No. of Days
1
Transport
Theme
- Heritage Attractions
- Nature and Wildlife
Highlights and Delights
Explore the beautiful town of Montrose. Take in the delights at the House of Dun, learn about the towns aviation history at Montrose Air Station, see wildlife at Montrose Basin and catch the latest films at Montrose Playhouse.
A Day Out in Montrose
Location 1: Montrose Air Station
Montrose Air Station was established in 1913 as the first operational military air station in the UK, and the heritage centre on this site is the first stop for your day out in Montrose.
This fantastic centre tells the story of the air station’s past through collections of photographs, memorabilia and stunning replica aircraft and is great fun for all the family.
Location 2: House of Dun
Next up is the House of Dun, a beautiful Georgian mansion house, once home to the Erskine family. Designed by renowned architect William Adam, the house has lots of stunning features including the decorative plasterwork and hand-stitched embroidery.
Enjoy lunch at Erskine’s Café at House of Dun. The café has a great range of lunch options and home baking, all freshly made using local produce.
Location 3: Montrose Basin
Montrose Basin is a designated nature reserve, home to thousands of resident and migrant birds and the visitor centre is not to be missed during a visit to Montrose.
Enjoy stunning panoramic views across the reserve using the binoculars and telescopes provided and learn more about the range of wildlife which can be seen here.
Location 4: Montrose Playhouse
Head along and catch the latest film at Montrose Playhouse, which has modern, comfortable and fully accessible cinema screens.
The venue also has a packed programme of events, workshops, classes and activities aimed at all ages and abilities. And you can enjoy something to eat and drink in the vibrant Reel café bar.
This is just a flavour of all that is available for visitors to Montrose – there’s lots more to see and do, with something for everyone!
Travel Information
Montrose has excellent rail connections and is on the main Aberdeen to London line.
There is a regular bus service to Montrose from around Angus and Dundee. Montrose is also on the Stagecoach bus route from Aberdeen to London.
Situated on the A92, 30 miles north of Dundee, Montrose is easy to drive to.