The former royal burgh town of Forfar is situated on the north-east end of the Howe of Angus, located in Strathmore near to the Angus Glens off the main road between Perth and Aberdeen. Forfar was granted royal burgh status in 1124 by David I. The town’s major industries are tourism and agriculture. Famous for the Forfar Bridie, a tasty meat pastry and the Strathmore Springs, bottled mineral water. The ancient town of Forfar is home to a vast amount of historical interest, dating back to the Roman Invasions, a succession of Roman camps were established north of Forfar; the Romans were displaced in the middle ages by the Picts. The ruins of the square tower priory at Restenneth date back to the Pictish period. Forfar Athletic is the local Football team. There is a Country Park, an ice rink, a cricket, Rugby union and gliding club. Forfar Loch is used by a sailing club and the annual Highland Games are held on the Lochside. The Meffan Gallery and Museum is in the High Street amongst good shopping facilities. At Cunninghill there is a Leisure Centre with swimming pool and an 18-hole golf course. Glenshee, Glencova and Glenprosen are nearby popular skiing and hill walking resorts.
Attraction
Angus Folk Museum
Edzell Castle and Garden
Forfar Loch Country Park
Glamis Castle
Pitmuies Gardens
Restenneth Priory
Caravan Park
Foresterseat Caravan Park
Lochlands Caravan Park
Lochside Caravan Park
Care Home
Classes
Council
Dentist
Doctor
Group Practice Surgery
Lour Road Surgery
Ravenswood Surgery
Estate Agent
Farmers Market
Angus Farmers Market
Forfar Farmers Market
Golf Club
Pub and Bar
Baxters Bar & Bistro
Drovers Inn
Queen Street Tavern
Strathmore Arms
West End Bar
Zoar Inn
Restaurant
Baxters Bar & Bistro
Brodies
Chapter & Verse
Park Tavern
Shajahan
Strathmore Arms
Taxi
A B Taxis
Forfar Taxi Co
Frank P Wilson Taxis
L J Nicol Taxis
Strathmore Travel
VIP Taxis
Walkers Taxis
Venue
Sports Clubs
Forfar Athletic Football Club (Football)
Forfar Judo Club (Martial Arts)
Shops
Boots
Sunningdale Ltd
Thistle Dhu Nurseries
Ferngreen Garden Centre
Garden Furniture Scotland Ltd
Angus Organics Ltd
Home Furniture Scotland
Places to Stay near Forfar
Chapelbank Hotel (0.11 miles)
Greenden (5.79 miles)
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Castleton House Hotel (7.80 miles)
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Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort (9.61 miles)
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Gramarcy House (10.42 miles)
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Northern Hotel (10.65 miles)
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Dundee East Premier Lodge (11.22 miles)
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