Kirriemuir facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kirriemuir
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| Population | 6,061 (est. 2016) |
| OS grid reference | NO385535 |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
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Kirriemuir, often called Kirrie, is a small town in Angus, Scotland. It has a long and interesting past. Long ago, it was an important Christian place. Later, people linked it to stories about witches. In the 1800s, it became a key center for making jute fabric.
The famous writer J.M. Barrie, who created Peter Pan, was born and buried here. You can even see a statue of Peter Pan in the town square!
History of Kirriemuir
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The history of Kirriemuir goes back a very long time. It seems to have been an important Christian center in early history. You can see ancient Pictish cross slabs, called the Kirriemuir Sculptured Stones, in museums nearby. These stones show how important the area was.
Kirriemuir also has old stories about accused witches from the 1500s. Many old buildings in town have a special "witches stane" built into them. This hard grey stone was thought to protect against bad luck or evil.
The town was once a busy market town. It was also very important in the 1800s for making jute fabric. Many people worked from home, weaving cloth. Today, the old jute factories now make modern synthetic materials.
Near Kirriemuir, you can find other historic items. One is a carved Pictish stone called the Eassie Stone. It was found in a small stream near the village of Eassie. Kirriemuir is also famous for Cat's Close. This is said to be the narrowest public path in Western Europe. It is only about 40 centimeters (15.75 inches) wide!
Culture and Museums
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Kirriemuir has several interesting places to visit. There are three museums in the town. These include the Gateway to the Glens Museum, Barrie's Birthplace, and the Tayside Police Museum. There used to be an aviation museum, but its items are now at the Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre.
On a hill overlooking the town, there is a camera obscura. J.M. Barrie gave this to the town. It lets you see amazing views of the surrounding area. You can look south and southwest, and also see the higher hills to the north.
The town cemetery is also on this hill. J.M. Barrie is buried here with his family. In the middle of the cemetery, there is a silver granite war memorial. It is a tall column with a soldier on top. The soldier looks down over the town and the wide fields of Strathmore towards the Sidlaws hills.
Images for kids
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Kirriemuir Town House
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Kirriemuir Library (on the left) and Kirriemuir Town Hall (on the right)
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See also
In Spanish: Kirriemuir para niños
