Meffan Museum and Art Gallery

The Meffan Institute is a museum and art gallery in Forfar, Angus. It opened in 1898 and displays local history and art. The building holds Pictish stones, Roman finds and medieval objects from the area. Among them are the Dunnichen Stone and the Kirriemuir Sculptured Stones. A 19th-century reconstruction shows daily life in Forfar. Another display recalls the Forfar witch hunts of 1661–1666. The Institute is worth the journey for its Pictish stones and witchcraft exhibits. The Dunnichen Stone is one of the most important Pictish monuments. The Kirriemuir Sculptured Stones add to the collection’s significance. The witchcraft display focuses on the trials of 1661–1666. Local artefacts from Roman and medieval times broaden the story of Angus. Visitors find a main gallery with changing art exhibitions. A separate room shows the Pictish stones and other historic carvings. The witchcraft display includes panels on the Forfar trials. The 19th-century reconstruction occupies a corner of the museum. The building itself is set in central Forfar, close to shops and cafés.