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 miles
- Perth 16.3 miles
- Glenrothes 21.4 miles
- Arbroath 18.5 miles
- Forfar 11.8 miles
- Carnoustie 13 miles
- Methil 21.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Liff Place 1.4 miles
- Lochee Ward 1.9 miles
- Strathmartine Ward 2.4 miles
- Invergowrie Place 2.9 miles
- Monifieth and Sidlaw Ward 2.9 miles
- West End Ward 3.2 miles
- Coldside Ward 3.4 miles
- Longforgan Place 3.9 miles
- Dundee Place 4.4 miles
- Maryfield Ward 4.4 miles
- North East Ward 5.1 miles
- Newtyle Place 5.2 miles
Example postcodes in Birkhill and Muirhead
DD2 5QR, DD2 5PY, DD2 5QD, DD2 5QS, DD2 5QF, DD2 5QH, DD2 5QP, DD2 5QN, DD2 5NS … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 39.7 miles
- Aberdeen Airport 58.5 miles
- Invergowrie Railway Station 2.9 miles
- Dundee Railway Station 4.5 miles
Hotels near Birkhill and Muirhead Ad
- The Clarendon 4 3.7 miles
- Staybridge Suites Dundee 4 4.4 miles
- Sleeperz Hotel Dundee 3 4.4 miles
- Invercarse Hotel Dundee 4 3.2 miles
- Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa 4 4.6 miles
- Hampton by Hilton Dundee City Centre 3 4.2 miles
- Hotel Indigo Dundee 4 4.4 miles
- Malmaison Dundee 4 4.5 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Dundee 3 4.5 miles
- Pinewood Country House 4 9.1 miles
Schools in Birkhill and Muirhead
- Birkhill Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Dens Park Stadium 3.8 miles
- Tannadice Park Stadium 3.9 miles
- Sidlaw Hills Hill 4 miles
- Dundee Harbour Harbour 5 miles
- Belmont Castle Estate 6.2 miles
- Kellas Wood Forest 6.8 miles
- Hallyburton House Estate 7 miles
- Airlie Castle Estate 11 miles
- Strip Wood Forest 11.5 miles
- Big Wood Forest 11.9 miles
- Pitfour Castle Estate 12.1 miles
- Bamff Estate 12.1 miles