Forfar, Angus, Scotland, UK 作者： 来源： 发布时间：2021-07-29
I. Population and Area
Continent: Europe
Country: The U.K
State/Province: Scotland
City/Town: Forfar, Angus
Total Area: 1.942 (sq mi)
Population in 2011: 14.05 (thousand）
II. Natural Geography (environment and resources)
Road
The town is located just off the main A90 Dundee to Aberdeen road which since 1987 has bypassed the town, but once passed through it.
Rail
The town was served by Forfar railway station which ran goods and passenger lines until 3 September 1967 when it closed for passenger transport as part of the Beeching cuts. A goods line from Perth continued until 1982. The station was located on the main line of the Caledonian Railway from Glasgow Buchanan Street to Aberdeen, which was the furthest north link in the chain of the West Coast Main Line from London Euston. Lines also went to Dundee, Arbroath, Brechin and Kirriemuir. The station has been demolished and replaced by a small housing estate. However, a major locomotive shed remains and is in use for vehicle body manufacture. Some bridges and cuttings still survive but the site of the goods station, which was also the town's original railway station before the one near the county buildings was built, is now mainly residential properties. The nearest stations still open are in Dundee, Carnoustie and Arbroath, which are all around 14 miles (23 km) away.
Bus
There are Stagecoach Strathtay bus services to Dundee, Arbroath, Kirriemuir, Brechin and other places.
Climate
As with most of the British Isles, Forfar has an oceanic climate (Köppen: Cfb). The nearest weather station to Forfar is located around 3 miles (5 km) north of Forfar, and is 91 m (299 ft) above sea level.
III. Economy
Forfar salary stats
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·The average Forfar salary is £25,610.
·Currently there are 65 live job ads in Forfar, out of 662,925 jobs nationally.
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Reference Website:
https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/salaries/forfar
IV. Industrial Characterisitics
Major industries:
Forfar, small burgh (town), council area and historic county of Angus, eastern Scotland, situated at the eastern end of Forfar Loch (lake) in the scenic valley of Strathmore. It was in existence by 1057, when an early Scottish Parliament met in the castle to confer titles on the nobility. The castle also figured in English-Scottish conflicts and was finally seized and destroyed by Robert I (the Bruce) in the 14th century. Industries include food processing and textiles. Agriculture is an important part of the economy as well. Forfar is the historic county town (seat) and administrative centre of Angus. Pop. (2001) 13,410; (2011) 14,050.
Major projects and related introductions:
Power of Youth 2019
33 groups across Angus have applied for a share of £70,000 to support Youth Work projects in their areas. Young people aged S1 to 18 years voted to decide which projects should get this money. 33 bids were received totalling £83,543.95. Funding will be distributed as follows:
l24 projects will receive full finding
l4 projects part funding
l4 projects not funded
l1 project did not progress passed the panel stage
As the bids submitted were less than the funding available, the bids listed below received funding without the voting.
Reference Website:
https://www.britannica.com/place/Forfar
https://www.angus.gov.uk/community_empowerment/participatory_budgeting/power_of_youth_2019
V. Attractions
1. Frostys Funhouse：
Frosty's Funhouse is a snow and ice themed play area with a multi level adventure main frame featuring 4 lane ice slide, football and basket ball area, rapid fire cannons, ball juggler and ball pit, toddlers' race track, separate toddlers' area and loads more!
The whole thing is very tastefully themed around silver, white and blue for perfect frosty effects, so it's a lot easier on the eye for parents than the usual kooky" colour schemes that such places tend to go for! THe seating area is cunningly arranged so that every table has at least one seat with full view of the play frame so the munchkins are never really out of your sight, plus the cafe offers great options to keep you refreshed and nourished too.
Plus of course they also offer specialist birthday parties too, where kids can enjoy not only the play frame and the tasty nibbles but a Disco room with light show and amazing 3D dance floor! Cool!
2. Forfar Ice Rink：
Forfar Ice Rink, also known as Forfar Indoor Sports is the ideal place to have a go at 3 different, but traditional Scottish Sports, Curling, Bowling, and Ice Skating. We have 2 rinks for skating, plus a bowling rink to use, and we welcome skaters of all ages and ability levels. We provide coaching in all 3 sports too.
A number of Ice Skating sessions are available for you to choose from. General skating sessions take place in a relaxed environment so that you can develop your skating. There is a lovely laid back atmosphere of these sessions, making them a great way for the whole family to build up confidence on the ice in a safe environment. These sessions are popular with skaters of all ages and abilities.
