old friends re-united
I forgot to add my email address to "old friends re-united" maggielenross@yahoo.com
— margaret lenox(ross), October 24, 2009

old friends re-united
loved reading the comments,seeing the pictures. Now live in the US and have done for 45 years. My brothers name was Adam Ross(TEX)If you do remember me I would love to hear from you.To-day I'm sitting at the computer at Betty Johnson's home in New Jersey. Jean Leslie is also here at Betty's visiting me from Dundee (she is also previously from Forfar)
— margaret lenox( ross), October 24, 2009

Thank you
Thank you for posting all these pictures. For those of us who live far away from Scotland, this is the best way for us to find out about the smaller towns. I am also doing family research on my husband's family--many of whom came from the Forfar-Glamis area. His grandmother was Mary Farquharson Fearn and she was born in Arbroath in 1892. Her father was the gamekeeper at Panmure estates; his name was John Sutton Fearn who married Mary Fairweather. Some of his family still live in Scotland but I don't have any contact with them or even know their names. I have the names of the Fearn siblings: Nellie Taylor, Alice Geddes, and Nan Lumsden. I also have another one who is possibly a cousin, Beth Fearn. If anyone is related to or knows these people, please contact me at mlvc@earthlink.net
— MaryLou, May 17, 2009

Let me add my email. Jethro123@comcast.net
— Marlyn cullen, May 11, 2009

Looking for history of James Webster
Hello, I am looking for any information on James Webster born in Forfar, Scotland in around 1848 he had a son named Fitzmaurice Webster that moved to america. i live in New England in the USA. Any information would be great. Regards, Marlyn
— marlyn cullen, May 11, 2009

I think my forbears came from a place called Ardounie in Forfarshire. I am trying to trace ancestry back from a James Duncan, b. 1735 in, I believe, Scotland. I have found a reference to an Alexander Duncan of Ardounie, in the early 1700s, on another website, but have had no success in finding any further information about him. (The Ardounie connection comes from the name my father gave our farm when he bought it in Pennsylvania in 1945. My father has passed on, so any source of the Ardounie name died with him.)

Alan Duncan, Fayetteville, Tennessee
— Alan Duncan, March 24, 2009

mr
keith mccue would love to here from you ,I still live in forfar
— richard stewart, March 11, 2009

Inchmacoble Park
I've great memories of the Strathmore Rugby Club and matches played over the years at the park. Would love to see the new clubhouse.
— Hunter, January 7, 2009

Inchmacoble Park
I've great memories of the Strathmore Rugby Club and matches played over the years at the park. Would love to see the new clubhouse.
— Hunter, January 7, 2009

Was born there in of 1942. Immigratedd to Canada after the war on a sip call the Aquatania

Even at such a young age I have many fond memories of Forfar. I have lived all across Canada and now reside in B.C.

It was such a treat to view these photos.
— Johan, November 5, 2008

Cousin
My mother's cousin Mabel Jack lives at 1 Reid Park Road, I enjoyed looking at the pictures & getting an idea of what your town looks like. My mother & her mom, dad, sister & 6 brothers came to Canada in 1929. She has since passed on but I keep in touch with her cousin.
— Barbara Thorne, October 21, 2008

Fyfe Street
Stevan

Any chance of taking a photo of FYFE STREET? Dont suppose you know how it got its name and when?

Lorna
— Lorna Kinnaird, September 10, 2008

Saddlers of Forfar - and others
I also have SADDLER (the one's who worked in the Bakery), LINDSAY, DOIG, MITCHELL, KERR, LOWSON, WHYTE, PETRIE, RAMSAY, MOIR, etc in my family history - if you want to know more, please email me at: lorna-kinnaird@blueyonder.co.uk - thanks.
— Lorna Kinnaird, September 6, 2008

GREAT PICTURES KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK..FROM A FORFARLASS IN THE USA...
— BETTY LEMANSKI, September 5, 2008

Fyfe/Lowson/Petrie/Kerr/Kinnear/Strang
This site is wonderful - just love these photos - well done.

I am tracing family history of many different families in Forfar - especially FYFE. The Fyfe's owned quite a bit of property in Forfar as well as Balmashanner Quarry. If you want to discuss family history please email me: lorna-kinnaird@blueyonder.co.uk - thanks.
— Lorna Kinnaird, August 28, 2008

hi there i livehear in 'sunny' Forfar your picsare great
— sarah, June 24, 2008

Memories happy memories
I don't visit Frfar very often so it was great to stumble onto this site and bring back so many happy memories. Keep up the good work. A tear was definitely shed a the the thought of Wellbrae shutting it was a very good school with lovely teachers and staff, Mrs Band, Miss Kay Mrs Richardson, Mrs Elder, Mrs Racioner (could never spell that name), Mrs Falconer Mr Doig and who could forget Mrs White and sister Mrs Rough.....Happy days
— Ruth (Duncan) Mason, May 30, 2008

just wanted to thank you for the memories i moved from forfar with my parents when i was 6, and it brings back a few things of when i was a we lad now live in oklahoma
— RON RATTRAY, May 19, 2008

