Birkhill and Muirhead are neighbouring villages in rural Angus, Scotland, sitting on the lower slopes of the Sidlaw Hills just to the north‑west of Dundee. The setting is gently rolling farmland with good views across to the River Tay, making the area popular for walkers and for people seeking a quieter base while commuting into the city.
Historically the settlements have grown out of agricultural roots and today combine that rural character with small local services and a range of community groups. There’s a strong sense of village life and local identity, while economic and social ties to nearby Dundee mean residents often mix countryside living with city employment, education and leisure opportunities.
Postcode districts covering Birkhill and Muirhead
Most populated places nearby
- Dundee 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Perth 16.3 miles26.3 km
- Glenrothes 21.4 miles34.5 km
- Arbroath 18.5 miles29.7 km
- Forfar 11.8 miles19 km
- Carnoustie 13 miles20.9 km
- Methil 21.6 miles34.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Liff Place 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Lochee Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Strathmartine Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Invergowrie Place 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Monifieth and Sidlaw Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- West End Ward 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Coldside Ward 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Longforgan Place 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Dundee Place 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Maryfield Ward 4.4 miles7.1 km
- North East Ward 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Newtyle Place 5.2 miles8.4 km
Example postcodes in Birkhill and Muirhead
DD2 5LW, DD2 5QQ, DD2 5PG, DD2 5QL, DD2 5PU, DD2 5QD, DD2 5QR, DD2 5RZ, DD2 5QE … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 39.7 miles63.9 km
- Aberdeen Airport 58.5 miles94.2 km
- Invergowrie Railway Station 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Dundee Railway Station 4.5 miles7.3 km
Hotels near Birkhill and Muirhead Ad
- The Clarendon 4 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Staybridge Suites Dundee 4 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Sleeperz Hotel Dundee 3 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Invercarse Hotel Dundee 4 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Hampton by Hilton Dundee City Centre 3 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa 4 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Hotel Indigo Dundee 4 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Malmaison Dundee 4 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Holiday Inn Express Dundee 3 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Pinewood Country House 4 9.1 miles14.6 km
Schools in Birkhill and Muirhead
- Birkhill Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Dens Park Stadium 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Tannadice Park Stadium 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Sidlaw Hills Hill 4 miles6.4 km
- Dundee Harbour Harbour 5 miles8 km
- Belmont Castle Estate 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Kellas Wood Forest 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Hallyburton House Estate 7 miles11.2 km
- Airlie Castle Estate 11 miles17.7 km
- Strip Wood Forest 11.5 miles18.6 km
- Big Wood Forest 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Pitfour Castle Estate 12.1 miles19.4 km
- Bamff Estate 12.1 miles19.6 km