The Disco session takes place every Friday night from 7.30pm to 9.30pm with disco lighting, all the latest chart music and the occasional themed night. Age restrictions apply. We also offer Parent and Toddler sessions, which are designed for children 18 months to 5 years. These sessions are aimed at building your child's confidence and improve their coordination, while also offering the chance to have lots of fun with toys on the ice.
3. Glamis Castle：
Glamis Castle offers six centuries of history to discover with 50 minute guided tours of the inside by knowledgeable friendly guides and with a Family Exhibition room amongst a number of exhibition rooms that can be accessed just with a grounds ticket.
Also take time to explore the gardens and grounds. Follow the nature trail, take a riverside walk, and discover the playground and picnic area. The shop, restaurant and cafe might tempt you too.
Reference Website:
https://www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/things-to-do/north-scotland/dundee-and-angus/forfar
VI. History
During one of the Roman invasions of modern-day Scotland, the Romans established a major camp at Battledykes, approximately 3 miles (5 km) north of Forfar; this camp was analysed to have held 50,000 to 60,000 men. From Battledykes northward the Romans established a succession of camps including Stracathro, Raedykes and Normandykes.
During the Middle Ages, a "claimant" to the throne, the daughter of the leader of the Meic Uilleim, who were descendants of King Duncan II, had her brains dashed out on Forfar market cross in 1230 while still an infant.
During the First War of Scottish Independence, the castle of Forfar was held by the English. After Robert the Bruce's victory over the Earl of Buchan, Philip, the Forester of Platane, together with some of his friends raised ladders against the wall and, climbing over, surprised the garrison and slew them. He then yielded the castle to Bruce, who rewarded him and gave instructions for its demolition.
The Meffan Museum is in the heart of the town. It was built by a daughter of the Provost Meffan as a bequest in 1898. It is home of the Forfar story. It is also an art gallery and a meeting place for local speakers, summer clubs for children and groups. The story of Forfar takes you from the history of the little cobbler shops to the burning of the witch Helen Guthrie. There is also a good selection of Pictish stones found in and around Forfar and Kirriemuir. The Large Class I Pictish stone, with a rare carving of a flower, is called the Dunnichen Stone. It was found in the early 19th century when a farmer from the East Mains of Dunnichen was ploughing. It was initially displayed at a church in the vicinity, then at Dunnichen House. In 1966 it was relocated at St Vigeans and finally moved to Dundee museum in 1972. After the Meffan Institute had been renovated it was brought to Forfar on a long term loan where it is displayed alongside the Kirriemuir Sculptured Stones. There is also a canoe, excavated from Forfar Loch, that dates back to the 11th century (one of two that were found).
Like other parts of Angus, Forfar was home to a very successful textile industry during and after the Industrial Revolution. In the late 18th century the firm of William Don & Co. (later William and John Don & Co) was founded in the town. The firm originally bought and sold webs of linen which were woven in local cottages, although it also operated a small weaving shed. In 1865 the firm merged with A J Buist, a Dundee based firm, and began construction of St James Works in Forfar. The partnership also operated mills in Dundee and later built Station Works in Forfar, which contained some 300 looms. Workers housing was also built by the firm in Forfar. Don Brothers, Buist & Company Ltd, as the firm was known from 1904, built another works in Forfar, at Strang Street, in 1929. In 1960 it merged with another Dundee firm, Low Brothers & Co (Dundee) Ltd, eventually becoming Don & Low (Holdings) Ltd. By the 1980s the Don & Low group was the United Kingdom's biggest polypropylene textile extrusion and weaving unit. The firm retains premises in Forfar, mainly producing woven and non-woven polypropylene industrial textile products and plastic food packaging. In 1958 Don Brothers, Buist & Co Ltd acquired a controlling interest in another Forfar based-textile firm, Moffat & Son Ltd, who operated Haugh Works in South Street..
In the town there is a metal plaque to General Sikorski and the Polish troops commemorating the visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to the town on 7 March 1941. The metal plaque is located on a wall on Market Street below the Sheriff Court building. It was here on 7 March 1941 that the Royal couple, along with General Sikorski, took the salute in the march past of the Polish troops.
VII. Culture
Local sport
The town is home to senior football club Forfar Athletic, who currently play in SPFL League One and two SJFA clubs, Forfar West End, who currently play in the East Region Super League and Forfar Albion, who currently play in the East Region Premier League North. Forfar Athletic's ground, Station Park, also plays host to matches featuring Dundee United Reserves.
