Kirriemuir is a compact market town in rural Angus, Scotland, sitting where the low-lying Strathmore plain meets the rising hills of the Angus Glens. It has a pleasantly traditional feel, with red‑sandstone buildings and streets that reflect its Victorian expansion; the surrounding hills make it a handy base for walkers and anyone seeking quick access to glen country and rolling farmland.
Historically the town grew as an agricultural and textile service centre and today combines local shops and community services with a modest tourist trade. It punches above its weight culturally: Kirriemuir is known as the birthplace of J. M. Barrie, creator of Peter Pan, and of Bon Scott of AC/DC, and there are small museums and heritage attractions that celebrate that literary and musical legacy alongside annual local shows and events that underline its strong community spirit.
Postcode districts covering Kirriemuir
Most populated places nearby
- Dundee 14 miles
- Arbroath 17.6 miles
- Forfar 5 miles
- Montrose 20.7 miles
- Carnoustie 16.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Kirriemuir and Dean Ward 3.8 miles
- Forfar Place 5 miles
- Forfar and District Ward 5.8 miles
- Alyth Place 9.2 miles
- Letham Place 9.7 miles
- Newtyle Place 9.7 miles
Example postcodes in Kirriemuir
DD8 5BW, DD8 4PH, DD8 4PN, DD8 4TG, DD8 4BR, DD8 5AX, DD8 5BF, DD8 4PA, DD8 5DU … See all
Transport links
- Aberdeen Airport 47.4 miles
- Edinburgh Airport 52.1 miles
- Brechin City Railway Station 14 miles
- Dundee Railway Station 15.2 miles
Hotels in Kirriemuir Ad
Schools in Kirriemuir
- Northmuir Primary School Primary
- Southmuir Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Carse Gray Estate 4.8 miles
- Station Park Stadium 4.9 miles
- Airlie Castle Estate 5.7 miles
- Marcus Estate 8 miles
- Culrush Wood Forest 8.6 miles
- Belmont Castle Estate 9.7 miles
- Bamff Estate 10.3 miles
- Aldbar Castle Estate 11.8 miles
- Kellas Wood Forest 12 miles
- Forest of Alyth Forest 12.4 miles
- Hallyburton House Estate 13.1 miles
- Sidlaw Hills Hill 13.6 miles