Angus
§ This page gives an overview of the Angus local authority district, bringing together key facts, maps, and data to help you quickly understand the area. This is one of 361 LAD profiles on Baseview.
Overview ⁞ Angus lies on Scotland’s east coast, combining fertile farmland, coastal towns, and the Angus Glens in the Highlands. The county town is Forfar, and the area is noted for Arbroath Smokies, historic abbeys, and outdoor activities.
Angus Boundary Map
This map shows the official boundary of the Angus local authority district, based on the latest geographic data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It provides a clear view of the district’s extent and helps you understand how the area fits within the wider regional and national landscape.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The administrative boundary of Angus can also be viewed on OpenStreetMap: District Boundary of Angus.
Key Facts about Angus
What region is Angus in? Angus is in Scotland, a statistical region and also a country in United Kingdom.
Is Angus a city? No, Angus is not a city. (Note: the UK has 76 officially designated cities.)
Who governs Angus? The local government for this district is: Angus Council (Scotland Council Area).
▶ Official website of Angus Council 🔗 angus.gov.uk
Which police force covers Angus? Policing in Angus is provided by Police Scotland 🔗 scotland.police.uk, which covers the whole of Scotland.
Angus in International Geographies
In the International Territorial Levels (ITLs) hierarchy, Angus is within an ITLs Level 3 area:
- (ITL 1) Scotland
- (ITL 2) ⇒ Eastern Scotland
- (ITL 3) ⇒⇒ Angus and Dundee City
The International Territorial Levels are used by OECD member countries for statistical purposes to classify administrative areas. We have this listable page for easy browsing of ITL names and codes: International Territorial Levels.
Constituencies in Angus
Angus is divided into 2 parliamentary constituencies, listed below in alphabetical order.
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies, 57 of them are in Scotland. We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in Angus
Angus is divided into 8 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Arbroath East and Lunan
- Arbroath West, Letham and Friockheim
- Brechin and Edzell
- Carnoustie and District
- Forfar and District
- Kirriemuir and Dean
- Monifieth and Sidlaw
- Montrose and District
In the UK, a ward is a subdivision of a local authority area, used mainly for electoral and statistical purposes. Defined by the ONS, wards represent the primary unit for local elections, each returning one or more councillors to the local council. Wards are also used as a key geography for presenting population and census data. We have this list page for easy browsing of all electoral wards: List of all Electoral Wards in the UK.
Post Towns in Angus
Below is a list of post towns in Angus, grouped by postcode area:
- DD ▸ Arbroath (DD11) ⁞ Brechin (DD9) ⁞ Carnoustie (DD7) ⁞ Forfar (DD8) ⁞ Kirriemuir (DD8) ⁞ Montrose (DD10)
The UK postal hierarchy begins with broad postcode areas (such as “CB” or “M”), which are divided into smaller postcode districts (such as “CB8” or “M1”) to support accurate mail routing. Each postal address is anchored by a designated post town, the official locality name used in the UK postcode system, which operates independently from Local Authority Districts —the administrative boundaries used for council tax and local government services. Because they serve different purposes, a property’s postal address and its local authority district do not always align exactly.
Built-up Areas in Angus
Angus covers 26 built-up areas, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Arbroath
- Barry (Angus)
- Birkhill and Muirhead *
- Brechin
- Broughty Ferry *
- Carnoustie
- Colliston
- Dundee *
- Edzell
- Forfar
- Friockheim
- Hillside
- Inverkeilor
- Kirkton of Auchterhouse
- Kirriemuir
- Letham
- Liff *
- Monifieth *
- Monikie
- Montrose
- Newtyle
- Padanaram
- Piperdam
- Stracathro
- Wellbank
- Westmuir
In the UK, a Built-up Area (BUA) is a continuous urban area of at least 20 hectares (0.2 km²), defined by the ONS as land where buildings are generally no more than 200 metres apart, such as towns, cities, or large villages. (Note: A BUA name marked with an asterisk (*) indicates that the area is situated partly in the district of Angus.)
We have this list page for easy browsing of all built-up areas: List of all Built-up Areas in GB.
Railway Stations in Angus
Angus is served by a number of National Rail stations, providing rail connections to nearby towns, cities, and destinations across Great Britain. The railway stations listed below are located within the Angus Local Authority District and are grouped by train operating company for clarity.
- ScotRail ▸ Arbroath (DD11 1RQ) ⁞ Montrose (DD10 8LW) ⁞ Carnoustie (DD7 6AY) ⁞ Monifieth (DD5 4NN) ⁞ Balmossie (DD5 4QH) ⁞ Golf Street (DD7 7JG) ⁞ Barry Links (DD11 1PR)
This is a district-level view only. For a complete list of all National Rail stations across Great Britain, see the UK National Rail Stations Directory.