Local attractions

Letham is a historical village and is the largest village in Angus, with
a population of nearly 2000. It is situated 17 miles from Dundee, 5 miles
from Forfar, 10 miles from Arbroath and 10 miles from Carnoustie.
It's history of the Medieval Picts is well known and well documented, there
is a Pictavia Visitors Centre at nearby Brechin Castle Centre.
Rapid expansion has led to a good mix of original and new residents, and
this makes the village a friendly place in which to live, and to visit. A
rural atmosphere has been retained, and there is a strong sense of community,
with many community events being organized throughout the year.
There are some shops, including a grocers which incorporates the Post Office
and newsagents, a bakery, a hairdresser, a restaurant, a hotel with a function
suite and bar, the Commercial Inn and a widely known craft shop.
There is also a park which has a small play area for children, a football pitch and
two well maintained tennis courts.
In and around the Village is an extensive pattern of green paths which are
kept cut by a group of volunteers, giving the village many and varied places
to walk.
Highlight of the village year is the Victorian Market, which takes place
in early July. The Village Square is closed to traffic for twenty-four hours,
allowing approximately fifty stalls to be set up. The common theme is that
stall-holders must wear Victorian dress, their wares being very varied, anything
from antiques to roast-boar can be found on this very entertaining day. In
March and December, Craft Fairs are held, with crafts-people coming from
all over Scotland to exhibit their goods and a very high standard of quality
is maintained.