Welcome to the official website for Barrie 2010: A Celebration of Imagination

J M Barrie

The 150th anniversary of Sir J.M. Barrie’s birth will be celebrated in style across the world throughout 2010. The Scottish author and dramatist James M. Barrie (1860-1937), best known for his character Peter Pan, was born on May 9th 1860 in Kirriemuir, Angus and it is there in the Little Red Town that the festival Barrie 2010: A Celebration Of Imagination will run for two weeks from 7th -23rd May this year.

In a tribute to the town’s most famous son, Kirriemuir Heritage Trust has put together a fortnight of events designed to appeal to children and adults of all ages and tastes. This is a great opportunity to join in the celebrations. There’s something for everyone: theatre, literary events including readings and book signings by a host of authors, story telling, film nights, folk music, dance, poetry, genealogy, exhibitions, guided walks and much, much more....

Church Service on Barrie's Birthday

Angus Council Officers and Councillors will join local Community Councillors at morning service in The Glens and Kirriemuir Old Parish Church on Sunday 9th May at 11.15am.

As that day is the 150th anniversary of the birth of Sir J M Barrie, Rev Malcolm Rooney has kindly agreed to include some celebration of this milestone in the service.

Members of Kirriemuir Heritage Trust, Barrie relatives, the international visitors coming to the “Celebration of Imagination” festival and its sponsors will also be guests in the congregation.

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