Forfar is a lively market town, and the administrative centre of Angus Council, with a population of approximately 13,206. Forfar is most famous for the Scottish delicacy, the Forfar Bridie, which is a pie filled with meat and vegetables. Forfar has a major textiles and manufacturing plant operating in the town. The fertile land surrounding Forfar means that for many years agriculture has had a major impact on local industry and employment. Farmers meet in the town on a weekly basis for the Cattle Mart. The estate agents in Forfar have a good selection of property for sale, including traditional stone built Angus farmhouses, Georgian townhouses, country cottages in rural surroundings, detached family villas, bungalows, terraced villas, and purpose built flats.
Amenities for properties in Forfar
The shopping facilities in Forfar are varied, with many specialist shops, including a choice of local art and craft shops, a large supermarket, a butchers, fishmongers and bakers. The residents of Forfar also benefit from a leisure centre, a swimming pool and an innovative new community resource centre, Whitehills Health and Community Care Centre. Families considering Forfar property will discover the town has primary and secondary schooling, and there are private schools in the neighbouring towns of Johnshaven and Dundee. If you are looking to buy property inForfar and enjoy the outdoors, you will be well catered for. There is fishing on the North and South Esks, hill-walking up Balmashanner Hill and skiing at Glenshee. As well as a driving range and local golf course at Forfar and Kirriemuir, the championship courses at Carnoustie and St Andrews are within easy driving distance. Pleasant sandy beaches include those at Lunan Bay and at St Cyrus, which is a Nature Reserve.
Transport for Forfar
If you are searching for houses for sale in Forfar, the town is off the A90 Dundee to Aberdeen road. There are east coast mainline railway stations at Arbroath and Dundee. Aberdeen and Edinburgh airports provide a range of domestic and European flights, and there is a direct service from Dundee to London City airport.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Forfar, you may like to extend your search and explore neighbouring areas to search for property for sale in Montrose, Brechin and Arbroath.
house, 4 bedrooms
Your Move offer to the market this 4 bedroom house, on 3 levels, which is in need of some upgrading. The accommodation is spacious and comprises: four bedrooms, lounge, dining / kitchen, bathroom,...
house, 4 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, 1 bathroom
Lot 2. Productive arable land, permanent pasture, varied woodland, steading, 3 cottages, good road access. In total 431 acres.
The farm is run as an arable unit and lies 150 feet above s...
house, 8 bedrooms, 5 reception rooms, 6 bathrooms
Lot 1:Beautifully appointed family house with stunning gardens and parkland, outbuildings, cottages and exciting salmon and trout fishing on the South Esk. Productive arable land, cottage, steading...
house, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Findmybuyer are extremely proud to bring to the market a rare opportunity to purchase this beautifully presented FOUR BEDROOMED newly built detached family home situated within 2 miles of Forfar...
house, 2 bedrooms, 1 reception room, 1 bathroom
house, 8 bedrooms, 5 reception rooms, 6 bathrooms
Beautifully appointed family house with stunning gardens and parkland, outbuildings, cottages and exciting salmon and trout fishing on the South Esk. Productive arable land, woodland, steadings, 4 ...
house, 2 bedrooms
Your Move is delighted to present to the market place this semi detached bungalow situated within a residential area on the outskirts of Kirriemuir. The accommodation comprises: two double...
flat, 4 bedrooms
The Express Estate Agency offers this ATTRACTIVELY PRICED PROPERTY to buyers who are in a position to buy relatively swiftly. This property has been PRICED to encourage a quicker than normal sale.
house, 3 bedrooms
The Express Estate Agency offers this ATTRACTIVELY PRICED PROPERTY to buyers who are in a position to buy relatively swiftly. This property has been PRICED to encourage a quicker than normal sale.
house, 4 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms
Attractive detached house convenient for Forfar town centre