I'm looking for information on descendents of Alexander & Marry Morrison Christie. They were both born in Forfar and Alexander emigrated to the US after Mary died in 1843. Eleven children, incuding David Morrison Christie of "my" line.
— Karen Conklin, April 30, 2008

Mess age for Doug Smart please contact me as I do know some contacts Sutties. e.mail galemap@shaw.ca
— Pam Emsley, April 26, 2008

dispicacle
it should have every street
— Bobby, April 1, 2008

Fairweathers of Forfar
Pam Emsley - please e-mail Linda O'Brien at obrienlinda@justice.com Thanks
— Linda O'Brien, March 2, 2008

Fairweathers of Forfar
Pan Emsley - please can you e-mail me. My great-great-grandfather was Andrew Fairweather and my gggrandmother was Jessie Lindsay. (I am pretty sure of this) and I have a copy of a handwritten list of Andrew/Jessie & 12 children which was addressed to a CA Emsley New Ferry Cheshire. This is exciting. Hope to hear from you.
— Linda O'Brien, March 2, 2008

Pam Emsley please email me
Hoping you can pass this message onto Pam Emsley your last comment of 14 February 2008 - I feel that we may be distantly related as my Nana was a Farquharson who's mother was Jessie Fairweather born on 21 March 1860 in Forfar. Thank you ever so much- Margaret Latimer please email me marglat@hotmail.com
— Margaret Latimer, February 22, 2008

Pam Emsley please email me
Hoping you can pass this message onto Pam Emsley your last comment of 14 February 2008 - I feel that we may be distantly related as my Nana was a Farquharson who's mother was Jessie Fairweather born on 21 March 1860 in Forfar. Thank you ever so much- Margaret Latimer please email me marglat@hotmail.com
— Margaret Latimer, February 22, 2008

Mrs
My Grandmother was born in Forfar in 1858 she was a Fairweather and there was nine children in the Family.Her dad was Andrew and mother was Janet/Jessie Lindsay.I am working on my family tree and it is lovely to see the pictures of Forfar.Regards to the people of Forfar an ex pat now living in Canada
— Pam Emsley, February 14, 2008

Great memories
Great photos. I lived in near Forfar in the late 70s. Attended Forfar academy. Moved back to USA 1980. These pics brought back a lot of memories. Thanks.
— Mark Peres, December 3, 2007

bring on more great memories
Lived in Forfar as a child.Moved to Canada 1970.Enjoyed your pictures very much.I also remember Mrs Doig. Also Mr Stewart and Nan was my aunt best friend. Lived on Victoria St. and Graham Crs in the sixties.Keep up the good work
— jackie blazek( nee fullerton), November 20, 2007

My Granfather was born and grew up just outside of Forfar (Templebank Farm) I visited in the early 80's and enjoyed viewing the photos.
— Douglas Smart, October 29, 2007

I am searching for some information. I have just found an empty envelope which was sent to my father. It is dated March 19, 1945. The return address is E. Dutton Craichie House by Forfar Angus Scotland. My father was Lance Corporal John Dutton, a canadian soldier in WW2. Thank you.
— Linda Dutton, October 21, 2007

I last visited Forfar in 1984. Your pics look great. My great grandfather lived at Templebank Farm just outside Forfar near Glamis at the turn of the century. Any relatives of the Smarts or Kirriemuir Sutties about? Thanks , Douglas
— douglas smart, July 29, 2007

crackin pics of the town.. was just looking for pics of wellbrae primary as i started my education back there in 1975,and they closing it at the summer holidays.. going there on thursday night to see it before they lock the doors... funny huh,, all those years we detested the school and now we gaze upon it with a sentimental tear in our eyes!!
— Joe Black, June 12, 2007

forfar
I lived in Forfar in about 1975. I live at BankHead House, Bank Head Road. Just wondered if the house is still there.
— Paul, January 18, 2007

Home is where the heart is.....
My roots lie in Forfar & these photographs brought back a lot of fond memories. Would be great if you could add Frank's chipper & the 'big' house in Lour Road but guess I can't have it all. Keep up the good work Stevan.
— Susan Smart, October 10, 2006

Family Connection
One of my great grandfathers, John Martin, was born in Crossgate, Forfar in 1843. He married in Brisbane, Australia in 1871. His parents were Robert Martin and Jane Watson. Is anyone in Forfar descended from this family?
— Jocelyn Morgan, August 19, 2006

Family history
Thanks for the photos - they are wonderful. I am searching for family roots in Forfar and this lets me see where some of my ancestors once lived.

