Live Montrose

Living In and Around Montrose

With a population of 10,845 (Census 2001), Montrose is the most northerly of the Angus coastal towns situated between the mouths of the Rivers South and North Esk.

Montrose is an attractive Burgh with a wealth of architecture, and is a centre for international trade. Montrose is an important commercial port for its thriving oil and gas industry.

The town itself boasts the widest high street in Scotland with picturesque closes leading to secluded gardens. Most impressive of all is the town's spectacular view of a two-mile tidal lagoon, Montrose Basin, which is considered a nature reserve of international importance.

Local Services

Information about allocation of housing and relocation advice can be found at the local housing office in Montrose which serves Montrose, Craigo, Ferryden, Hillside, Lunan, Maryton and surrounding landward areas. Telephone: 01674 673280.

For additional advice regarding council services your local ACCESS Office provides a single point of contact.

Places of Interest

Montrose benefits from being on the main north east coastal railway line to Aberdeen, which also links the town to Arbroath, Carnoustie and Monifieth. The town has a museum, art gallery and library. The library has an online catalogue and online community resources file which lists community activities and events in Angus.

Find out more about things to see and do on the Visit Montrose page.

The Montrose Society

The Montrose Society was founded in 1956 when a famous old building in the town, known as the Toorie House, was threatened with demolition.

Unfortunately, the founder-members were unsuccessful in their efforts, but sufficient impetus was generated for those people to decide to do their utmost to ensure that the town's history would be understood and protected.

Since its beginnings the Society has compiled a significant archive of documents and photographs; it has an active element which is making constructive suggestions for the improvement of Montrose's already impressive High Street and which interests inself in planning matters.

Each year a programme of monthly talks is arranged, the subjects ranging over local topics and, occasionally, subjects of a more general Scottish nature.

To involve the commercial community in the apprearance of the town, the Society has an annual awards scheme.