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Angus was historically a county ( known officially as Forfarshire from the 18th century until 1928, when it reverted to its ancient name ) until 1975 when it became a district of the Tayside Region.

In 1996, two-tier local government was abolished and Angus was established as one of the replacement single-tier Council Areas.

The former county had borders with Kincardineshire to the north-east, Aberdeenshire to the north and Perthshire to the west.

Southwards, it faced Fife across the Firth of Tay.

The boundaries of the present council area are exactly the same as those of the old county minus the City of Dundee.

Angus is known as the birthplace of Scotland.

The signing of the Declaration of Arbroath at Arbroath Abbey in 1320 marked Scotland's establishment as an independent nation.

It is an area of rich history from Pictish times onwards.

Notable historic sites in addition to Arbroath Abbey include the world famous Glamis Castle, Arbroath Signal Tower museum and the Bell Rock Light House.