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Things to see in Kirriemuir (United Kingdom): 16 places and when to go
Kirriemuir is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 16 places in and around it, mainly History (8), Nature (6), Wildlife (3). The best known are Driesh, Airlie Castle and Balintore Castle. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 31. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 56.7464, -3.1034
- Places
- 16 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (8) · Nature (6) · Wildlife (3) · Mountains (2) · Food and drink (2) · Temples (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 90 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Driesh, at 946 m.
What to see in Kirriemuir
The places in and around Kirriemuir, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Driesh947m high mountain in Angus, Scotland, UK13 km
- Airlie CastleCastle remains and mansion in Angus, Scotland, UK11 km
- Balintore CastleCastle in Scotland, built in 1860s4.8 km
- Eassie StonePictish carved monumental stele in Scotland15 km
- Cortachy CastleCastle in Angus, Scotland, UK7.7 km
- Inverquharity Castle15th-century tower house in Angus, Scotland, UK9.5 km
- Reekie LinnWaterfall in Angus, Scotland, UK11 km
- Kinnordy HouseHouse in Angus, Scotland, UK8.2 km
- St Orland's StoneCross slab in Angus, Scotland, UK14 km
- Corrie FeeCorrie and national nature reserve in Angus, Scotland, UK15 km
- Mile Hill, DykeheadHill near Dykehead, Angus, Scotland, UK5.2 km
- Bothy DistilleryDistillery6.9 km
- Highland Boundary Wild DistilleryDistillery16 km
- Kilry Parish ChurchArchitectural structure in Angus, Scotland, UK12 km
- Loch of Kinnordy Nature ReserveProtected area8.6 km
- Loch of Lintrathen Nature ReserveProtected area8.7 km
When to go to Kirriemuir
The best time to visit Kirriemuir is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:09
- FebPossible9:11
- MarPossible11:26
- AprBest time13:57
- MayBest time16:10
- JunBest time17:29
- JulBest time16:56
- AugBest time14:56
- SepBest time12:27
- OctPossible10:00
- NovBetter not7:44
- DecPossible6:31
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 31. In April, 16 of the 16 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Kirriemuir
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 90 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Spittal of Glenshee32 places23 km
- Brechin25 places25 km
- Dundee84 places31 km
- Ballater32 places33 km
- Arbroath24 places36 km
- Perth, Scotland39 places45 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Kirriemuir?
The best known: Driesh, Airlie Castle, Balintore Castle, Eassie Stone, Cortachy Castle. In all, 16 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Kirriemuir?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 31.
How do you get to Kirriemuir?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 90 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Kirriemuir as the destination and these 16 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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