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suppliers of sweets and candy, chocolate, rock confectionery and wedding favours since 1833.
Kirriemuir is famous for being the birthplace of J.M. Barrie, the author of books such as Peter Pan and A Window in Thrums. He took much of his inspiration for his books from the people of Kirriemuir and their close community spirit. The house where he was born has been turned into a museum owned by the National Trust for Scotland and tells of his young life in a small town centred on the production of linen cloth.
Glamis Castle is only a 5 minute drive from the town. It attracts thousands of tourists each year. The Queen Mother spent much of her happy childhood there and Princess Margaret was born there.
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Kirriemuir
is nestled at the foot of the Angus Glens. It is a small picturesque town
with buildings made from red sandstone, hence its name ' The Little Red
Town'.
The
'Star Rock Shop' was established in 1833 by David Ferguson. It is situated
in the old narrow street known as the 'Roods', which is pedestrianised
as it is too narrow for modern traffic. On the outside the shop itself
has not changed much throughout its history, inside the shelves are laiden
with sweet jars and chocolate boxes. All the sweets made on the premises
are boiled using the original recipes, with no preservatives or additives.
Close
to where J.M. Barrie is laid to rest is a legacy he left to Kirriemuir,
The Camera Obscura and the Cricket Pavillion are sited on 'the Hill',
where there are panoramic views to the north of the Grampians. The camera
is one of only a few remaining in Britain.