John Soutar Chimney Sweeping

22/10/2026

Are these owls in cahoots?

You couldn’t make it up… another tawny owl rescue today!

This customer called earlier today to say she could hear scratching in her stove. When she took a closer look she saw a pair of talons peeking out.

Working with my dad today, we headed straight to her. We stripped the stove down, and in an effort not to scare it, we took the entire pipe outside with the owl still cosied in. It took a wee bit of persuasion, but thankfully the wee thing was unharmed and quickly flew away. Take a look at the moment it took off in the video in the comments 👇🏼

I feel very lucky to have been able to get so close to these beautiful birds - not something I expected as a chimney sweep!

I think that makes twit-twoo🦉😋

17/10/2026

A little bit about the face behind the brush… 👋

After the rather unexpected attention we've had recently following the rescue of our wee tawny owl, I thought it might be a good time to properly introduce myself to some of the newer followers of the page.
I'm John, and this is my wife Lynsey.

I'm Kirriemuir born and bred and John Soutar Chimney Sweeping is very much a local, family business. Chimney sweeping actually runs in the family — my dad swept chimneys throughout the area for around 25 years, so I suppose there's a fair bit of soot in the blood!

I started the business a few years ago and it's grown far more than I ever expected. A huge amount of that has come through repeat customers, recommendations and word of mouth, which I'm genuinely very grateful for.

For me, doing a good job isn't just about getting a chimney clean. You're trusting me to come into your home, so I think being friendly, respectful, tidy and taking the time to explain anything I find is every bit as important.

It's been slightly surreal seeing myself and the owl appearing in The Courier, STV and BBC Scotland over the past week, but it's also been lovely seeing a small Kirriemuir business getting some attention.
Lynsey puts up with the strange hours, busy winter months and, apparently now, emergency owl rescues too! 🦉

Thank you to everyone who has used my wee business, left a review, recommended me or simply shared one of my posts. It genuinely makes a difference to a local business like mine.

Lang may yer lum reek.

John

John Soutar Chimney Sweeping
Kirriemuir | Angus | Dundee | Perthshire
Chimney Sweeping • Stove Maintenance & Repairs • CCTV Inspections • Chimney Caps & Cowls
And apparently the occasional owl rescue… 🦉

10/10/2026

Keeping it local!

I’m pleased to work in collaboration with Angus Logs and I’m always happy to recommend them to customers looking for good-quality, Ready to Burn firewood.

A clean chimney and quality dry logs go hand in hand when it comes to getting the best from your stove.

If you’re needing logs, give Angus Logs a shout — and tell them John the Sweep sent you!

Info and Order - www.anguslogs.co.uk

🪵🔥 Convenient, reliable and delivery is FREE of charge.

• No hidden delivery fees
• No imported timber crates
• Locally sourced timber, processed and produced right here in Angus.

Hardwood bulk bags £130
Stovewood bulk bags £115

Larger loose tipped volume deliveries up to 6 m3 available as well:
Hardwood from £150/m3
Stovewood from £120/m3

All cut to 9 inch lengths at no extra charge, kiln dried below 20% moisture (guaranteed) and screened at least twice before delivery. Products in either hardwood or stovewood are mixed species as they are all sourced from raw material here in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Woodsure | BSL | Ready to Burn
Approved and certified by all three schemes.
Woodsure No. WS2314

Info & Orders 👉 www.anguslogs.co.uk

09/10/2026

05/10/2026

Pretty special call out last night from a customer who noticed this poor wee guy trapped in her stove! Luckily with a bit of persuasion we managed to get him free from the pipe unharmed. See the video in the comments for the moment he headed off home!🦉

03/10/2026

As some of you know, when i've not got my head up a chimney, I race triathlon. Last week I represented GBR at the World Triathlon Age-Group Championships in Pontevedra, Spain, coming home with an amazing 8th! A result I couldn't have dreamed of 🤩

Now it's back to work, so I must apologise if I was slow to respond to messages and calls in the last week. Sweeping is in full swing and I look forward to seeing you all soon.

John.

02/10/2026

The busy sweeping season is here!

With the colder weather creeping in, now’s the time to make sure your stove and chimney are clean, safe and ready for winter.

At John Soutar Chimney Sweeping, I offer more than just chimney sweeping — I can also help with stove maintenance & repairs, replacement glass and fire bricks, CCTV inspections and chimney cap fitting.

📍 Based in Kirriemuir and covering Angus, Dundee, Perthshire & Aberdeenshire

Professional • Reliable • Fully insured
Sweep certification provided

Appointments fill quickly at this time of year, so don’t wait until the first cold night to discover your stove needs attention!

📞 Call or WhatsApp: 07961 558938
📧 [email protected]

A clean chimney. A safer home. A warmer you.

28/09/2026

We are relocating!!!!

Opening Thursday 1st October 13 Bank Street formerly Cliff Bertrams butchers.
We are adding a selection of pre-packed butchery favourites from Scott Bros, Dundee
See you soon, Charlie and Julie.

19/09/2026

🍂 The busy sweeping season is here! 🔥

With the colder weather creeping in, now’s the time to make sure your stove and chimney are clean, safe and ready for winter.

At John Soutar Chimney Sweeping, I offer more than just chimney sweeping — I can also help with stove maintenance & repairs, replacement glass and fire bricks, CCTV inspections and chimney cap fitting.

📍 Based in Kirriemuir and covering Angus, Dundee, Perthshire & Aberdeenshire

🧹 Professional • Reliable • Fully insured
📜 Sweep certification provided

Appointments fill quickly at this time of year, so don’t wait until the first cold night to discover your stove needs attention!

📞 Call or WhatsApp: 07961 558938
📧 [email protected]

🔥 A clean chimney. A safer home. A warmer you.

15/09/2026

Do you own a holiday home or rental property with a stove or open fire?

Keeping the chimney swept regularly and professionally certified is an important part of maintaining a safe, well-cared-for property. I can also arrange annual reminders/scheduling, taking one more job off your list and helping ensure the fire is ready for your next guests.

This week I had the pleasure of working at Woodwrae Holiday Homes near Aberlemno, Angus. What a beautiful holiday let! Set on a quiet working farm overlooking the rolling Angus countryside, it sleeps up to six and even has a private hot tub — a fantastic spot for a relaxing Angus getaway.

🏡 If you fancy a stay yourself, have a look at:
Woodwrae Holiday Homes – www.woodwrae.co.uk⁠

John Soutar Chimney Sweeping

🔥 Chimney Sweeping • Stove Maintenance • Certification

📍 Kirriemuir | Angus | Dundee | Perthshire | Aberdeenshire

📞 Call or WhatsApp: 07961 558938

*Own or manage a holiday let? Get in touch and I can arrange your annual sweep and certification.*