Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(32 High St; admission free; 10am-5pm Mon-Sat Apr-Sep, closed Thu 10am-noon Oct-
Mar)
The old Town House opposite the Peter Pan statue dates from 1604 and houses the
Gateway to the Glens Museum, a useful introduction to local history, geology and wildlife
for those planning to explore the Angus Glens.
Eating
o88 Degrees£
(17 High St; mains £3-6; 9.30am-5pm Wed-Fri, 9.30am-4pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun)
This
tiny deli serves the best cafe cuisine in the county - superb coffee (it's named for the ideal
temperature of an espresso), delicious cakes and handmade chocolates. Breakfast (served
till 10.30am) includes delicious omelettes made with free-range eggs.
CAFE, DELI
Shopping
Star Rock Shop
(
01575-572579; 27-29 Roods)
For generations of local school kids, the big treat when
visiting Kirriemuir was a trip to the Star Rock Shop. Established in 1833, it still special-
ises in traditional Scottish 'sweeties', arranged in colourful jars along the walls - includ-
ing humbugs, cola cubes, pear drops, and the original Star Rock, still made to an 1833 re-
cipe.
CONFECTIONERY
Getting There & Away
Stagecoach bus 20 runs from Dundee to Kirriemuir (£5.60, one hour, hourly Monday to
Saturday, every two hours Sunday) via Glamis (20 minutes) and Forfar (25 minutes).
The Angus Glens
The northern part of Angus is bounded by the Grampian Mountains, where five scenic
glens - Isla, Prosen, Clova, Lethnot and Esk - cut into the hills along the southern edge of
the Cairngorms National Park. All have attractive scenery, though each glen has its own
distinct personality: Glen Clova and Glenesk are the most beautiful, while Glen Lethnot is
the least frequented. You can get detailed information on walks in the Angus Glens from
the tourist office in Kirriemuir and from the Glen Clova Hotel in Glen Clova.
