Coupar Angus is a small market town in the green Strathmore valley, between Perth, Dundee and the hills of the southern Highlands. It grew up around a medieval Cistercian abbey and is surrounded by farms famous for Scottish soft fruit.
Why visit Coupar Angus
For a quiet countryside base in the heart of Scotland. Castles, rivers, forests and the cities of Perth and Dundee are all within about half an hour.
Top things to do in and around Coupar Angus
The abbey remains and the old town
A fragment of the medieval abbey gateway survives near the church, and the old Tolbooth steeple stands in the town centre.
The Meikleour Beech Hedge
Planted in 1745 and about 30 metres tall, this roadside hedge a few miles away is recognised as the tallest hedge in the world.
Glamis Castle
The childhood home of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and the setting for Shakespeare’s Macbeth, about 20 minutes away by car.
Perth, Dundee and the Highlands
Perth and Scone Palace, the V&A Dundee museum, and the road north through Blairgowrie into the Cairngorms.
Best time to visit Coupar Angus
May to September is best for walks, gardens and castles. In July, local farms are busy with the strawberry and raspberry harvest.
Getting to and around Coupar Angus
The town is on the main road between Perth and Blairgowrie, with buses to both. The nearest railway stations are Perth and Dundee. A car is the easiest way to explore the countryside.
What to eat in Coupar Angus
Perthshire berries in summer, Tay salmon, Aberdeen Angus beef and a homemade cranachan.
Coupar Angus FAQ
Is Coupar Angus a good base for Perthshire?
Yes. It is central, quiet and close to Perth, Dundee and the Highlands.
Do I need a car?
It helps. Buses run to Perth and Blairgowrie, but many sights are in the countryside.
