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 miles22.5 km
- Arbroath 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Forfar 5 miles8.1 km
- Montrose 20.7 miles33.4 km
- Carnoustie 16.2 miles26 km
Neighbouring places
- Kirriemuir and Dean Ward 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Forfar Place 5 miles8.1 km
- Forfar and District Ward 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Alyth Place 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Letham Place 9.7 miles15.5 km
- Newtyle Place 9.7 miles15.6 km
Example postcodes in Kirriemuir
DD8 4BP, DD8 4EB, DD8 5EH, DD8 5DD, DD8 4JF, DD8 4JB, DD8 5DY, DD8 4TJ, DD8 4PG … See all
Transport links
- Aberdeen Airport 47.4 miles76.3 km
- Edinburgh Airport 52.1 miles83.9 km
- Brechin City Railway Station 14 miles22.5 km
- Dundee Railway Station 15.2 miles24.5 km
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Schools in Kirriemuir
- Northmuir Primary School Primary
- Southmuir Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Carse Gray Estate 4.8 miles7.6 km
- Station Park Stadium 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Airlie Castle Estate 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Marcus Estate 8 miles12.9 km
- Culrush Wood Forest 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Belmont Castle Estate 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Bamff Estate 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Aldbar Castle Estate 11.8 miles18.9 km
- Kellas Wood Forest 12 miles19.3 km
- Forest of Alyth Forest 12.4 miles20 km
- Hallyburton House Estate 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Sidlaw Hills Hill 13.6 miles21.9 km