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County or areaAngus
Postcode districtDD8
Telephone code01307
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 49 min4:19 am – 10:08 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 6 h 47 min8:46 am – 3:33 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People2,742 residentsin the Kirriemuir Landward census areaMedian age 51.31,250 households66% of homes owner-occupied41% owned outright11% social rented, 21% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting2.7% unemployment rate63% of adults are economically active, 1,417 in work, 26% retiredMain industries: health and social work 16%, farming, forestry and fishing 12%, retail and wholesale 11%Getting to work: 31% work from home, 63% go by car, 2% take public transport, 3% walk or cycle29% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Education and languages34% of adults hold a degree or higher15% have no qualifications, 9% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 99%, other languages 1%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 17°C, lows 9°CColdest month January: highs 4°C, lows -1°C955 mm of rain a year, 27 days with 10 mm or morewettest month October84 days of air frost, 1 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: -1 to 4°CJFebruary: -1 to 5°CFMarch: -0 to 7°CMApril: 2 to 10°CAMay: 4 to 13°CMJune: 7 to 15°CJJuly: 9 to 17°CJAugust: 9 to 17°CASeptember: 7 to 14°CSOctober: 4 to 10°CONovember: 1 to 7°CNDecember: -1 to 5°CD20°-5°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksAirlie Monumenthistoric site · 2.4 miClune Hillhill · under a mileCastle Hillhill · 1.0 miLoch of Kinnordylake · 2.5 miJ M Barrie's Birthplacehistoric site · 3.3 miClunehill Woodwoodland · under a mileRed Lochlake · 3.7 miAscreavie Woodwoodland · under a mileSources: Ordnance Survey Open Names; Overture Maps
Earthquakes45 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19701 of magnitude 3+, 0 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 3.0 on 19 Feb 197941 mi away, Ochil HillsMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 27 Nov 202040 mi away, Blackford, Perth/kinrossSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 1.1 · PM2.5 3.7 · PM10 6.2 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband21% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband61% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)3.8% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)1,407 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation212 m696 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 164 to 304 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalWhitehills Hospital8.1 miGP surgeryKirriemuir Medical Practice3.2 miPharmacyWalter Davidson & Sons LTD3.2 miDentistKirriemuir Dental Practice3.0 miPolice stationEastern Division Hq Police StationForfar7.9 miCash machineThe Cooperative Food Kirriemuir Superstore3.2 miSources: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland; Overture Maps
Getting aroundAirportDundee Airport DND18 miMajor airportAberdeen International Airport ABZ47 miRailway stationInvergowrie18 miBus stops8 within a mileEV chargingInstaVolt Charging StationAngus8.1 miSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports; Overture Maps

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the DD8 postcode district.


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  • Manzil Tandoori Restaurant - Forfar

    Indian Restaurant

    99 North Street, Forfar, DD8 3BL

    7.8 miles away

    5 star reviewOutstanding quality food amazing service and a great warm welcoming from all the staff definitely go again

  • Ali Shaan - Letham, Forfar

    5 Gardyne Street, Letham, Forfar, DD8 2PR

    12.3 miles away

    5 star reviewOnly takeaway in this small town. Very good food and freshly made.

 

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  • Bridges Coffee House - Kirriemuir

    Coffee Store

    42 Bank Street, Kirriemuir, DD8 4BG

    3.3 miles away

    5 star reviewMoving to Kirriemuir within next 2 weeks. Found this fantastic cafe...very much like going to visit Grannie beautifully designed with ...

  • MobileCarAudioPro (The Business Centre) - Aberdeen

    Electronics Store

    The Business Centre, Aberdeen, AB10 1TH

    13.4 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent customer service , attention to detail with installations , will use again.Thank you

 

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  • Balmoral Fish and Chip Bar - Rattray, Blairgowrie

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    HIGH STREET, Rattray, Blairgowrie, PH10 7BT

    13.1 miles away

    5 star reviewLovely chicken goujons, recommended to me by Christine D

  • Fortune Palace - Alyth

    Chinese Takeaway

    20 Airlie Street, Alyth, PH11 8AJ

    8.9 miles away

    5 star reviewSuperb dishes from Fortune Palace, Alyth on Saturday 17/1/20.....King Prawn Sweet & Sour Hong Kong style. Brilliant, succulent prawns in an ...

  • Tin On Chinese - Kirriemuir

    30 Roods, Kirriemuir, DD8 4HN

    3.2 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent spare ribs! Staff friendly, great menu

  • Great Wall Chinese - Redford, Arbroath

    4 Arbirlot Road West, Redford, Arbroath, DD11 2

    15.6 miles away

    5 star review tried Chicken Fried Rice with Gravy was to die for best I've ever tasted big chunks of Chicken best ...

  • Mr Lee - Blairgowrie

    Chinese Takeaway

    27 Leslie Street, Blairgowrie, PH10 6AH

    13.4 miles away

    4 star reviewGreat food.....

 

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  • Tooth Factory - Forfar

    Dentist

    151 East High Street, Forfar, DD8 2EQ

    8 miles away

    5 star review Very impressed with the prompt efficient and professional service that I have received this week. Dean has been amazing. ...

 

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  • AW Joinery - Blairgowrie

    Carpenter

    David Street, Blairgowrie, PH10 6HB

    13.5 miles away

    5 star reviewCompleted new built in wardrobe in no time can't rate them highly enough first class.

  • Craigies - Blairgowrie

    Roofing Service

    Willow Place, Blairgowrie, PH10 6UY

    13.8 miles away

    5 star reviewHad the lads from Craigies Roofing Ltd here the other day. After high winds, my Conservatory roof needed attention. ...

  • Jim Thomson Landscapers - Ardler, Blairgowrie

    Gardener

    Station House, Main Street, Ardler, Ardler, Blairgowrie, PH12 8SR

    11.4 miles away

    4 star reviewInstalled garden fence in my back garden. Took away old fencing that had blown down. Reasonably priced. Would recommend

 

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