J M Barrie Birthplace Kirriemuir Angus Scotland
Tour Scotland video of the birthplace of J. M. Barrie in Kirriemuir on visit to Angus. Sir James Matthew Barrie, 1st Baronet, OM, born 9th of May 1860 was a Scottish author and dramatist, best remembered today as the creator of Peter Pan. Barrie died of pneumonia on 19th of June 1937 and is buried at Kirriemuir next to his parents and two of his siblings. He left the bulk of his estate, excluding the Peter Pan works, which he had previously given to Great Ormond Street Hospital, to his secretary Cynthia Asquith. His birthplace at 4 Brechin Road in Kirriemuir is maintained as a museum.
Barrie's Birthplace (1937)
SIR JAMES BARRIE'S BIRTHPLACE.
Kirriemuir, Forfar. Scotland.
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J M Barrie Garden Sculpture Kirriemuir Angus Scotland
Tour Scotland March video of the Peter Pan statue in the garden of the birthplace of J M Barrie in Kirriemuir on visit to Angus.
J M Barries Birthplace Kirriemuir
Day Visiting j M Barries Birthplace Peter Pan Creator In Kirriemuir, Scotland.
J M Barrie Memorial Fountain Kirriemuir Angus Scotland
Tour Scotland March video of the J M Barrie Memorial Fountain situated on the corner of Schoolwynd and Brechin Road in Kirriemuir on visit to Angus. This fountain which is no longer used as such is decorated with motifs drawn from the works of J. M. Barrie including Mary Rose, Peter Pan, The Boy David and the Window in Thrums. The Boy David holds a sling in one hand and a heavy sword in the other. Peter Pan is also given a sword. The inscription reads, In memory of James M. Barrie, novelist and playwright, 1860 to 1937.
Autumn Peter Pan Statue Kirriemuir Angus Scotland
Tour Scotland Autumn travel video of the Peter Pan statue, the boy who refused to grow up, on the High Street on ancestry, genealogy visit to Kirriemuir, Angus. Kirriemuir's most famous son was the author JM Barrie, born May 9, 1860, the son of a weaver, and the creator of Peter Pan. Barrie never recovered from the shock he received at six from a brother’s death and its grievous effect on his mother. Throughout his life Barrie wished to recapture the happy years before his mother was stricken, and he retained a strong childlike quality in his adult personality. The original sculpture was made by Alistair Smart, and stood in Glengate, Kirriemuir, but following damage to it a replacement was made and erected in its present position in the High Street. It was unveiled by the Countess of Airlie on August 13th 1994. Barrie died of pneumonia at a nursing home in Manchester Street, Marylebone, an area in the West End of London, England, on 19 June 1937. He was buried at Kirriemuir next to his parents and two of his siblings. Barrie’s marriage in 1894 to the actress Mary Ansell was childless and apparently unconsummated.
J M Barrie's grave
JM Barrie's grave in Kirriemuir, Scotland. Overlooking Kirriemuir. Both his birthplace and the Auld Licht Manse are visible from the grave ( white buildings)
Airlie Arms Hotel, Kirriemuir, United Kingdom, HD Review
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Airlie Arms Hotel is located in Kirriemuir, 25 miles from Perth and 15 miles from Dundee. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.
The rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV. You will find a kettle in the room. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom.
There is dry cleaning services at the property.
You can play darts at this hotel, and car rental is available. St. Andrews is 24 miles from Airlie Arms Hotel, and Pitlochry is 28 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Aberdeen Airport, 47 miles from the property.
Driving To Kirriemuir Angus Scotland
Tour Scotland video of driving to Kirriemuir on ancestry visit to Angus. The history of Kirriemuir reaches back to earliest recorded times, when it seems to have been a major ecclesiastical centre. Later it was identified with witchcraft, and some older houses still feature a ‘witches stane’ to ward off evil. In the 19th century, it was an important centre of the jute trade. The playwright J.M. Barrie was born and buried here
Winter Peter Pan Statue Kirriemuir Angus Scotland
Tour Scotland Winter travel video of the Peter Pan statue on the High Street on ancestry visit to Kirriemuir, Angus. Kirriemuir's most famous son was the author JM Barrie, the creator of Peter Pan. The original sculpture was made by Alistair Smart, and stood in Glengate, Kirriemuir, but following damage to it a replacement was made and erected in its present position in the High Street. It was unveiled by the Countess of Airlie on August 13th 1994.
Places to see in ( Kirriemuir - UK )
Places to see in ( Kirriemuir - UK )
Kirriemuir, sometimes called Kirrie, is a burgh in Angus, Scotland. Its history reaches back to earliest recorded times, when it seems to have been a major ecclesiastical centre. Later it was identified with witchcraft, and some older houses still feature a ‘witches stane’ to ward off evil. In the 19th century, it was an important centre of the jute trade. The playwright J.M. Barrie was born and buried here, and a statue of Peter Pan stands in the town square.
The history of Kirriemuir extends to the early historical period and it appears to have been a centre of some ecclesiastical importance. The Kirriemuir Sculptured Stones, a series of late Pictish cross slabs, are now on display at the Meffan Institute in Forfar. Kirriemuir has a history of accused witches back in the 16th century. Many of the older buildings have a witches stane built in to ward off evil. This is a hard grey stone set into the local red sandstone which the buildings were built from. A pond on the outskirts of town, known as the Witch Pool, was where the supposed witches were meant to have been drowned.
