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Stannin' Stane

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BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Dogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦57+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Swift and Woodpigeon
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🛝Playground 209m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· FreePlayground

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Swift, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +54 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Swift, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +54 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Hawthorn, Hogweed, Common Nettle +23 more · last seen 2023

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Cream-spot Ladybird, Marmalade Hoverfly +14 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

8 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Forfar Path CircuitWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Reedie Market Drove RoadWalking route6 km
Named routeLength 6 kmLocal walking route
Westmuir LoopWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Kirrie HillWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Kinnordy LochWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

"Stannin' Stane", Hill of Kirriemuir

"Stannin' Stane", Hill of Kirriemuir

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