Kirriemuir
Things to do in Kirriemuir, Dundee and Angus
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Kirriemuir in Angus draws visitors interested in literary history. J M Barrie's Birthplace is the main cultural attraction, rated 4.4 from 141 reviews. Beyond that specific pull, the town serves as a base for exploring the surrounding Angus landscape, with enough accommodation to make it a practical stop rather than a passing-through sort of place.
The mix of accommodation types—hotels with solid track records and well-regarded caravan parks—suggests Kirriemuir works equally well as a short break destination or as a staging point for longer stays in the region. Visitors tend to arrive with a specific purpose, whether that's the Barrie connection or exploring Angus itself, rather than treating the town as a destination in its own right.
Where to stay in Kirriemuir(4)
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There are four hotels and guest houses to choose from. The Lodge at Lochside has the highest rating at 4.7 from 196 reviews, while the Glen Clova Hotel rates 4.5 from 746 reviews—suggesting it draws regular return visitors. The Thrums Hotel Kirriemuir is rated 4.4 from 176 reviews. For those with camping gear, three caravan parks operate nearby: Drumshademuir, rated 4.5 from 222 reviews; Auchlishie, rated 4.6 from 8 reviews; and Knocknahushoch Farm, which has a perfect 5.0 rating from 11 reviews, though based on fewer responses.
Things to Do in Kirriemuir(1)
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Where to Eat in Kirriemuir
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3 mi
Glamis Castle
Forfar · ⭐ 4.7
5 mi
Forfar Ice Rink
Forfar · ⭐ 4.7
5 mi
Frosty's Soft Play Centre
Forfar · ⭐ 4.4
8 mi
Meigle Sculptured Stone Museum
Meigle · ⭐ 4.2
12 mi
Monikie Country Park
Kirkton of Monikie · ⭐ 4.6
12 mi
Claverhouse Equestrian Centre
Dundee · ⭐ 4.7
12 mi
Ryze Dundee - Xtreme Air Sports
Dundee · ⭐ 4.4
13 mi
Cineworld Dundee
Dundee · ⭐ 4.2
Camping in Kirriemuir(3)
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Knocknahushoch Farm
⭐ 5.0 · from £10/night
Drumshademuir Caravan Park
⭐ 4.5 · from £64/night
Auchlishie
⭐ 4.6 · from £18/night
Forfar Lochside Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.6
The Meadows Lodge Park
⭐ 5.0
Lochlands Caravan Park
⭐ 4.3
Ruthven Falls
⭐ 4.9
Foresterseat Holiday Park
⭐ 4.7 · from £20/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Kirriemuir
All cottages in Kirriemuir →Kirk Wynd Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 3 · from £263
Farmtoun Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £467
Wester Auchleuchrie
5 bed · sleeps 14 · from £1,912
Glen Clova
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £383
Wah Caravan
3 bed · sleeps 7 · from £457
Strathisla Farm Cottages - Kingfisher Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £741
Strathisla Farm Cottages- Islabank Farmhouse
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £881
Strathisla Farm Cottages- Osprey Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £667
Common questions about Kirriemuir
How many campsites are there in Kirriemuir?
We list 3 campsites in and around Kirriemuir, of which 1 take tents.
Which campsites in Kirriemuir have electric hook-up?
3 of the 3 campsites we list in Kirriemuir offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I stay in Kirriemuir?
We list 4 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Kirriemuir.
What is there to do in Kirriemuir?
We list 1 attractions and things to do in and around Kirriemuir.
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