Kirriemuir sits looking south towards Glamis and the Sidlaws over Strathmore (one of the most fertile fruit growing areas in Scotland). Its position at the base of the Angus glens makes it an attractive centre for hill-walking on nearby Munros, fishing, partridge, pheasant and grouse shooting and deer-stalking. There is also an 18-hole golf course with views north to Glen Clova and Glen Doll. The town comprises mainly two areas, Northmuir and Southmuir.
The town has 2 main parks - one of which lies in the Gairie Burn valley and the other at the top of Kirriemuir Hill. The Den can be split into 2 parts. The east Den lies to the east of Bellies Brae (The Commonty) and the west Den lies to the west of Bellies Brae. This park has a paddling pool, which tends to be cold but warms in the sunshine. The Den can be prone to flooding as it is located in a deep valley and this last happened in December 2012. In the far west Den, there is a large waterfall, often called the Den Waterfall, and the Cuttle Well.
The Hill or Peter Pan Park as it is called by locals, is located in Northmuir. A playpark was built in November 2010 which has a Peter Pan theme. The park is very popular with children. Smaller parks include Davidson Park in the Southmuir and Martin Park which is off Slade Road.
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Easter Sunday Drive Road To Kirriemuir Angus Scotland
Tour Scotland Easter Sunday video of a drive on the road from Meigle, Perthshire, on ancestry visit to Kirriemuir in Angus region. Kirriemuir has a history of accused witches back in the 16th century. Many of the older buildings have a witches stane built in to ward off evil. It is well known as the birthplace of Peter Pan creator and Rector of the University of St Andrews, J.M. Barrie. Bon Scott of AC/DC was born in nearby Forfar and lived in Kirriemuir for a short time from 1947 until 1950 when his family emigrated to Australia,
Winter Road Trip Drive To Kirriemuir Angus Scotland
Tour Scotland Winter travel video of a sunny road trip drive, with music, North on the A928 road, to Kirriemuir on ancestry visit to Angus. The history of Kirriemuir reaches back to earliest recorded times, when it seems to have been a major ecclesiastical centre. Later it was identified with witchcraft, and some older houses still feature a ‘witches stane’ to ward off evil. In the 19th century, it was an important centre of the jute trade. The playwright J.M. Barrie was born and buried here. After skirting the grounds of Glamis Castle, of Macbeth and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother fame, the A928 road crosses a dismantled railway line and continues to Kirriemuir, where it runs into the town centre
Kirriemuir Vintage Railway Exhibition
Model rail enthusiasts gathered in Angus for the Kirriemuir Vintage Railway Exhibition.
Kirriemuir Camera Obscura Scotland
Kirriemuir Camera Obscura. The Camera Obscura is located on Kirrie Hill, overlooking Kirriemuir and the valley of Strathmore, Scotland.
Ancestry Genealogy Photographs Kirriemuir Angus Scotland
Tour Scotland wee video of photographs of Kirriemuir in Angus Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland. In the 19th century this town was a centre of a home weaving industry. Kirriemuir also has a history of accused witches back in the 16th century. Many of the older buildings have a witches stone built in to ward off evil. J. M. Barrie, author of Peter Pan, was born in Kirriemuir, his father David Barrie was a modestly successful weaver.
Old Photographs Kirriemuir Angus Scotland
Old photographs of Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland. Kirriemuir has a history of accused witches back in the 16th century. Many of the older buildings have a witches stone built in to ward off evil. it was an important centre of the jute trade. The playwright J.M. Barrie was born and buried here. Bon Scott of AC/DC was born in nearby Forfar and lived in Kirriemuir for a short time from 1947 until 1950 when his family emigrated to Australia. Actor David Niven claimed Kirriemuir as his birthplace. Three former residents of the town have won the Victoria cross, Captain Charles Lyell, Corporal Richard Burton and Private Charles Melvin, all during the first world war
There's Hope... (JM Barrie and the Lost Boys)
poem by Anno Birkin to a video of him in Flanders as a 3 year old exploring with his mum, Bee at the British War Cemetery at Voormezeele in Belgium in April 1984. They are upon the grave of George Llewelyn Davies (the eldest of the 5 boys that inspired their gaurdian, JM Barrie to write Peter Pan).
The video is shot by his dad, Andrew, who wrote the biography JM Barrie and the Lost Boys and the tv miniseries of the same subject. The poem is read by the actor, Ian Holm, who played JM Barrie in the television series.
Anno was killed in 2001. For more of his words and music, please visit: anno.co.uk
For more on JM Barrie, the boys, and Peter Pan, please visit: jmbarrie.co.uk
J.M. Barrie's House
Home of J.M. Barrie, playwright, author and creator of 'Peter Pan'.
Peter Pan Statue Hyde Park J M Barrie, snow in summer.
The much used in films Peter Pan statue in Hyde Park. Commissioned by J M Barrie. This statue is one of my favourites. Filmed here with all the pollen/seeds blowing across the image, looks like snow in summertime. Leave it running to the end and the snow effect increases.