Overview for Dundee Road, FORFAR, DD8 1HW

Introduction

Forfar is the county town of Angus, Scotland and the administrative centre for Angus Council, with a new multi-million pound office complex located on the outskirts of the town. As of 2021, the town has a population of 16,280.

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 Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, and where the late Princess Margaret, younger sister of Queen Elizabeth II, was born in 1930.

Forfar dates back to the temporary Roman occupation of the area, and was subsequently held by the Picts and the Kingdom of Scotland. During the Scottish Wars of Independence, Forfar was occupied by English forces before being recaptured by the Scots and presented to Robert the Bruce. Forfar has been both a traditional market town and a major manufacturing centre for linen and jute. Today the main activities are agriculture and tourism around scenic Strathmore. The local glens are visited by hill-walkers, and there are ski-slopes in the mountains. The town is home to a number of local sporting teams, including the League Two football club, Forfar Athletic.

The Forfar bridie, a Scottish meat pastry snack, is traditionally identified with the town.

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Summary for Dundee Road, FORFAR, DD8 1HW

Scottish Region
This postcode is in the
Forfar and District
within
Angus
Rural/Urban
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Roadworks near DD8 1HW

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
36
In Progress
15
Completed
0
Cancelled
7

Road Safety near DD8 1HW

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Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Angus parliamentary constituency.

Angus is a constituency in Scotland. The seat has been held by Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party) since December 2019.

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Most Recent House Sales for Dundee Road, DD8 1HW

No recorded house sales or transfers for this postcode.

Local Petrol Station Prices

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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Coordinates for DD8 1HW

Latitude
56.638293
Longitude
-2.894194

Sunrise and Sunset at DD8 1HW

Sunrise
05:45
Sunset
18:46

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

DD8 1HW is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear8.71%
Cloudy58.06%
Rain10.82%
Windy22.06%
Other0.35%

Average Energy Performance

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Companies Registered at DD8 1HW

Active
1
Inactive
1

Postcode Details for DD8 1HW

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

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