Balmashanner War Memorial, Forfar
Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 September
11am to 3pm
Address:
Balmashanner Hill
Forfar
DD8 2LE
Booking is not required for this venue.
Event
The monument on Balmashanner Hill, known locally as “Bummie”, was built in 1920/1. A plaque above the entrance reads ‘Their name liveth for evermore. Erected in Memory of the men of Forfar and District who fell in the Great War 1914-18’. There is also a Roll of Honour on the wall inside.
The building was dedicated by Queen Mary on the 11th September 1921 and comprises a square tower, with battlements and turret, built from local sandstone.
Come and enjoy the spectacular views from the top of the tower.
Booking is not required.
