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What to See in Montrose - Top Sights and Attractions

Discover 6 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Montrose (United Kingdom). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Dunninald Castle, Montrose Museum, and Montrose Library. Also, be sure to include Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre in your itinerary.

Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Montrose (Scotland).

Dunninald Castle

Garden in Scotland
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Garden in Scotland. Dunninald Castle is a privately owned country house south of Montrose in Angus, Scotland, which was listed as Category A by Historic Scotland in 1971.[1]

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Montrose Museum

Museum in Montrose, Scotland
wikipedia / Russ Hamer / CC BY-SA 3.0

Museum in Montrose, Scotland. Montrose Museum opened in 1842 in Montrose, Angus, Scotland. The museum came into being when in 1841 the Montrose Natural History and Antiquarian Society started a fund to expand its space; in order to house its curiosities and wonders ranging from geological and ethnographical artefacts to a collection of natural history objects and fine art. It was accredited by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council in June 2009.[2]

Address: Panmure Pl, DD10 8HF Montrose

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Montrose Library

Library in Montrose, Scotland
wikipedia / Ann Harrison / CC BY-SA 2.0

Library in Montrose, Scotland. The Montrose Library is situated in an A-listed Carnegie funded building in the north Angus coastal town of Montrose. It was first opened in 1905 and in 2018 received a £1 million refurbishment to provide it with "flexible, community focused spaces[3]

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Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre

Heritage museum in Montrose, Scotland
wikipedia / Kevan Dickin / CC BY-SA 4.0

Heritage museum in Montrose, Scotland. The Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre is located to the North of Montrose, Angus, Scotland. Montrose has the distinction of having the first operational military airfield in Great Britain and the Heritage Centre is located on the former airfield. It aims to show the human side of its history with a collection of contemporary photographs, artefacts and memorabilia. These not only tell of the history of the airfield but also the story of the men and women who served there and those who lived in the area.

The Air Station Heritage Centre is run by the Ian McIntosh Memorial Trust and is a registered Scottish charitable organisation. It is self-financing, relying on visitors fees and donations together with grants from local government and the Heritage Lottery Fund. The centre receives no regular financial support from local or national government.[4]

Address: Waldron Rd, DD10 9BD Montrose

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Montrose Basin Wildlife Reserve and Visitor Centre

Montrose Basin Wildlife Reserve and Visitor Centre
facebook / MontroseBasin / CC BY-SA 3.0

Visitor center, Zoo, Park, Relax in park

Address: A92 Montrose to Arbroath Rd, DD10 9TA Montrose

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Montrose Old and St Andrew's Church

Church in Montrose, Scotland
wikipedia / Dona Robbins / CC BY-SA 2.0

Church in Montrose, Scotland. The Old and St Andrew's Church is a Church of Scotland church in Montrose, Angus. It was dedicated in 1793. The current steeple, designed by James Gillespie Graham, was completed in 1834.[5]

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