By Richard Humphreys |
A planning application has been submitted to Angus Council for Brae of Angus, a proposed golf, hotel, leisure and residential destination near Wellbank, three miles north of Dundee, Scotland.
Angus Land Company, which is owned by private investment company Mocca Capital, is seeking planning permission in principle for the development of approximately 310 acres of farmland. The proposals include a 150-bed, five-star luxury hotel, an 18-hole championship golf course by Team Niblick, leisure and wellness facilities, visitor accommodation and residential development.
The ‘Brae of Angus’ masterplan, which includes an 18-hole golf course, hotel, country club, clubhouse, events space, housing and more (Image: Angus Land Company)
According to documents submitted as part of the planning application, Angus Land Company has said that the links in the surrounding region have served as inspiration for its proposed golf course. It has said that the “routing responds to the rolling Angus landscape, with undulating fairways, sculpted greens and carefully positioned bunkers”.
In addition to the golf course, plans also include a golf academy, driving range, performance centre, clubhouse and pro shop.
The new golf course is a design by Team Niblick (Image: Angus Land Company)
“We are delighted to be submitting our proposals for the Brae of Angus in this planning permission in principle submission,” said Natalie Calderbank, director of Angus Land Company. “The scheme represents a new and exciting vision for the area and its community, with a well-thought-out and sustainably constructed blend of amenities that support the broader initiatives of the region.
“Brae of Angus is a truly multi-faceted scheme that delivers for the growing demand across Scotland for high-quality hospitality, golf and leisure experiences whilst promoting the best of the region’s heritage, provenance and produce. With multi-generation accommodation, all-season golf provision, and best-in-class leisure and wellness facilities, the proposed development strengthens the region’s tourism offer and complements its established reputation as a leading golf destination.”
The proposals also include substantial landscaping and tree planting, walking and cycling routes, with the development intended to support sustainability and biodiversity across the site.
“Native trees, shrubs and areas of longer grass frame the course, strengthen habitat connections and integrate it with the wider Brae of Angus landscape,” reads the application. “Views across the surrounding countryside contribute to the golfing experience, while the course complements the Brae’s accommodation, dining and other leisure uses, supporting both dedicated golf visits and broader recreational stays.”
The application includes a section relating to the project leading to the creation of a local training programme, skills development and employment opportunities in hospitality, leisure and tourism. Angus Land Company says that local suppliers and service providers would also play an important role in the construction phase and ongoing operation of the Brae of Angus.
“We believe Brae of Angus is a unique opportunity to create a destination within Angus, knitting this community into the East Coast golf belt of Scotland and creating a place to live, play and stay,” said Calderbank. “Our commitment to sustainability has informed our design principles beyond buildings and landscape and into the communities here, past and present, remembering the history of this land and providing modern, exciting educational development initiatives for all ages, as well as commercial integration for local businesses.”
If approved, the golf course would be the first component of the masterplan to be built (Image: Angus Land Company)
Subject to planning consent and contract, it has been said that Hyatt would be involved in the proposed hotel and visitor accommodation, while IMG would assist in the golf offering and associated golf events.
The plan would be to deliver the project in phases, with the golf course being built first to allow the landscape to mature ahead of the opening of the hotel.
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Brae of Angus was featured in our July 2026 feature on ‘GB&I development’