📌 Town in Angus
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County town of Angus, Forfar is an historic market settlement dating back to Pictish times, bordered by Balmashanner Hill to the south and a picturesque loch to the west. The centre has plenty of places to eat and an interesting, free museum also showcasing local artwork. The ruined medieval monastery, Restenneth Priory, provides a tranquil diversion, and there are several notable carved stones in the wider area (see map below).
🌍 Location
📌 Angus
🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: NO 457506
🛰️ GPS coordinates: 56.644377,-2.887556
🚶 Forfar Loch and Bummie are easily walkable from the town centre. Hop on a bus for Glamis Castle.
🚌 There are direct buses from settlements including Dundee and Arbroath. The long distance coach from Glasgow / Perth to Aberdeen stops a long mile outside town.
Explore nearby
<1 mi away
>> Forfar Loch Country Park ★★
>> Meffan Museum and Art Gallery ★★
>> Walk: Bummie ★★★
<3 mi away
>> Restenneth Priory ★★ (2 mi →)
