Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Kirriemuir, Angus

Kirriemuir is a very pretty town with narrow, winding streets, surrounded by hills and glens that are perfect for hill-walking, fishing, deer-stalking, and for shooting game birds. There is also a fine 18-hole golf course to the north of Kirriemuir that offers impressive views. Kirriemuir is immortalised in the book ‘The Window in Thrums’, and is described by J.M. Barrie as a “wee red toonie” in respect of its red sandstone buildings. Barrie is buried in a simple grave in Kirriemuir cemetery and a statue to his world famous creation, Peter Pan, stands in the centre of town in front of Hook’s Hotel.

Property for sale in Kirriemuir is a mix of modern bungalows tucked away in secluded gardens; and remote, country cottages in stunning rural settings. Estate agents in Kirriemuir also represent former commercial buildings such as converted mills, and a variety of modernised farmhouses and cottages. For details of flats for sale in Kirriemuir or information regarding all houses and cottages currently on the market, please contact Kirriemuir estate agents.

Amenities for Kirriemuir properties

J.M. Barrie’s birthplace is a white-walled terraced cottage near the centre of town that is now a museum. In public gardens by Hook’s Hotel is a second statue of Peter Pan and a large crocodile in which children can play. Kirriemuir town centre has a host of interesting shops and buildings including the Town House which dates from 1604 and is now the Kirriemuir Museum. Webster’s High School is in the Southmuir area of Kirriemuir and it is complemented by Northmuir Primary School and Southmuir Primary School.

Transport in Kirriemuir

The railway station in Dundee is 20 miles south of Kirriemuir and is on the mainline between Aberdeen and Edinburgh and the mainline to Glasgow via Perth and Stirling. Local bus services are provided by Strathtay and include routes to Dundee and Forfar.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Kirriemuir, which is covered by postcode, DD8, you may also like to consider Forfar, Brechin, Montrose, Arbroath, Carnoustie, and Dundee.