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In 2007, the Open Championship will return to Carnoustie from Thursday 19th - Sunday 22nd July.

Superb golf to watch on one of the world's most challenging courses, visitors from around the world and a party atmosphere around the county, with the terrific buzz which the Open generates, all make this one of the most exciting times to be here.

Angus' annual Tartan Day celebrations provide a week-long programme of events in April each year to mark the Signing of the Declaration of Arbroath on 6 April 1320 and Angus as Scotland's Birthplace. Highlights include a historic re-enactment at Arbroath Abbey itself, together with a wide range of daytime and evening cultural and family events.

The Angus Glens Walking Festival is a four-day event in May and June offering a varied programme of walks and evening entertainment to suit all ages and abilities. It has attracted hundreds of walkers to Angus, walking everywhere from the heights of the Glens to the gentle rambles by shore and cliffs. The fifth Festival, will be held in 2007 from Thursday 31st May to Sunday 3rd June.

The Hairst is Angus' summer-long festival of traditional Scottish culture. Held over six weeks, it provides a range of events for arts and culture lovers, focusing on fine traditional singers and instrumentalists and creating accessible events in pubs, hotels, local halls, and theatres.

The Arbroath Smokie Blues Festival 2006 was held on the weekend of 15th & 16th July 2006 (the same weekend as the Seafront Spectacular). It had numerous acts performing at various venues throughout the town. There was music to thrill all blues lovers, including delta blues, Chicago blues, bluegrass, early rock and roll and even Cajun/zydeco music.  For more information, visit www.smokieblues.com.

Arbroath SeaFest is an annual festival of the Sea held in August along Arbroath's seafront, charming harbour and new marina. It celebrates the town's maritime heritage, including the famous Arbroath Smokie which now has the same protected status as Parma Ham and Champagne.

Highland Games and Country Shows are held throughout the summer in Angus at a wide range of locations including Glamis Castle, Cortachy, Glenisla, Kirriemuir, Brechin and Montrose. There's a full line-up of events with traditional favourites including agricultural shows and competitions, heavies tossing the Caber, track events, Tug-of War and plenty of piping and highland dancing.

A wide range of outdoor, wildlife and environmental events make up the year-long Angus Ranger Events Programme. Events for both children and adults are based around the Rangers Centres in Monikie, Crombie and Forfar Loch Country Parks, Montrose Basin and the Angus Glens.