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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

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