I am in the US in Houston, Texas
— Judi, July 20, 2006

I had the shop at thornton park. your dad was a great and good friend of mine.

a job very well done stevan. say high to your Dad from me. Ron.broken arrow usa.5/5/06
— ron rattray, May 5, 2006

RUTH
Hiya steven thank you so much 4 making this site,its so intresting to seen ma home town
— RUTH SMITH, March 16, 2006

I am anAustralian and in 1962 I married Norman Millar in St James's Church . Norman is the son of Norman and Annie Millar who lived in Jamieson St from 1936 until 1981. Norman has lived in Sydney Australia for the last 36 years and has not been back for 20 years! However he still plays golf regularly and he learnt to play with his dad on Forfar Golf Course!Thankyou for the photos-meg and norman
— margaret millar, March 13, 2006

e-mail address
Well this is where you could write to: guido1@onlinehome.de
— Guido, February 3, 2006

School exchange Forfar - Deggendorf
Hello - I did a school exchange with Forfar a long time ago - some 27 years; pleasant memories indeed. Michael (or any other you guys (Malcolm?), if you read this just write. Me and my family will travel to Scotland this summer, so maybe... Is there still this television and radio shop owned by your father? (Nice photos, too)
— Guido, February 3, 2006

Mr
Beautiful place. There is a housing estate in Singapore named after it. It is called "Forfar Heights" and is located in Strathmore Ave., Queenstown, Singapore. Most of the residents do not know why their housing estate is thus named but I believe they will be proud and happy when they see these pictures. Thanks.
— Low Ah Tee, December 5, 2005

Systems Officer
Thank-you for taking these pictures. I believe my ancestry is there. It was eerie thinking my ggg-parents could have walked those streets and seen that scenery.
— George Ayton, October 6, 2005

ANY PHOTOS OF CASTLE STREET THE GARAGE THE PUB (THE CASTLE) THE GREENS & THE NORTH SCHOOL
— HASTIE / M CLAREN, July 30, 2005

Always good to see the 'wee' place when not at hame.

Euan
— Euan Sturrock, April 26, 2005

Wilson family who ran Balmoral Inn
Love the site and the photos. My mother's family also relates to the Christies and Wilsons that ran the Balmoral Inn for years. Would love to talk to other relations. My mom traveled from America with her mom and dad John and Lavinia Wilson in 1936. They stayed at the adjacent Forfar Arms.
— Linda Roake Hubley, November 12, 2004

Graham Crescent
I remember the days of the witches hat, The Miltons, Shirley, Lorna, Stevan & Sharon,The Stewarts on the corner, Carolanne, the Boyds, the Gold's and the Gaulds, the good times we all had oh and I cant forget Alec Campbell. Berry pickin in the summer, Tatties in the Autumn.. The smell of langlands schoo.. I hope you are all keeping well!! How I do miss Graham Crescent.
— Kia-Ora, September 7, 2004

Wondering if anyone remembers the Balmoral Inn, which was run by our relatives the Wilsons, many many years ago.
— anonymous, July 6, 2004

Great pictures and a good job Stevan. Brings back memories of when I grew up there. I've never been home since leaving for Australia 30 yrs ago.
— Keith McCue, June 22, 2004

loon for ever
just found the site by luck.just about............. brought a tear to my eye.north school looks good ,can you lean over the wall and get a picture of 45 goose croft for me ? love to hear from anybody that was there in my time(school)57- was it 62....or 3.mrs doig was my best teacher,mrs smith aclose second.Mr white gave me the belt more than most so he is about.......well he is outside the top ten.....ish. ka kite ano

andra.
— andrew carrie, June 16, 2004

I enjoyed looking at Forfar North Primary School, or "Wellbrae" as it is now called, it evoked many happy memories. I attended the school from 1958 until 1963 when my family returned to Glasgow. I am sitting here remembering the sights, sounds and smells (new leather schoolbags, apples and milk) of happy schooldays.... Mrs Smith, Miss Fosick, Miss Lowson, Mrs Doig....

Bob
— Robert W McCallum, April 11, 2004

Good selection of photos.
Well done to you at 10 years old taking photos like this. I remember my photos at that age and they were not great. Having moved from Carmyllie to USA it was nice to look at local photos. Good luck. Regards Ian Kerr
— Ian Kerr, February 11, 2004

Stevan
The Photographer for all these photos is ten years old. He did his best
— Stevan Hogg, October 13, 2003

The picture of Wellbrae Primary school is a bit insulting, youve only got a photo of the dinner hall! (im an ex-pupil) Otherwise, great site!
— Jemma, October 13, 2003

Great effort Stevan, makes one very nostalgic seeing all the places where I grew up.
— graeme millar, September 28, 2003

This has just made my day Stevan. More than my fair share of great memories have just returned. Thanks!
— Nigel Devnani, September 23, 2003

Family ties
Thank you. I have family ties to the area but live so far away. A visit to see for myself is difficult.
— B J Hunter, September 23, 2003

Production Manager
I used to work in a printing company in forfar but cant remember the name i think it was Mcphersons is it still thier & what was the street please reply. Mark White Production Manager Metro Printing & Design Mob 0403 589 220 Ph (07) 3399 7555 Fax (07 3395 5172 9 Barramul Street Bulimba QLD 4170
— Mark White, August 22, 2003

Mrs
What is the difference it looks the same in 2003 as it did in the eighties?
— D Smith, July 18, 2003

Good pictures - many of which show a Forfar which has not changed that much. However lots of new buildings eg Tesco; Leisure centre. Thank you
— Elizabeth Knowles, May 2, 2003