Youth and Women's Football is also available in the town, with Forfar Boys F.C (boys only), Lochside Boys F.C (boys only) and Forfar Farmington F.C (boys, girls and women's) All the clubs have SFA Quality Mark Award at some level.
Rugby Union is represented in the town by Strathmore Rugby Football Club, who play their home games at Inchmacoble Park, beside Forfar Loch. Strathmore Cricket Club, founded in 1862, has played at Lochside Park since 1873. Forfar Loch is home to Forfar Sailing Club. The town has a swimming pool and a separate dedicated leisure centre. It also has an ice rink which was built in the early 1990s and this is home to the local curling club. There are also many bowling clubs, and the Forfar Golf Club] which is situated at Cunninghill to the east of the town. Angus Gliding Club operates at Roundyhill, between Glamis and Kirriemuir. It also has a newly built skatepark which is near the town's leisure centre.
Other items of interest
The town is traditionally identified with the Forfar Bridie, a meat pastry snack popular with locals and visitors, although strictly it comes from nearby Glamis. The Forfar Bridie has been featured on many TV programmes. A recipe for the Forfar bridie was also featured in "Maw Broon's Cookbook".
Another feature of the town is the Forfar Loch Country Park, which is visited by locals as a walking venue. It is said that the Forfar Loch extended over much more of Forfar in the 1800s, going as far up as Orchardbank and Wellbrae. A drainage project brought the water level down. In about the same time period the loch was used to dump raw sewage; thankfully this practice is no longer continued: it is now treated sewage.
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh visited the town and surrounding area in 2004 (the first time in around 30 years) and again in 2011. HRH Prince Charles, the Duke of Rothesay, visited the town in April 2012 to take the salute of the Black Watch during the regiment's homecoming parade, marking its return from a six-month tour of duty in Afghanistan.
The town lies in Strathmore and is situated just off the main A90 road between Perth and Aberdeen, with Dundee (the nearest city) being 13 miles (21 km) away. It is approximately 5 miles (8 km) from Glamis Castle, seat of the Bowes-Lyon family and ancestral home of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, and where the late Princess Margaret, younger sister of Queen Elizabeth II, was born in 1930.
The town is near to the Angus Glens, including Glen Doll, Glen Clova and Glen Prosen, that are popular with skiers and hill walkers.
VIII. Other information
Forfar and the surrounding area is supplied with water by Scottish Water from Lintrathen and Backwater reservoirs in Glen Isla. Electricity distribution is by Scottish Hydro Electric plc, part of the Scottish and Southern Energy group.
Waste management is handled by Angus Council. From June 2014, there has been a comprehensive recycling service in place, succeeding the more limited kerbside recycling scheme introduced in 2005. Recyclable waste (encompassing paper, card, cans, plastics and glass) is now collected fortnightly, on alternate weeks with non-recyclable waste, with households having separate bins for each purpose. (Garden and food waste are also collected for separate processing.) Roughly two-thirds of non-recyclable material is sent to landfill at Angus Council's site at Lochhead, Forfar and the remainder sent for incineration (with energy recovery) outside the council area.
A recycling centre is located at Queenswell Road. Items accepted include, steel and aluminium cans, cardboard, paper, electrical equipment, engine oil, fridges and freezers, garden waste, gas bottles, glass, liquid food and drinks cartons, plastic bottles, plastic carrier bags, rubble, scrap metal, shoes and handbags, spectacles, textiles, tin foil, wood and yellow pages. Angus council publishes details of where and how each product is processed. There are also glass banks at the Abbeygate and Tesco car parks. The Angus Council area had a recycling rate of 34.7% in 2007/08.
Healthcare is supplied in the area by NHS Tayside. The nearest hospitals with accident and emergency departments are Arbroath Infirmary and Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. Primary Health Care in Forfar is supplied by several practices, based at Ravenswood Surgery on New Road, Academy Medical Centre in Academy Street and Lour Road Group Practice.Forfar, along with the rest of Scotland is served by the Scottish Ambulance Service.
As from April 2013, law enforcement is provided by Police Scotland and Forfar is served by Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
IX. Contact information
Mayor/Officer: Brian Boyd
Tel: 01307 494245
Mail: cllrboyd@angus.gov.uk
Reference Website:
https://www.angus.gov.uk/councillors/councillor_brian_boyd