Kirriemuir is situated 5 miles north-west of Forfar in the valley of Strathmore, Angus, known as the Gateway to the Glens; Kirriemuir is an ancient settlement dating back to medieval times. The older buildings are made from local red sandstone; Kirriemuir is also referred to as the ‘Wee Red Toun.’ Kirriemuir is famous as the birthplace of James Matthew Barrie (1860-1937) author of Peter Pan, his home at 9 Brechin Road has been turned into the Barrie Museum by the National Trust for Scotland. A Peter Pan statue stands proud in the Main Street. Historically the area is abundant with standing stones and symbol stones. Kirrimuir Parish Church dates c.1786-90 with neo-classical architecture. The cemetery holds cross-slabs these Pictish monuments date from the 9th century. Kirrimuir is a popular tourist resort; there is an aviation museum and a Camera Obscura gifted by Barrie. The town has a Leisure Centre with a swimming pool. Kirriemuir lies in the heart of rich farmland at the foot of the Angus Glens; it is surrounded by beautiful scenery and is popular for fishing, shooting and deer stalking. The Scottish Mountains, The Munroe’s, are nearby attracting hill walkers. There is also an 18-hole golf course overlooking the northern hills.
Attraction
Barrie's Birthplace
Camera Obscura Kirriemuir
Camping
Classes
Cottage
Dentist
Doctor
Estate Agent
Blackadders
Susan Clark Associates
Golf Club
Pub and Bar
Gairie Inn
Kerymor Tavern
Roods Bar
Woodville Inn
Restaurant
Loch Side Lodge and Roundhouse Restaurant
Woodville Inn
Solicitor
Taxi
Jordan Of KirriemuirK Kabs
Les Gibson
Vet
Shops
Joshua Plumtree
Kirria Pet Supplies
Byrells Pharmacy
Duncan & Todd
R Diog & Sons
Angus Organics Ltd
Jewellery Workshop
Places to Stay near Kirriemuir
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Lands of Loyal Hotel (8.92 miles)
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Alyth Hotel (9.23 miles)
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Glenisla Hotel (11.35 miles)
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