History of Kirriemuir

Now is the time

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In the background is the Kirriemuir museum with Peter Pan in the foreground.. Angus Scotland

All you’ve ever wanted to know about the history of Kirriemuir is described in “The Little Red Town and JMB” by Sandra Affleck.From its origins in Pictish times through its heyday as a centre of handloom weaving to the 20th century, a fascinating tale is unfolded. Over 100 black- and-white photographs record for posterity the way the town was.
Kirriemuir gained worldwide recognition through Sir J M Barrie’s early writings about these weaving days in his stories about “Thrums”. He went on to write that world record-breaker “ Peter Pan”, and the importance to him of his hometown throughout his life is detailed also in this must-have book.
This edition was produced to mark the 100th anniversary of the first production of “Peter Pan” and the scale of its worldwide success is graphically outlined.

The book “The Little Red Town and JMB” can be purchased through
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www.kirriemuirheritage.org.uk Follow this link for more on JM Barrie celebration in 2010

Kirriemuir in Angus Scotland is located a few miles from the historic Glamis Castle.

2010 Celebration of JM Barrie 150 th Anniversary.

If you have read the book we would appreciate your feedback please indicate where you are from and if you have any links/roots back to Kirriemuir

Not every town can boast a local hero of the international and continuing status of Sir J M Barrie.
Peter Pan may be the one work for which he is most widely recognised, but he was an outstanding dramatist, ahead of his time, and awarded many accolades as a result. What is more, he recorded much of the culture, heritage and, especially, language of his forebears in his many books about "Thrums". He was also a sought-after and gifted public speaker, renowned for his Rectorial address to the students of St Andrew's University on the subject of 'Courage'.
To reflect all these accomplishments, it is only right and fitting that, in his hometown of Kirriemuir, and across the county of Angus, there should be a rich array of appropriate celebrations of the 150th anniversary in 2010 of his birth. The National Trust for Scotland will ensure a varied programme of events involving both his Birthplace and the Camera Obscura which he donated. Plans are in hand now for his plays to be performed in all the burghs, and for a Story Telling and Book Festival to be held in Kirriemuir. There may also be a public speaking competition, a Scots language project for schoolchildren, a Peter Pan garden and costumed promenade theatrical presentations!

Geraldine McCoughrean has promised to come at some point, and it is hoped that some of his biographers, such as Andrew Birkin and Lisa Chaney, will put in appearances.
The J M Barrie Society A.N.O.N. is receiving indications that Barrie devotees around the world are already saving up to be in Kirriemuir in 2010! Ideas comments welcome.


	Jm Barrie came home to Kirriemuir and was buried on a hill overlooking the house where he was born.

This page is receiving many enquiries for images around and in the Kirriemuir area with the most frequently asked question a picture of JM Barrie’s grave stone.



		Walk in JM Barries back garden in Kirriemuir Scotland.


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