The county's ancient name was Angus, but was renamed Forfarshire to link with Forfar being the county town. More recently, the preference came to be for the ancient name, and it has so remained since. The Victorian censuses you will find labelled Forfarshire, as that was the official name during that period. Angus is an area of 2,200 square kilometers. Within this area one finds mountains, rugged cliffs, glens, rivers and seaside.
Visitors find turreted castles and ancient relics.
For people interested in shopping or town life, market and seaside towns are available. Fife The Angus Archives contains about 800 years of Angus' written heritage. If you are going feel free to contact me for the times and days. Brechin Public Library St. Ninian's Square Brechin DD97AA Amanda Price - Librarian Tel. One Shore Terrace by appointment.