Chapter 12 » Arbroath, Scotland

Hope and Death Along the North Sea

  • Arbrouth

The entrance of a building with the year 1911 carved into the stone facade. On top of the building, there is a seagull perched on a decorative finial. Below the building facade, there is a digital sign displaying the text 'Arbroath' and 'ScotRail Sco
A man taking a selfie in front of a black and red sign for De Vito's Nightclub. The man is wearing a black cap and a black jacket, with an excited expression and open mouth.
Entrance to De Vito's Nightclub with red and black exterior, black double doors, and a sign displaying a smiling man in a suit along with the club's name.
A narrow street leading to the ocean, with cars parked along the sides and houses on either side. The street has markings that say 'KEEP CLEAR.' The ocean and sky are visible in the background.
Empty soccer goal on a grassy field with a hill in the background under a clear blue sky.
A concrete barrier with a sign that says 'Please DO NOT feed the seagulls as they may become aggressive,' on a beach with water, sand, and rocks in the background.
A weathered concrete wall with the word 'Buh!' spray-painted in white, an old rusty metal railing above it, and a grassy hillside in the background under clear blue sky.
Map of Cliff Trail with marked caves, adventures, and walking directions for various attractions.
Gated entrance with ARBROATH FC shield signs, outside view of a building and cloudy sky
Smiling man wearing sunglasses, black beanie with a logo, and jacket taking a selfie in front of a wall with the word 'AWAY' in large black letters.
Two men standing and talking on a sports field with a seating area and large cloud in the sky.
Two men standing on a green turf field outside the entrance to Arbroath Football Club, which was founded in 1878. The sign above their heads reads "ARBROATH FOOTBALL CLUB." The men are dressed in casual outdoor clothing, with one wearing a beanie hat
Todd Smith author, smiling at a football stadium, wearing a black Carhartt vest, gray hoodie, and protective ear muffs with the Auburn Football Club sign in the background.
Glass bottles of Arbroath blended malt Scotch whisky on a wooden surface, with crystal glass decanters surrounding them, and a framed Juventus football jersey in the background.
Historical photograph of a football team, Arbroath FC, from 1885, with players in vintage uniforms, some sitting and some standing, and a sign with text about their record.
Empty sports stadium with a green field, a soccer goal net, and a covered seating area with metal railings on a sunny day.
A person mowing the grass on a sports field under cloudy skies, with stadium seating, banners, and a tall floodlight in the background.
An outdoor scene by the sea showing a small blue booth with a sign that reads 'The Pie Hut,' a menu, and a phone number. The sky is partly cloudy, and there are curved park benches in the foreground along with a safety fence separating the area from
Empty sports stadium with a person mowing the grass on the field, sky with clouds and sunlight coming through.
A person mowing the grass on a sports field, with empty stadium seats and a tall spotlight in the background.
Seaside view of moss-covered steps and a stone wall leading down to the water, with a building and lighthouse in the distance under a clear blue sky.
A sign near the ocean warning persons about using the roadway during stormy weather, with the ocean and a seagull in the background.
A small harbor with a modern anchor sculpture on a brick pedestal, a person sitting on a bench, and a building with a sign reading 'the marina' in the background.
An old fishing boat named 'Marigold' docked at a harbor with a building and clear blue sky in the background.
Red garage door with a sign titled 'Dunkirk Little Ships' displaying lists of ship names on each side, with two white silhouette illustrations of sailors or naval personnel on each side.
A painted decorative frame with colorful illustrations of houses, boats, a lighthouse, and landscape scenes, framing a view of a lighthouse and the ocean under a clear blue sky.
A harbor with sailboats docked in calm water, a row of colorful buildings along the waterfront, and a clear blue sky overhead.
Signboard at Arbroath Abbey with details about visiting hours, ticket prices, and closure for lunch from 12:30 to 1:30 pm daily.
Educational display titled 'Two kings and a saint' with information about the history of Arbroath Abbey, including figures Thomas Becket, William I, Henry II, and King William, with icons representing historical figures.
Digital artwork depicts a knight in shining armor on a flying mechanical horse, firing arrows at a dark figure in a long robe wielding a bow, against a light blue background.
A young man dribbling a yellow soccer ball on a sidewalk near a church and traffic lights on a sunny day.
View from a balcony overlooking a grassy sports field with a gravel or dirt running track. Shadows of the railing are cast on the ground. There are red and white signs on the fence that read 'The Townhouse Hotel'.
View of a soccer stadium field seen from the stands, with green grass, a goalpost, and a few people in the distance under partly cloudy skies.
A food kiosk offering food and toilet facilities, located in an outdoor area with stairs and a trash bin nearby.
A grassy park area with a white goalpost in the foreground, a cluster of leafless trees behind it, and a castle on a hill in the background under a clear blue sky.
A woman with red hair and glasses sitting on a bench on the sidewalk outside a white building, with cars on the road and cloudy sky in the background.
People walking near a signboard advertising a football match between Arbroath and Partick Thistle, with floodlights and cloudy sky in the background.
People lined up at a pink pie stand called 'The Pie Hut' outdoors with a cloudy sky and ocean in the background.
A small aluminum tray with a cheese and meat pie, next to a black cup labeled 'Beef Bovril' on a gravel surface.
A soccer match is taking place at a stadium with spectators watching from the stands and sidelines. Players are on the field near the goal, with the referee holding a flag.
Group of young boys walking near the water on a cloudy day, with a building labeled "Toilets" in the background.
Soccer match in progress with players on the field and spectators in the stands at the Coelbren Stand, with residential buildings in the background under a cloudy sky.
People watching a football game at a stadium with dark clouds overhead and a partly cloudy sky.
People standing at the edge of a sports field watching a game, with stadium seating and spectators in the background.
People watching a sporting event at a stadium on a cloudy day, with some spectators seated on steps and others standing near the edge of the field.
A crowd of people waiting in line at a football stadium entrance on a cloudy day, with some individuals wearing jackets and hats, and a man in an orange vest interacting with children at a ticket or registration table near advertising boards.
Four elderly men wearing maroon beanies and jackets, standing at a football field's sideline, engaged in conversation during a cloudy day.

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