Angus hosts a vibrant programme of events and festivals throughout the year and 2018 is no exception, with The Open returning to Carnoustie in July. We’ve pulled together a summary of the key events taking place in Angus this year to help you plan your communications with visitors.

For a full overview of what there is to see and do in Angus, be sure to use the Visit Angus website and sign up to receive the Visit Angus monthly enewsletter which delivers inspiration straight into your inbox.

July

Sunday 15th – Sunday 22nd July – The Open, Carnoustie

Saturday 21st July – Carnoustie Open Festival

Saturday 21st – Sunday 22nd July – Azamara Journey cruise liner docks in Dundee (Sat arr 7am, Sun dep 9pm)

Sunday 22nd July – Crystal Serenity cruise liner docks in Dundee (arr 8am, dep 11pm)

Sunday 22nd – Tuesday 24th July – Sea Cloud II cruise liner docks in Dundee (Sun arr 8.30am, Tues dep 9.30pm)

Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th July – Day Out With Thomas, Caledonian Railway

August

Saturday 4th August – Murder on the Brechin Express, Caledonian Railway

Saturday 11th August – The Frying Scotsman, Caledonian Railway

Friday 17th August – Glenisla Highland Games, Glenisla

Friday 17th August – Cruise liner docks in Montrose (arr 12 noon)

Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th August – Diesel Operating Weekend, Caledonian Railway

Friday 24 & Saturday 25 August – Brechin Beer and Gin Festival

Friday 24th – Sunday 26th August – Bell Rock Music Festival, Arbroath

Saturday 25th August – Glamis Prom, Glamis Castle

Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th August – Day Out With Thomas, Caledonian Railway

September

Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th September – Doors Open Days

Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th September – Autumn Season, Hospitalfield House, Arbroath

Wednesday 26th September – Albatros cruise liner docks in Dundee (arr 1am, dep 6pm)

Wednesday 26th – Thursday 27th September – Seabourn Ovation cruise liner docks in Dundee (Wed arr 5am, Thurs dep 2am)