work day in, day out to adapt their services and evolve the experience they offer to visitors so they can continue to serve their local communities and contribute to their local economies.”

He continued: “There is still a long way to go before the industry can consign the challenges of recent years to the past, but it’s fantastic to see positive actions from Scotland’s hospitality businesses to create value for their guests and increase their appeal.”

One such business owner looking to evolve his hotel’s offering to deliver a truly unique experience is Tom Lewis, owner of Lochearnhead based Monachyle Mhor.

He said: “ Last year has been up and down. Our weekends have been bigger but we're quieter during the week. There are a lot of things influencing this from the cost of living crisis to weather and so on.

“What we know is that people like to come for the peace and tranquillity and that they are also looking for more than just accommodation, they are looking for experiences. So, we are trying to offer something different and to show people how beautiful the landscape truly is.

“ To adapt, we've introduced a wine safari which is a unique experience. People can walk up the beautiful Glen and try different wines, paired with the best of Scottish produce prepared by our chef, such as Scottish scallops and venison. It’s something that everyone can enjoy, from families to couples, as well as dogs being welcome too. It has become a popular experience.

“Weddings are another revenue driver for us where people want to get married surrounded by a stunning location. We're also looking to host corporate experiences that impress.”

As well as Scotland seeing an increase in international travellers, there are still plenty of Scottish residents planning to take breaks within the country’s borders also.

Some 40% of Scottish nationals are anticipated to take a holiday within Scotland, 56 Degree Insight reports. Crucially, 43% - up from 36% at the start of the year – of Scottish nationals are looking to protect their full holiday budget by making cutbacks elsewhere so they can spend without worry when enjoying their break away.

Marc Crothall, CEO, Scottish Tourism Alliance, said: “What’s clear is that while people are keen to spend their vacation in Scotland, they are also looking for an experience that will give them unforgettable memories. For hospitality and tourism business owners who adapt and can do this, they will stand themselves in good stead for the future.”