Forfar
Things to do in Forfar, Dundee and Angus
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Forfar works well as a base for exploring Angus, particularly if you want to visit Glamis Castle, which draws visitors from across the region and is rated 4.7 from over 6,000 reviews. The town itself offers a mix of accommodation: three hotels and guest houses including the Royal Hotel (4.2 from 303 reviews) and One Strathview B&B (5.0 from 66 reviews), plus three campsites that are consistently well-rated, with Deuchar Farm at 4.9 and Greenhillock Camping and Glamping at 4.8 from over 100 reviews each.
Forfar sits in a part of Scotland with plenty to explore beyond the town itself, and the availability of both traditional accommodation and campsites means visitors can choose how they want to stay. The proximity to Glamis Castle, one of the most visited attractions in the region, makes this a practical stopping point for anyone planning a longer visit to Angus.
Where to stay in Forfar(3)
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If you're travelling with children, Forfar Ice Rink (4.7 from 137 reviews) and Frosty's Soft Play Centre (4.4 from 204 reviews) provide indoor activities suited to younger visitors. The campsites, particularly Foresterseat Holiday Park (4.7 from 419 reviews), suggest the town attracts families looking for a place to stay while exploring the wider area. The concentration of camping options, each with strong ratings, indicates decent outdoor accommodation infrastructure.
Royal Hotel
33 Castle Street, Forfar
One Strathview B&B
1 Strathview, Forfar
Home Farm B&B - Sunflower Room
Home Farm, Forfar
Thrums Hotel Kirriemuir
25 Bank Street, Kirriemuir
Druminoch
Kirkton Of Kingoldrum, Kirriemuir
Gramarcy House
6 Airlie Street, Brechin
Northern Hotel
Clerk Street, Brechin
Craigie dhu Guest House
5 Magungie Park, Colliston
Things to Do in Forfar(3)
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Where to Eat in Forfar
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5 mi
J M Barrie's Birthplace
Kirriemuir · ⭐ 4.4
8 mi
Monikie Country Park
Kirkton of Monikie · ⭐ 4.6
9 mi
Brechin Castle Centre
Brechin · ⭐ 4.3
10 mi
Caledonian Railway
Brechin · ⭐ 4.7
11 mi
Barry Water Mill
Carnoustie · ⭐ 4.7
11 mi
Claverhouse Equestrian Centre
Dundee · ⭐ 4.7
11 mi
Innoflate Dundee
Dundee · ⭐ 4.4
12 mi
Meigle Sculptured Stone Museum
Meigle · ⭐ 4.2
Camping in Forfar(3)
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Forfar Lochside Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.6
The Meadows Lodge Park
⭐ 5.0
Foresterseat Holiday Park
⭐ 4.7 · from £20/night
Lochlands Caravan Park
⭐ 4.3
Greenhillock Camping and Glamping
⭐ 4.8 · from £25/night
Drumshademuir Caravan Park
⭐ 4.5 · from £64/night
Knocknahushoch Farm
⭐ 5.0 · from £10/night
Auchlishie
⭐ 4.6 · from £18/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Forfar
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Glen Clova
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £383
The Courtyard Suite
2 bed · sleeps 3 · from £502
The Garden Suite
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £502
Wah Caravan
3 bed · sleeps 7 · from £457
Meadowgreen Farmhouse
3 bed · sleeps 6
Farmtoun Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £467
Wester Auchleuchrie
5 bed · sleeps 14 · from £1,912
Taigh Gleusta
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £2,098
Common questions about Forfar
How many campsites are there in Forfar?
We list 3 campsites in and around Forfar, of which 3 take tents and 2 offer glamping.
Which campsites in Forfar have electric hook-up?
1 of the 3 campsites we list in Forfar offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I stay in Forfar?
We list 3 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Forfar.
What is there to do in Forfar?
We list 3 attractions and things to do in and around Forfar.
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