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Things to See and Do in Forfar

There is lots to see and do in the historical town of Forfar.

Forfar is famous for its witches who once danced on graves and frolicked with the devil – find out more at Meffan Museum. If you’re a keen walker, you won’t want to miss the stunning views from Balmashanner Hill, where you will also find Balmashanner War Memorial, or take a more leisurely stroll round Forfar Loch and enjoy the nature and wildlife you will find here.

Just outside of the town, visit Glamis Castle, famous for being the legendary setting of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, visit the animals at Murton Farm or enjoy a farm tour at Newton Farm.

Take a look at the things to see and do and enjoy your visit.

Visit Forfar

There is lots to see and do in the historical town of Forfar.

Visit Forfar

Heritage Trail

Discover the fascinating history of Forfar on this two hour trail.

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A Day Out in Forfar

Come and spend a day in Forfar and explore all there is to see and do.

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Browse things to see and do in Forfar

River Isla
Tealing Dovecot & Earth House
Glamis Castle
Davidson Legacy Cottage
Pitmuies Garden
Montreathmont Forest
Strathmore Vintage Vehicle Club
PawsnRun Secure Dog Park
Dunnichen Hill, Forfar, Angus, Scotland
Drumgley Dog Park
Nature Happy
Meffan Museum and Art Gallery
Balmashanner War Memorial
St Orlands Stone, near Forfar
Dunnichen Battle Site and Cairn, Forfar
Castle Hill, Forfar
Lumley Den
Redwings Mountains horse sanctuary, Forfar
Ogilvy Visitor Centre, Glamis
Overhead image of Forfar Open Garden
Outdoor Explore - Kayaking at Forfar Loch
Aberlemno Pictish Stone
Angus Archives, Forfar
The Pictish Room, Aberlemno Village Hall
Forfar Loch Country Park
Carrot Hill
Forfar Community Campus
Newton Farm Tours
Forfar Indoor Sports
Eassie Sculptured Stone
Alpaca Walking Experience
Restenneth Priory
Balgavies Loch
Murton Farm, Nature Reserve and Tea Room, Forfar
Kinpurney Hill