
Carnoustie is the fourth largest town in Angus. Carnoustie is located on the east coast of Scotland, north of Dundee and south of Aberdeen. Carnoustie has a population of 11,695 people (2011 census). Carnoustie is twinned with Brest in France.
Carnoustie is best known for Carnoustie Golf Links, one of the courses used for the Open Championship. Carnoustie has hosted the Open Championship on seven occasions, most recently in 2018. Other notable events that Carnoustie has hosted include the Ryder Cup in 1973 and the Seniors Open Championship in 1999 and 2007.
Carnoustie is also home to Carnoustie Panmure F.C., a football club who currently compete in the Scottish League.