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Local Attractions Accommodation Local History Feedback Nearby ... Carnoustie ... known throughout the world for it's golf courses. Arbroath ... where in 1320 the Declaration of Arbroath was sighed. Kirriemuir ... home to J.M.Barrie and a superb base from which to explore the Grampians. Maps ... Access to Montrose is excellent. To find your way around the region, load our Angus map and choose your destination! Links ... Angus Tourist Board Scottish Tourist Board Scottish Towns |
ituated on Scotland's east coast and at the mouth of the river South Esk,
Montrose has long been enjoyed as a popular holiday resort and much favoured
for it's fine seaside golf courses and a host of other amenities.
The remarkable river basin here, some two miles square, has offered protection in several ways and has contributed to the town having one of the most peaceful histories in all Scotland. 
t wasn't until the 18th century that Montrose finally had a trade route south
via a wooden bridge which was built (after the Act of Union) across the narrow
stretch of the South Esk. The Inchbrayock (or Rossie) bridge was long ago
replaced with a modern bridge.
t is a curious paradox that a town with such a peaceable history should also
be the birthplace of perhaps Scotland's greatest soldier, the Marquis of
Montrose (James Graham).
Montrose Castle sadly has all but vanished, although a few miles outside Montrose can be seen the fascinating ruins of Redcastle at Lunan Bay. Montrose was much favoured by the gentry of the county, many of whom had ellegant seaside residencies here. The High Street is particularly noteable, it being one of the widest and most spacious in Britain. |
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