Quite literally.
Today, I decided to go on a bit of an exploration around Kirriemuir. Why not have a road trip which can also be deemed educational, right? The road trip lead me to Camera Obsura which is located in Kirriehill.
Kirriehill is a centre with a play park (Neverland), Millennium Woodlands, JM Barrie’s (the author of Peter Pan) grave, Wilkie’s Shelter and Camera Obsura. A small walk around Kirriehill and the Millennium Woodland gave me a bit of information and history about Kirriemuir.
The walk taught me a bit about JM Barrie who was a famous playwright born in Kirriemuir and his life is very celebrated in the local community. The Camera Obsura, which was unfortunately shut in the winter months, is dedicated to Barrie and is one of only three remaining in Scotland. Barrie and his family are also buried in the graveyard at Kirriehill.
The playground “Neverland” named from the story Peter Pan, was incredible. We may have had a little play until we realised it was supposed to only be for children aged between 3 and 12 years old sadly. I could have imagined taken my primary 1’s here for outdoor learning and play.
Once I returned home, I continued on the educational and productive Saturday and started my placement file. Whilst looking at my school’s website, I read that Kirriehill is where the school take the children for outdoor learning. Therefore, I felt that that a post about Kirriehill should be included in my file to show I have been here before and in the instance that my class were to go here for outdoor learning and play then I have evidence that I am aware of the location and some of the facilities it offers.
Pictured below: the play park entrance and important health and safety (no adults, sadly).
