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Red CastleThis old majestic castle stands on high ground overlooking Lunan Bay, on the North Sea coast. Only a part of the fifteenth century rectangular tower, and the 2-metre thick east curtain wall remain. The remains are those of the 15th-century keep, and the surrounding wall, or enceinte, which may date from the 13th century. A midden below the castle is continually eroding, yielding a number of artefacts now in the Montrose Museum. The castle is protected as scheduled monument.
Dunninald Castle and GardensDunninald Castle is a family home with an acclaimed walled garden, set in a planned landscape of woods and wild garden. Dunninald Castle is a large two-storey Gothic Revival castellated mansion house was completed in 1824 by the architect James Gillespie Graham. It has a three-storey corner tower and stair turret and good interiors. Guided tours of the castle explain the history of the house, the collections of furniture, paintings and displays of fine needlework photographs and memorabilia, ex
Ethie CastleThis beautiful castle was attractively situated, about ½ mile from the Angus coast and about 1½ miles south of Lunan Bay, which is a renowned and award winning beach. The castle sits within its own policies, and is surrounded by farmland. The garden and courtyard walls, together with the wooded grounds which have been supplemented by more recent plantings, ensure that the castle enjoys privacy as well as having an attractive setting.
Ferryden ViaductA single-track viaduct dating from c.1880 carrying the North British Railway over the south-east end of the Montrose Basin. It comprises 17 red-brick semi-circular arches built on a gentle bend, and at the time of survey in 2002, was still in use as part of the Edinburgh to Aberdeen railway. The structure is depicted on the 1984 edition of the OS 1:10,000 map, and crosses the boundary between the parishes of Montrose and Craig .
Montrose BasinMontrose Basin is an enclosed estuary of the river South Esk covering 750 hectares, home to over 80,000 migratory birds. The basin is protected by a number of designations, it is managed by the Scottish Wildlife Trust as a Wildlife Reserve, as well as being designated as a Local Nature Reserve, Site of Special Scientific Interest, a Special Protection Area and a Ramsar Site.
Montrose MuseumMontrose 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. Today, the museum tells the story of Montrose and its people, from the earliest archaeological finds to the gallant Marquis of Montrose and the Jacobite u
Scurdie Ness LighthouseScurdie Ness Lighthouse is located on the headland and has also been referred to as Montroseness Lighthouse. In 1867 the seafaring community of Ferryden made representations to the Commissioners of Northern Lighthouses to have a light established on Montrose Point due to the numerous shipwrecks and great loss of life along that coast. There are 11 wrecks recorded around the mouth of the estuary.
Montrose BeachA beautiful family beach with a handy promenade and car parking, plus shop and amusement centre. It also has a Seafront Splash play area for children, pools, pitch and putt and an ice cream parlour. Its golden sands stretches for three miles from Montrose to the North Esk River, with stunning views south to Scurdieness Lighthouse.
Langley Park GardensA beautiful garden Set in the grounds of an historic Georgian Mansion with far reaching views over Montrose and Montrose Basin, are Four Walled Gardens containing 3 acres of Herbaceous borders, Fruit trees and feature beds, set in 27 acres of policies. A 20 acre Wildflower Meadow has tracks mown through to give access to the Wildlife Pond and Standing Stone. Ancient Trees add to the beauty of the natural landscape.
Montrose Air Station Heritage CentreMontrose Air Station Heritage Centre is on the site of Britain’s first operational military airfield which was established by the Royal Flying Corps in February 1913. Alongside a number of airplane exhibits the Heritage Centre aims to show the human side of the Air Stations 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.
House of Dun & Montrose Basin Nature ReserveThis beautiful Georgian house, overlooking Montrose Basin, was built in 1730 by William Adam. The house features superb plasterwork, a particular and memorable feature. Outside, enjoy the attractive walled garden and woodland walks. Built in 1743 to replace the medieval tower house that had been home to the Erskine family since 1375, the house is filled with treasures that tell the stories of the people who lived here.
Colliston CastleThis is a majestic castle built in 1553 with round towers at the angles, both of which were originally brought out to the square at the top by means of corbelling, but only one retains this feature. It now offers guests a fantastic adventure staying in this historic environment of turrets, towers and vaulted rooms but with the advantage of modern conveniences such as central heating, modern bathrooms and a newly installed eco rustic wooden barrelled hot tub, heated by a wood burning stove.
St Vigeans Sculptured Stones and MuseumSt Vigeans Sculptured Stones Museum, located in the Angus village of St Vigeans, houses an outstanding collection of Pictish carved stones. IT has 38 carved stones which once stood up in the old church and are amongst the last of Pictish art, making them internationally important. The displays include hands-on interactives, audio and tactile elements and a touch screen database through which the detail of the stones can be explored.
Seaton Cliffs Nature ReserveSeaton Cliffs extends over 12ha of unimproved grassland behind red sandstone cliffs. Spectacular cliffs of rich red sandstones and conglomerates make Seaton Cliffs a colourful spot at any time of the year. Over the 350 million years since they were deposited, these rocks have been subjected to the immense forces of the sea. Plants, such as thrift, sea campion and six species of vetch, thrive in these conditions, and over 300 species of invertebrates are attracted to the wildflowers.
Arbroath CliffsThe Arbroath cliffs are made up of river-lain sandstones and conglomerates (petrified gravel) of two different ages – 410 million years old and 370 million years old. It also offers a beautiful walk through the bay and enjoy the sound and smell of the sea and walk off the chips.
Arbroath AbbeyArbroath Abbey, in the Scottish town of Arbroath, was founded in 1178 by King William the Lion for a group of Tironensian Benedictine monks from Kelso Abbey. It was consecrated in 1197 with a dedication to the deceased Saint Thomas Becket, whom the king had met at the English court. It was William's only personal foundation — he was buried before the high altar of the church in 1214. The Abbey is cared for by Historic Environment Scotland and is open to the public throughout the year. The distin
Signal Tower MuseumThe Signal Tower Museum, located near the town’s picturesque harbour, enables visitors to discover the fascinating story of the Bell Rock Lighthouse designed by the famous engineer, Robert Stevenson, as well as an insight into Arbroath’s fishing and maritime past. It serves as an excellent museum celebrating the maritime heritage of Arbroath and its fishing, as well as at lighthouses and, in particular, at the Bell Rock Lighthouse.
Pitmuies GardensA beautiful eighteenth century house with courtyard, walled garden, rose garden, alpine meadow, woodland garden and riverside walk. An extensive and diverse collection of plants, interesting kitchen garden, spacious lawns, river and lochside walks beneath fine trees. A wide variety of shrubs with good autumn colour and a picturesque turreted doo'cot and a 'Gothick' wash-house.
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Lunan BayLunan Bay is located in Angus on the east coast of Scotland. It is home to one of the finest beaches in Scotland offering visitors a secluded haven away from the crowds. Visitors can enjoy the dramatic Angus coastline with cliffs located to the north and south. The fine beach and impressive natural scenery around it offers a place to enjoy a break away from the crowds.