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The Meffan Museum and Art Gallery

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Art gallery with wide open space and laminate floor. Pictures are hung at shoulder height for someone standing.

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Situated in the Vale of Strathmore, in the heart of the county of Angus, the town of Forfar is approximately 20 minutes from Dundee, 1 hour from Aberdeen and 1½ hours from Edinburgh. In Forfar’s historic town centre is “The Meffan” built in 1898 as a bequest from the daughter of Provost Meffan. Originally Forfar’s library and museum, the building is now a lively art gallery and museum.

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finnberrys

Sept 2026

Interesting and mostly accessible museum

We visited this museum whilst on a road trip exploring Angus. Forfar has a rich history and this museum helped us to understand more about the town and surrounding area. It doesn't open until 10:30 in the morning and we spent about 90 minutes there.

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Disabled Access Information Provided by The Meffan Museum and Art Gallery

Disabled Access at The Meffan Museum and Art Gallery

Full disabled access is available at the Meffan, including a lift to the upper galleries. A disabled toilet is available on ground floor.

Toilets features at The Meffan Museum and Art Gallery

Disabled toilet is available on the ground floor.

Accessible toilet

A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements is available within the main public areas.