Arbroath


Also found in: Dictionary, Wikipedia.

Arbroath

(ärbrōth`) or

Aberbrothock

(ăb'ərbrəthŏk`), town (1991 pop. 23,934), Angus, E central Scotland, on the North Sea at the mouth of the Brothock River. A seaport, it is known for its smoked haddock, shipbuilding, and the processing of flax and jute. There are engineering works, breweries, an iron foundry, and diverse small industries. Arbroath Abbey was founded by William the LionWilliam the Lion,
1143–1214, king of Scotland (1165–1214), brother and successor of Malcolm IV. Determined to recover Northumbria (lost to England in 1157), he supported the rebellion (1173–74) of the sons of Henry II of England.
..... Click the link for more information.  c.1178 and contains his tomb. The Scottish estates met in the abbey in 1320 and called for independence from England.

Arbroath

a port and resort in E Scotland, in Angus: scene of the barons of Scotland's declaration of independence to Pope John XXII in 1320. Pop.: 22 785 (2001)
Mentioned in ?
References in periodicals archive ?
Only some superb saves from Arbroath keeper Ricky Gomes denied the Somerset Park side from a comfortable early lead.
Ian shocked by wind in the Ayr
Ayr suffered a blow in 55 minutes when skipper Chris Higgins had to go off injured and Arbroath grew in confidence.
LEIGHT BLOW; McIntosh goal sees 10 men turn tables on stuttering Ayr
STAT Arbroath lost 19 of 36 league games last season ?
Bright outlook for Tangerines; THE BIG MATCHES
The 19-year-old Elgin City defender, who is on loan from Ross County, was injured in an assault by an Arbroath player in the car park after the game.
CRUNCH MATCH; Defender's jaw and teeth smashed in 'attack'
But with Angus rivals Forfar furious at Campbell for returning to his old club to sign three of their key players - Denholm, Gavin Swankie and Thomas O'Brien - the Arbroath manager said: "Some people are saying I have stolen players from Forfar but I need to put the record straight here.
Campbell gives critics what Forfar; Arbroath ............ . 2 Queen's Park ............... .0
A first-half header from Blair Yule looked enough for Arbroath but a stunning Frank McKeown strike at the death salvaged a point for the hosts before David Gold hit the crucial penalty.
ARBROATH WIN 6-5 ON PENS
This will be a tough game because Arbroath and Clyde are the two that the bookies had as favourites.
Biggest test yet for Borderers; FOOTBALL SHORTS: SCOTTISH LEAGUE
P eterhead have won their last three matches without conceding while Arbroath are improving after a bad start to the campaign.
SPORTS BETTING: FOOTBALL : Blue Brazil can keep up pace
But Forrest is unable to re-sign with Arbroath because they have signed Paul Browne and are unable to offer both a deal.
Football: How the con was exposed
She came to Arbroath in 1984 to look after a widower who was a former caretaker of the Motherwell block of flats where she has lived since they were built more than 50 years ago.
30 years of Arbroath hols .. but I still hate smokies; Jessie loves town but not its famous delicacy
Martin Scott gave Arbroath an early lead before a Blair Henderson penalty in the second half saw Binos level in front of a bumper crowd.
I CAN'T BELIEVE WE'VE BUNNET; Dick's delighted as Arbroath pip his old club to title triumph Stirling.................. . 1 Arbroath.............. . 1 John Docherty

Encyclopedia browser ?
Full browser ?