{"id":2597,"date":"2026-08-28T11:06:32","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T11:06:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yopa.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/?p=2597"},"modified":"2026-08-29T14:25:52","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T14:25:52","slug":"whats-it-like-to-live-in-forfar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dy36.stage.yopa-dev.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/whats-it-like-to-live-in-forfar\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s it like to live in Forfar?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Forfar is the\ncounty town of Angus in Central Scotland. Located around 14 miles from Dundee,\n30 miles from Perth and 54 miles from the city of Aberdeen, Forfar has been\ninhabited since the Roman occupation of around 1-4 AD and has a rich history,\nplaying a central role in the Scottish Wars of Independent and the textile\nindustry of the Industrial Revolution. The town even has its own snack, the \u2018Forfar\nbridie\u2019, a type of meat pasty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, homebuyers are attracted to Forfar thanks to a wealth of retail and leisure facilities both within the town and in nearby Dundee, the green, outdoor space on offer at Forfar Loch Country Park, Guthrie Park, Reid Park and the stunning Strathmore Valley, plus some very competitive house prices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indeed, homes in Forfar sell for significantly less than the UK&#8217;s national average, and the Central Scotland and Angus regions overall, particularly hotspots Monifieth and Carnoustie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keen to find out more about this popular Scottish enclave? Keep\nreading! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Transport links<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Forfar\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/bustimes.org\/localities\/forfar\">local bus service<\/a> makes it\neasy to travel into nearby <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitscotland.com\/destinations-maps\/dundee\/\">Dundee<\/a> with the\njourney taking only half an hour. There are also services available throughout\nlocal towns and villages and to popular coastal resorts Arbroath and Carnoustie\nplus longer distance Megabus services to Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The town also benefits from easy access to the A9 which runs between central Scotland and Thurso on the north coast, via Stirling, Perth, the Bridge of Allan and Inverness, plus the A90 between Edinburgh and Fraserburgh via Dundee and Aberdeen. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hial.co.uk\/dundee-airport\">Dundee Airport<\/a> also operates regular flights to Kirkwall, Sumburgh and London Heathrow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Schools and education<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are several primary schools to choose from in the local\narea.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/an\/whitehillps\/\">Whitehills Primary School<\/a> focuses on\ndeveloping children\u2019s interest in learning by making it a fun experience with a\nculture of honesty and integrity. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strathmoreschool.co.uk\/\">Strathmore Primary School<\/a> has strong\nlinks with the local community and a focus on ensuring that all pupils reach\ntheir potential. <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/an\/langlandsprimaryschool\/\">Langlands Primary\nSchool<\/a> is a school of just over 400 pupils offering an environment in\nwhich children are encouraged to learn and grow together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is one secondary school in the town. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.angus.gov.uk\/directories\/secondary_schools\/forfar_academy\">Forfar Academy<\/a> is one of\nthe largest schools in the county of Angus, and there are over 1,000 pupils on\nroll. The school places emphasis on developing integrity and respect as well as\nallowing pupils to explore their unique characteristics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Further afield in Dundee is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highschoolofdundee.org.uk\/\">High School of Dundee<\/a>, an\nindependent co-educational school that offers education to pupils from nursery\nthrough to secondary age. The school also offers before and after school\nprovision for all pupils. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those interested in further education can visit the acclaimed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dundee.ac.uk\/\">University of Dundee<\/a> to engage in evening classes, full\ndegree courses or simply enjoy lectures from visiting speakers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Forfar also has a range of options when it comes to baby and\npre-school <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happity.co.uk\/forfar\/baby-toddler-classes\">classes<\/a> and a\nnumber of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.daynurseries.co.uk\/day_nursery_search_results.cfm\/searchtown\/Forfar\">nursery<\/a> settings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Leisure and amenities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Forfar has a wealth of amenities on the doorstep. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can pick up all of the essentials from supermarkets including\nTesco, Lidl, Aldi and Asda alongside a range of high street and independent\nretailers in the town centre and the town is also home to a good selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/Restaurants-g186494-Forfar_Angus_Scotland.html\">eateries and pubs<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For traditional food in a relaxed atmosphere there is the family\nrun <a href=\"https:\/\/thecastleclub.co.uk\/\">The Castle Club<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/rupalipalace.com\/home\">The Rupali Palace<\/a> Indian restaurant is also popular,\nas are the excellent homemade cakes on offer at the charming <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murtontrust.org.uk\/\">Murton Farm, Tea Room and Nature Reserve<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to staying active, <a href=\"https:\/\/fis.scot\/\">Forfar Indoor Sports<\/a> offers curling, bowling and ice-skating options for all ages and the <a href=\"https:\/\/angusalive.scot\/sports-leisure\/visit-a-sports-centre\/forfar-community-campus\/\">Forfar Community Campus<\/a> offers a host of leisure facilities including a steam room and sauna, a swimming pool, caf\u00e9 and gym. The centre is also a popular place for children\u2019s birthday parties and events. For the grownups, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forfargolfclub.co.uk\/flexible-membership\/\">Forfar Golf Club<\/a> is an 18-hole course set in beautiful surroundings. The club offers flexible membership and a welcoming club house experience. