Kirriemuir Gateway to the Glens Museum

Museum | Kirriemuir | Scotland | United Kingdom

History of Kirriemuir culture

The Kirriemuir Gateway to the Glens Museum is located in the historic Kirriemuir Town House, a building dating back to 1604, and provides a comprehensive insight into the history and culture of Kirriemuir and the surrounding Angus Glens.

Historic museum in Kirriemuir

Collections and Exhibitions:

Natural history of Angus Glens

History of Kirriemuir: The museum showcases the development of Kirriemuir from its humble beginnings to the present day. Interactive exhibits and local voices bring to life the town's history.

Famous personalities from Kirriemuir

Model of Kirriemuir in 1604: A fascinating model allows visitors to experience Kirriemuir as it was in 1604, providing a unique historical context.

Interactive exhibitions in Kirriemuir

Natural History of the Angus Glens: Informative displays highlight the geology and wildlife of the Angus Glens, showcasing the natural beauty of the region.

Famous Personalities: The museum celebrates notable individuals from Kirriemuir, including J.M. Barrie, the creator of "Peter Pan", and Bon Scott, the lead singer of AC/DC.

Special Features:

The Kirriemuir Town House, housing the museum, was built in 1604 and originally served as a prison and courthouse. After careful restoration, it was opened as a museum in 2001, showcasing outstanding Scottish medieval architecture.

Contact details

Web

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Phone

+441575526006

Address

32 High St

DD8 4BB Kirriemuir

Map view

Reviews

31 Reviews

Drew Young

04.09.2023

My wife and I visited on a sunny Monday afternoon. The museum is a small one, but the collection is decent. The Pictish stone was of interest to me, as well as the old collection of 11th century coins and other ancient artifacts. My wife enjoyed the section of Bon Scott related items and the NASA man model. Some of the paintings were intriguing, often with a Peter Pan theme. The model of 16th century Kirriemuir was also interesting. The building itself is lovely. There are a few tourist items thay can be picked up at the front desk. The museum is free, so well worth a visit if you're in the local area.

Cameron Esplin

13.07.2022

Friendly and knowledgeable staff able to answer a wide range of local history questions. Visit well spent

Yosif Anchev

08.05.2022

A true gem in the heart of Kirriemuir, loved to see the exhibitions and got some nice souvenirs. The ladies at reception were lovely and helped us with information about the museum, Kirrie and recommendations/directions. A must-visit for many reasons and for whatever interests you. My list starts with AC/DC and Bon Scott! :)

Gillian Stewart

20.02.2020

Quaint

Linda Macdonald

28.08.2019

Quite small but full of history

Ralph Nelson

21.08.2019

Young woman? (ruth) very rude, will not visit again

Irene Stock

12.08.2019

Surprise. Famous people to discover in the village

Shirley Collins

04.06.2019

If you're a walker it's great

Scott Robertson

07.05.2019

Simply brilliant

Mikhail Trull

06.05.2019

A nice little museum in a historic building. There is a tribute to AC/DC and a little more. A wonderful surprise in a small town.

Kevin McKell

11.02.2019

Fantastic source of local information and history.

Andrew Butterworth

29.12.2018

Beautifull town home town of bonn scott and jm barry well worth avisit.would just like to add im back at my sons again begining of march and would like to think i can squeeze in another visit both to the museum and the town love the place

Tony Holmes

06.02.2019

Nice and interesting museum.

philip best

03.12.2018

Great little local museum. Don't expect lots of interactive toys and think a little about what you see.

Angus Burnett Ewart

22.11.2018

Unusually, in a rainy Kirriemuir, I was at a loose end, having parked in Bank Street ... soon to be bank-less. I had driven to town to post a larger-than-small-type card that required postmaster inspection. That done, I realised the balance of my half-hour free-to-park time might allow me a browse around the most wonderful creatively-curated museum tucked in the 'Gateway to The Glens' building ... the former 'Toon Hoose' on the High street. A fine historical landmark four-hundred-years-old pile, in tip-top order, it's an absolute treat to enter as the ladies on duty can do no more than they do to make a visitor feel welcome and unhurried. I just caught Michael Visocchi's photography exhibits and went on to admire the old town centre mock-up, once again. My interest in paintings drew me to some recent exhibits of Old Kirrie by Ryle Smith and the Edmund Caswell works, Dave Robertson's and Bob Reid's artistic efforts. Plenty stuff on famous Kirriemarians, Sir J. M. Barrie and AC/DC's Bon Scott, Sir Hugh Munro of mountaineering interest and Charles Lyell of Kinnordy, the Giant of Geology, the musical Camerons and the Victoria Cross (can I say?) 'triplets'. Oh, and did you know that Kirriemuir's very own Peter Hood, in the early part of the nineteenth century, invented that now redundant but (for more than a hundred and fifty years) indispensible machine ... The Typewriter? All in all, what a charming wee museum, fit for purpose ... and more. If you find yoursel' strolling through Kirrie ... And Many (like the great Australian writer and actor, W. S. Percy) Do ... check out this small but truly Big Attraction.

David Gee

30.08.2018

Interesting little museum, filled with lots of varied and interesting local displays and history of the area.

Gary Macrae

21.04.2018

Charming little museum.

Joseph Hidson

02.02.2018

Great little place learnt a lot about Kirriemuir more from, very friendly staff

Charlie Gairns

16.12.2017

Very good little local museum, with a special display on local celebrity Bon Scott, singer of rock band AC/DC.