Montrose is a bustling coastal town with an ancient history and one of the widest High Streets in Scotland with a variety of great shops.
Scurdie Ness Lighthouse has been protecting shipping along the coastline for almost 150 years and continues to guide ships and boats to this day.
Bamse the Norwegian St Bernard dog was a crew member in WWII stationed in Montrose. Bamse was a firm favourite with the locals and was eventually buried in the sand dunes on the banks of the River South Esk.
Montrose has lots of things to see and do including visiting the House of Dun, a stunning Georgian mansion dating back to the 18th century, Montrose Basin Visitor Centre, where you can enjoy stunning views of birds and other wildlife, and Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre, site of Britain’s first operational military air station which was established in 1913.
Follow the Montrose Robert Burns Trail, developed by the Montrose Burns Club, which includes stories of Burns along with artefacts, buildings, sites in and around Montrose and people connected to his time in this area.
Take the kids to the Seafront Splash and enjoy playing outside before catching the latest films at Montrose Playhouse.
Take at look at our suggestions for things to see and do during a Day Out in Montrose.
Take a look at things to see and do, places to eat and places to stay around Montrose.
