A warm welcome!

You will find a warm welcome from Samantha and Jules in the uniquely informal atmosphere of this comfortable family home. From here you can explore the nearby towns and countryside and the many local golf courses, or if you prefer you can just relax in the peaceful gardens and spacious rooms.

The oldest part of the house dates back to the 18th century, and retains many period features. The best-preserved room in the house is the Penthouse, with the original plaster cornices still visible. Over the years, the house has figured in many local stories - among many others there's the man who used to live in the pig-pen, and the gravestone which refuses to be photographed. We'd be happy to take you on a tour of the house - see how people's lives have changed over the last 250 years!

This is an area which is steeped in history! The first people to live here were the Picts some 5000 years ago. In 700AD, St Columbine landed just five miles down the coast at Arbroath, bringing Christianity to Scotland, and the abbey he built has shaped commerce and politics ever since. (The abbey built and controlled the port, and in 1320 the Declaration of Arbroath was signed there.)

We're surrounded by castles, both ruined and inhabited, and almost everywhere you look you'll see the spirit of Scotland speaking down the ages.

Sightseers:

There is some spectacular countryside just a few minutes from Lunan Lodge - see the postcards page. If towns are more your thing, you'll enjoy exploring both modern cities like Dundee and ancient cities like Brechin. There are several interesting towns to discover, and dozens of uniquely Scottish villages, all within easy driving distance.

Golfers:

There are many excellent golf courses within easy reach of Lunan Lodge. Both Montrose and Arbroath boast several excellent courses, (the world's oldest course is still in use in Montrose), and the world-famous courses at Carnoustie and St Andrews are only a short hop away.

Walkers and trekkers:

Whether you want to use Lunan Lodge as a base from which to explore the surrounding countryside, or as a stopoff on a longer tour, we're here to help. We have a drying and boot room, so you can change in comfort, and we've got a motorised footbath, so you can massage away the days aches! We can provide both a substantial evening meal and a packed lunch for next day.

Cyclists:

Lunan Lodge is situated on the Scottish National Cycle Route where it passes Lunan Bay. We can offer secure storage of bikes, and we have a drying room so you can change in comfort and have your kit ready for next day.

Bikers:

A mixture of fast roads, technical twisties, spectacular views, and generally relaxed policing give Scotland some of the best biking roads in Britain! We've got garage parking for a dozen bikes, a drying room, and even a custom-made helmet park!