Arbroath, Angus, Scotland - see Arbroath here and the Wikipedia Page about Arbroath
The Royal Burgh of Arbroath (Aberbrothock) is on the North Sea coast, around 16 miles (25.7 km) ENE of Dundee and 45 miles (72.4 km) SSW of Aberdeen and is the largest town in the council area of Angus in Scotland with a population of around 23,000.
While there is evidence for settlement of the area now occupied by the town that dates back to the Iron Age, Arbroath's history as a town begins in the High Middle Ages with the founding of Arbroath Abbey in 1178. Arbroath grew considerably during the Industrial Revolution owing to the expansion of firstly the flax and secondly the jute industries and the engineering sector. A new harbour was built in 1839 and by the 20th century, Arbroath had become one of the larger fishing ports in Scotland.
The town is notable as the home of the Declaration of Arbroath, as well as the Arbroath Smokie. The name "Red Lichtie" developed through history when a flame used to burn in the, still remaining, Round 'O' Tower of the Famous Arbroath Abbey to aid shipping! The residents of Arbroath are commonly known as 'Red Lichties' hence the name of The Arbroath Spitfire. Please look at the map below to locate Arbroath!
While there is evidence for settlement of the area now occupied by the town that dates back to the Iron Age, Arbroath's history as a town begins in the High Middle Ages with the founding of Arbroath Abbey in 1178. Arbroath grew considerably during the Industrial Revolution owing to the expansion of firstly the flax and secondly the jute industries and the engineering sector. A new harbour was built in 1839 and by the 20th century, Arbroath had become one of the larger fishing ports in Scotland.
The town is notable as the home of the Declaration of Arbroath, as well as the Arbroath Smokie. The name "Red Lichtie" developed through history when a flame used to burn in the, still remaining, Round 'O' Tower of the Famous Arbroath Abbey to aid shipping! The residents of Arbroath are commonly known as 'Red Lichties' hence the name of The Arbroath Spitfire. Please look at the map below to locate Arbroath!