Kirriemuir
Kirriemuir, occasionally called Kirrie, is a burgh in Angus, Scotland. Its history reaches back to earliest recorded times, when it is thought to have been a significant ecclesiastical centre. Later on it was related to witchcraft, and some older residences still feature a "witches stane" to ward off evil. In the 19th century, it was a crucial centre of the hemp profession. The dramatist J. M. Barrie was born and buried below, as well as a statue of Peter Pan stands in the town square. Though its relevance as a market community has actually reduced, its previous jute factories (currently making synthetics) echo its value in the 19th century as the centre of a home-based weaving market. Historic features near Kirriemuir consist of a carved Pictish rock referred to as the Eassie Stone, discovered in the bed of a melt near the town of Eassie. Kirriemuir declares the narrowest public footpath in Western Europe; Cat's Close, located between Grant's Pend as well as Kirkwynd. It is a mere 40 centimetres (15.75 inches) vast. The family members estate of Sir Hugh Munro, who produced Munro's Tables of Scottish mountains over 3,000 ft in altitude (which are currently called "munros"), is additionally situated near the town, as is Kinnordy House, the seat of the Lyells.
