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Forfar (/ ˈ f ɔːr f ər / ⓘ; Scots: Farfar, Scottish Gaelic: Baile Fharfair) is the county town of Angus, Scotland and the administrative centre for Angus Council, with a new multi-million pound office complex located on the outskirts of the town. As of 2021, the town has a population of 16,280.
Visitor information for Forfar including accommodation, things to do, attractions, events and food & drink. The traditional market town of Forfar was once the centre of the ancient Kingdom of the Picts.
So visit Forfar and discover one of Scotland’s oldest towns. back to Angus and Dundee. Forfar in Scotland is thought to date back beyond 306 AD, with a long and interesting history. Attractions to see include the museum, Reid Hall, the castle and town hall.
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Forfar. Forfar is easily accessible from Dundee and Aberdeen, via the A90. The town was once the seat of Scotland’s King Malcolm Canmore and is famous for its witches who once danced on graves and frolicked with the devil. Find out more at the Meffan Museum.
View itinerary. Browse things to see and do in Forfar. Forfar has lots to see and do - enjoy stunning views from Balmashanner Hill, go wildlife spotting at Forfar Loch and visit the historic Restenneth Priory.
Forfar is located about 13 miles north of Dundee and 17 miles west of Montrose. It stands at the heart of Strathmore, the broad and fertile agricultural valley which cuts right across the middle of Angus and extends into Perthshire to the south-west.
