Of all the areas within the Angus Glens, the Menmuir area best epitomises the dual character of the landscape of north-eastern Scotland. From the top of the White Caterthun - one of two ancient hill forts - the view towards the south-east stretches over typical Scottish Lowlands down to the North Sea at Montrose. The rich farming country, and the woodlands of great landed estates, are crossed by the lower reaches of two of the country's great salmon rivers, the North and South Esk. This area of agricultural wealth and ancient market towns such as Brechin and Forfar, is linked to north and south by excellent communications including the A90 trunk road.