Attractive burghs and towns steeped in history yet with a vibrancy embodied by colourful and energetic festivals - it is easy to see why Angus can claim to be the very best of Scotland.

Within its attractive surroundings Angus boasts a high quality of life, with a varied, affordable and thriving housing market suitable for every pocket.

• Average house price in Angus £68,211 compared with the rest of Scotland £89,753.
  Source Registers of Scotland 2004

Angus also prides itself in the standard of its educational delivery through its 8 secondary and 60 primary schools. This is complemented by the further and higher educational establishments close at hand.

Angus too is synonymous throughout the world with fine food - its beef, its berries, its seafood- the county's rich harvest is transformed into dishes to tempt the most discerning diner.