Kirriemuir, Angus
Kirriemuir, sometimes called Kirrie, is a burgh in Angus. It was formerly known for jute manufacturing following on from its place in the 19th century home weaving industry. The town is divided into two main areas; Northmuir and Southmuir. Kirriemuir sits looking south towards Glamis and the Sidlaws over Strathmore, one of the most fertile fruit growing areas in Scotland. Standing at the feet of the Angus glens, it is an attractive centre for hill-walking on nearby munroes. The town is within the council area of Angus.
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Angus
Lat, Long: 56.673181,-3.004473
Grid Reference: NO 3854 5394
Civil Parish: Kirriemuir CP
Council Area: Angus CA
Police Area: Scotland (Tayside) PA
Devolved Legislature: Scottish Parliament
GBPN ID: 24931
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Kirriemuir,_Angus_24931
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Place Type: Town
Historic County: Angus
Lat, Long: 56.673181,-3.004473
Grid Reference: NO 3854 5394
Civil Parish: Kirriemuir CP
Council Area: Angus CA
Police Area: Scotland (Tayside) PA
Devolved Legislature: Scottish Parliament
GBPN ID: 24931
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Kirriemuir,_Angus_24931
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Peruse Angus on Wikishire

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