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Angus is an inspiration for many of the creative people who have made their homes here, and summer is a great time to be out and about enjoying displays of their work. Several great exhibitions are on view in Angus this summer - notably at the Meffan Museum and Gallery in Forfar, Oathlaw Gallery, and at Montrose Wildlife Centre, along with permanent outlets for the work of local craftspeople.

The Meffan Museum and Gallery is hosting the annual Summer Show - which is an open exhibition of work by professional artists. Work is available to purchase, and the exhibition is a window on the quality of the creative energies of the many superb artists working in Angus. This is followed by the New Talent Exhubition at the Meffan, this is an exhibition of new and original work by recent art college graduates which runs from 7th July to 4th August.

The Summer Light Exhibition at Oathlaw Gallery which is situated at Oathlaw Pottery is just off the A90 near Forfar, the exhibition is an exciting mix of contemporary painting, printmaking, ceramics, jewellery, glass and sculpture by Scottish artists, on display until 11th August, Tuesdays to Saturdays 10am - 5pm. The Gallery is in a lovely traditional house and steading, and there is always a warm welcome and peace to browse and select.

Jim Duncan's photography is shown to great advantage in the appropriate setting of the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s superb visitor centre at Rossie Braes, just south of Montrose on the A92. The exhibition entitled “A Walk on the Wild Side runs until 31st July. The Centre offers wonderful views over Montrose Basin and the hills of Angus, with a viewing gallery equipped with telescopes, nest box closed circuit cameras and lots of information on what you are likely to see. Catch a glimpse of the visiting kingfisher or osprey, watch the sand martins fly in and out of their nests, see woodpeckers and woodland birds at the feeders. A lovely family visit.

Drive round the Montrose Basin towards Carnoustie to the House of Dun, where you'll find a display of the work of the Angus Crafts Association housed in the grounds. The Association promotes the work of its members, and brings together a wide variety of work in various media. The House of Dun is a National Trust for Scotland property, with beautiful grounds, and an excellent tearoom in the courtyard. Carnoustie is the youngest of the seven Angus Burghs. The town marked its second century in 1997, when the streets glowed from a torchlit procession in a celebration of its history. Early maps indicate a farmhouse marked 'Karnousty' as early as 1640. However it was not until the 19th century that the town expanded significantly, due largely to the prosperity of nearby Dundee

Carnoustie has long held a reputation throughout the world as one of the great golfing locations. Ever since the British Open was first played at Carnoustie in 1931, the course has represented a magnetic challenge for golfers of all standards. The Open Championship has been contested over the Carnoustie course on five previous occasions. The return of the championship in 1999 has brought an end to the Open's twenty-four year absence from the Carnoustie links. While golfers test their skill on the varying courses, there are many other activities to consider. Sailing, windsurfing and fishing can be enjoyed at the bay, as well as horse riding, tennis, bowls and the variety of indoor sports on offer at the leisure centre. Carnoustie has for many years been a popular holiday town and its sweeping bay of golden sand is a heavenly spot for a picnic or to watch the sunsets, with views across the Tay estuary to the Kingdom of Fife. Fetes and special events are featured throughout the summer, with Carnoustie Gala week providing fun and entertainment for all the family.