Kirriemuir
Only 7 miles (12km) from Forfar on the A926 is typical of Angus towns, little changed over the past century with clusters of deep, red sandstone buildings and a mix of agricultural and textile industries that came to this part of Angus in the eighteenth century. It is most famous as the birthplace of J.M. Barrie, a local handloom-weaver's son and creator of Peter Pan. Barrie's birthplace is an unassuming little cottage at No.9 Brechin Road and a Peter Pan statue overlooks the town's square. Despite being offered a resting-place at Westminster Abbey in London, Barrie chose to be buried in Hill Cemetery off the Brechin Road, the B957. Kirriemuir has a delightful golf course designed by James Braid. The nearby Woodville Bar offers a tasty and inexpensive lunchtime menu.
'Kirrie' is the gateway to the Angus Glens, a rugged expanse on the southernmost edge of the Grampian Mountains. They offer easy hikes up to Loch Brandy or, at just over 3,000ft (915m) the Mayar, an elevation that allows some wonderful views to the west. These are reasonable day-hikes with access to more strenuous tasks such as Jock's Road. The single-track road from Clova Hotel to the parking area at the foot of Glen Doll is, quite comically prone to traffic jams in the summer months when, for instance, a tour bus meets a tractor. The Clova Hotel is worth visiting, especially for the ambience in the hiker's bar, usually full of happy ramblers or those that only made it as far as this cosy little pub. The hotel stages special events such as folk nights or pig roasts throughout the season. Fly, bait or spin fishing for sea trout or salmon on a 3 Mile (5km) stretch of the River South Esk is also available through the hotel. There is a Youth Hostel at Glen Doll, a converted hunting-lodge that is popular with walkers.
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