Arbroath Abbey

Abbey Street
Arbroath
Angus
DD11 1EG

Tel: +44 (0)1241 878 756
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

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Arbroath Abbey consists of the substantial ruins of a Tironensian monastery, founded by William the Lion in 1178 and intended as his own burial place.

Parts of the abbey church and domestic buildings remain, notably the gatehouse range and the abbot's house.

This was the scene of the signing of the Declaration of Arbroath of 1320, which asserted Scotland's independence from England.

A visitor centre provides an insight into the abbey's history, which includes an exhibition on the Declaration.

The shop features a range of local products made in Tayside.

This property is managed by Historic Scotland.
Opening Times
(2010 times)
1st April to 30th September:
Daily 9.30am to 5.30pm;

1st October to 31st March 2011:
Daily 9.30am to 4.30pm.

Last ticket sold 30 minutes before closing.

Closed 25th and 26th December and 1st and 2nd January.

Admission Charges
(2010 prices)
Adult £4.70; Child £2.80; Concession £3.80.

Directions
In Arbroath town centre on the A92.
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Arbroath Abbey Postcode for SatNav: DD11 1EG

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