Arbroath haddock using traditional methods dating back to the late 19th century where the fish are first salted overnight to preserve them, before being left tied in pairs to dry. Next, the dried fish are hung in a special barrel containing a hardwood fire and covered with a lid. After around an hour of smoking, the fish are golden brown and ready to eat. The preparation of smokies remains a cottage industry in Arbroath, centred almost exclusively at the harbour area. However, one larger processor, RR Spink, supplied Arbroath smokies to several UK supermarket chains. It appears that, nowadays, the firm
Arbroath in the various amateur leagues, such as Arbroath Victoria and Arbroath SC. Arbroath has an outdoor tennis court called the Arbroath Lawn Tennis Club. It has been upgraded between 2014-2015 using money from fundraising and a grant provided by Sportscotland. Arbroath has a rugby union club and several bowls clubs, with former World, British and current Commonwealth Games singles champion Darren Burnett a native of Arbroath. Arbroath also has a successful cricket club, having won the CSL Eastern Premiership in 2013 and the Scottish Cup in 2015. Arbroath is also a popular location for angling. Arbroath and the surrounding area