The Great Eskape offers a unique opportunity to explore Glen Esk, the longest and probably the most beautiful glen in the County of Angus. This is an area of unspoilt natural wilderness where little has changed over the passing years. There are high mountains, remote lochs, steep sided glens and tumbling burns. Ancient mounth paths once used by cattle drovers and whisky smugglers cross these hills and there is a rich history stretching back over thousands of years.
This all-day, fully inclusive tour, guided by an experienced and knowledgeable guide, will start in Carnoustie with
transport in a luxurious vintage style bus. Passengers will travel through the county town of Forfar and then on to
the cathedral city of Brechin with excellent views of the Grampian Mountains. The bus heads for the village of Edzell,
with its archway guarding the entrance and, shortly afterwards, enters Glen Esk.
This glen was known in years gone by as The Glen of the Rowans because of the belief by the people who stayed in the
glen that the rowan had magical powers and could ward off evil spirits.
More recently John Angus, a well known local poet and writer wrote about the Angus area in his poem “Genesis”
which concluded with this reference to Glen Esk “And of them all (the Angus glens) the loveliest and best,
in Esk, Glen Esk by loving gesture given, God’s little finger left the mark of heaven”.
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