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Forfar Attractions

A selection of attractions in and around Forfar:

Meffan Museum and Art Gallery, Forfar (1.1 Miles)

The Meffan was built in 1898 as a bequest from the daughter of Provost Meffan. Originally the library and museum of the town, the...

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Angus Folk Museum, Forfar (6.3 Miles)

Housing one of Scotland’s finest folk collections, this museum presents a vivid insight into how the rural workforce used to live. Six charming 18th century...

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Glamis Castle, Forfar (6.6 Miles)

Glamis Castle is the family home of the Earls of Strathmore and has been a royal residence since 1372. It is the childhood home of...

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Kirriemuir Museum, Kirriemuir (8.1 Miles)

This museum is located in the wonderful countryside of Angus in Northern Scotland and offers a fascinating insight into the region and its people....

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J.M. Barrie's Birthplace, Kirriemuir (8.1 Miles)

In this two-storey house J.M. Barrie (1860-1937) was born. The upper floor is furnished, as it may have been when Barrie lived there. The adjacent...

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Broughty Castle, Dundee (12.4 Miles)

Broughty Castle was built in 1496 but fell into ruin during the eighteenth Century. In the nineteenth Century, it was purchased and rebuilt by the...

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Alyth Museum, Alyth (14.7 Miles)

Life in this area of Scotland is very rural and has been shaped by the beautiful land on which it stands. This interesting museum...

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Barry Mill, Carnoustie (15.1 Miles)

This 19th century meal mill works on a demonstration basis. Records show that a mill has occupied the site since at least 1539. The present...

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Frigate Unicorn, Dundee (15.7 Miles)

The Frigate Unicorn stands on the banks of the River Tay, and is without a doubt one of the finest warships that has ever been...

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Brechin Castle Centre, Brechin (15.8 Miles)

Brechin Castle Centre is a friendly and relaxing place to visit - whatever the season, whatever the weather. Here you will find a superb shopping...

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McManus Galleries & Museum, Dundee (16.1 Miles)

Situated at the very heart of Dundee, these galleries and museum make up one of the finest Gothic structures in the city. One of...

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St Andrew’s Cathedral, Dundee (16.6 Miles)

St Andrew's Roman Catholic Cathedral, designed by Scottish architect George Mathewson and opened in 1836, is the oldest Catholic church in Dundee. The Gothic styled...

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Dundee Contemporary Arts, Dundee (16.7 Miles)

DCA is ranked in the top 10 visitor attractions in Scotland by Visit Scotland and is an internationally renowned centre for the arts, an award...

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Discovery Point, Dundee (16.8 Miles)

Discovery Point is home to Captain Scott’s ship, Discovery, which was built in Dundee for his expedition to the Antarctic, and the Verdant Works, winner...

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Sensation: Dundee, Dundee (16.8 Miles)

If you thought science was boring, this centre may help you re-think. It’s hands-on fun for everyone - and there are dozens of specially designed...

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(All distances are direct and may be longer by road)

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