Kirriemuir

On the southern slopes of the Grampian hills nestles Kirriemuir (pop 5,700), the gateway to the magnificent Glens and a burgh which has retained much of its charm.

The story of the 'Wee Red Town', as Kirriemuir is known, is revealed in the 'Gateway to the Glens' Museum.

Packed with fascinating artifacts and eye-catching displays, the museum takes the visitor on a tour of the burgh and the beautiful glens beyond.

The museum received the 'Scottish Museum of the Year Award' in 2001, in recognition of its significant contribution to the cultural life of the nation.

This fairy-tale town is perhaps best-known as the birthplace in 1860 of J M Barrie, the creator of Peter Pan, whose childhood home has been carefully restored as a museum.

Other visitor attractions include a variety of craft workshops and one of Scotland's three cameras obscura, which offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Lying outside Kirriemuir is the historic village of Glamis, with its traditional thatched roofed cottages and famous castle. The village became a Conservation Area in 1975, and continues to draw visitors who come to see its romantic turreted castle and the Angus Folk Museum.

View our Visit Kirriemuir page for more information.