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Forfar is home to an impressive amount of green space too, from the charming gardens and woodland walks of 16<sup>th<\/sup> century <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pitmuies.com\/\">Pitmuies Gardens<\/a> to beautiful nature reserve <a href=\"https:\/\/angusalive.scot\/countryside-adventure\/visit-us\/forfar-loch-country-park\/\">Forfar Loch Country Park<\/a> and the playparks and open space of Steele Park and Boyle Park. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nearby 200 acre <a href=\"https:\/\/angusalive.scot\/countryside-adventure\/visit-us\/crombie-country-park\/\">Crombie Country Park<\/a> is home to the picturesque Crombie Loch and offers beautiful woodland trails and the opportunity to reconnect with nature and observe an impressive amount of wildlife. The charming coastal town of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yopa.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/whats-it-like-to-live-in-arbroath\/\">Arbroath<\/a> is also less than half an hour away by road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What\u2019s on?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is a summer festival offering family fun, locally produced food and drink and plenty of entertainment at the impressive 14<sup>th<\/sup> century <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glamis-castle.co.uk\/events-at-glamis\/\">Glamis Castle<\/a> plus a range of other exciting events in Forfar throughout the year. The town also plays host to a regular monthly farmers market full of fresh local produce from across the Tayside region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For those looking for more active pursuits, there are family\nfriendly biking adventures on the tracks and trails near the <a href=\"https:\/\/scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk\/reserve\/loch-of-lintrathen\/\">Loch of Lintrathen<\/a>. The\nevents are a great way to meet people from the local area and to discover some\nof the area\u2019s stunning natural scenery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Musical acts visit the town on a regular basis and play at <a href=\"https:\/\/angusalive.scot\/theatres-venues\/our-venues\/forfar-reid-hall\/\">Forfar Reid Hall<\/a>. There is also an active theatre group in the area, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ForfarDramaticSociety\">Forfar Dramatic Society<\/a>, that puts on a number of shows each year and offer locals the opportunity to get involved in theatre and the arts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/visitangus.com\/meffan-museum-and-art-gallery\/\">Meffan Museum and Art Gallery<\/a> is an intimate space that has regular exhibitions that celebrate Scottish art, history and culture and children will also enjoy the annual summer reading challenge and regular author and illustrator events at <a href=\"https:\/\/angusalive.scot\/libraries\/visit-a-library\/forfar-library\/\">Forfar Library<\/a> which offers a wide range of reading material for all ages and an excellent Scottish history collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Crime and safety<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whilst there is always the risk of crime occurring in any area, Forfar has regularly been named one of the safer places to live in the UK due to its low crime rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scotland.police.uk\/your-community-team\/tayside\/angus\/\">Angus<\/a> police team implement the Tayside Division Local Policing Plan alongside around 9 local neighbourhood watch <a href=\"https:\/\/neighbourhoodwatchscotland.co.uk\/\">schemes<\/a> which promote safety and engagement in the local community.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"valuation-widgets\">\n    <div class=\"valuation-widgets__col\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yopa.co.uk\/online-valuation\" class=\"valuation-widget\">\n            <div class=\"media\">\n    <div class=\"media__media\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dy36.stage.yopa-dev.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/wp-content\/themes\/yopa\/assets\/images\/icon-house.svg\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\">    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"media__inner\">\n        <div class=\"media__heading\">\n            Instant online <span class=\"chevron\">valuation<\/span>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"media__content\">\n            <p>Get a rough estimate of your home's value now.<\/p>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"valuation-widgets__col\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yopa.co.uk\/property-valuation\" class=\"valuation-widget\">\n            <div class=\"media\">\n    <div class=\"media__media\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dy36.stage.yopa-dev.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/wp-content\/themes\/yopa\/assets\/images\/icon-currency.svg\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\">    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"media__inner\">\n        <div class=\"media__heading\">\n            Face-to-face <span class=\"chevron\">valuation<\/span>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"media__content\">\n            <p>Book an appointment with your local Yopa agent.<\/p>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Want to know more?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out current properties available in Forfar <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yopa.co.uk\/houses-for-sale\/forfar-angus\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Forfar is the county town of Angus in Central Scotland. 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