RM Condor General War Memorial

The RM Condor General War Memorial stands as a sobering reminder of one of the Royal Navy's worst peacetime disasters. On 6 June 1968, the submarine HMS Condor sank off the coast near Arbroath with the loss of all 72 men aboard - a tragedy that shook the nation and left families devastated across Scotland.

This isn't a grand monument or a visitor attraction in the traditional sense. It's a place of quiet reflection, marking where those lives were lost. The memorial itself is modest but dignified, the kind of thing you'd find in a coastal community where the sea has always been both livelihood and threat. Being here, especially if you know even a fragment of the story, hits differently than reading about it in a museum.

Walkers and history buffs will find the location moving, though it's not the sort of place families with restless children will linger over. You don't need to budget much time here - perhaps twenty minutes if you want to pay proper respects and take in the surroundings - but the emotional weight lingers longer.

Arbroath itself is worth a wander regardless. The town has character, proper fish suppers from the harbour, and the ruins of Arbroath Abbey if you're keen on medieval history. If you're staying at The Grange Glamping nearby, this memorial makes a meaningful addition to a Highlands break - a chance to engage with local maritime heritage that's both recent and deeply felt by the community here.