Top Things to do in Montrose
Things to do in Montrose, Scotland: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Montrose, United Kingdom including Elephant Rock, Boddin Point Lime Kilns, Scurdie Ness, House of Dun, Charleton Fruit Farm, Ferryden Viaduct, Bamse Statue, South Esk Viaduct, The Seafarer Statue, Links Park Stadium.
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1. Elephant Rock
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Boddin Point Lime Kilns
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
The Boddin Point Limekilns are a Category B listed building in Scotland.The easiest way to find them is to put the longitude and latitude into your satnav. The coordinates are:Latitude: 56°40'15.72"NLongitude: 2°28'8.83"W
Reviewed By alibats61 - Dundee, United Kingdom
Had never even heard of Elephant Rock despite it being virtually on our doorstep, but have made a few trips since discovering it. It’s on a very scenic windswept coastal pathway, bordered with glorious gorse and wildflowers- but beware the dog-poop, as this walk is very popular with negligent dog-walkers. On our last trip there , there were crazy youngsters sunbathing on what looked like a precarious upper area of the rock. The little family memorial en-route is very poignant, as are the fisherman’s cottages - sadly fallen to rack and ruin. This is also true of the limekilns , and there is a warning ⚠️ sign advising of the dangerous state of the building - so perhaps best to admire from afar. Nice views out to sea of sheltering vessels and across to the sands of lovely Lunan Bay.
3. Scurdie Ness
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By BrianDakers - Arbroath, United Kingdom
I always love a walk along to Ferryden Lighthouse the Scenery is fantastic and worth spending half and hour or more taking photographs.
4. House of Dun
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4.5 based on 265 reviews
The House of Dun is more than just a historic house, the Dun Estate boasts some wonderful walks, lively nature and fantastic views over the Montrose Basin. The Estate has amassed some fascinating features from over the years including an icehouse, the family mausoleum, the ruins of Dun Castle, a Neolithic monument and two walled gardens. During a tour of the house you will find out what life was like for the people living there, both above and below the stairs. One of the keynote features of the property is the astounding plasterwork in the salon. The plasterwork is a real statement by the family, and is teaming with detail and symbolism. With most of the collection on display being original to the house, you can be guaranteed an authentic view of how the people of the house lived. The property also has an excellent cafe and a separate gift shop. The cafe serves cakes and meals that will be suitable for almost anyone’s dietary needs.
Reviewed By CMA94 - London, United Kingdom
We visited House of Dun as part of a journey up to Aberdeen and were surprised by how lovely it is and how much there is to see in the house. Our tour guide was Karen who was very knowledgeable and entertaining. We enjoyed the chance to look around the rooms independently and ask questions (and dress up as servants!). The gardens are also very beautiful and full of wildlife. We were able to access the property for free due to the reciprocal arrangement between the National Trust (England) and National Trust for Scotland, so it was an excellent value afternoon out and we would recommend it to anyone who enjoys historic properties and gardens.
5. Charleton Fruit Farm
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4.5 based on 282 reviews
Reviewed By Casespackedletsgo - Aberdeen, United Kingdom
This place is absolutely fantastic. There’s a range of fruit to pick in the summer and the park is amazing too. The cafe does great coffee, cakes and food too....can be a whole day out with the family.
6. Ferryden Viaduct
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4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By 797dennisp - Montrose, United Kingdom
The viaduct alone stands out as an impressive piece of enginerring but when it is viewed as a framework for the Montrose Basin or as a background for the small boats and beautiful landscape it is quite a unique feature.
7. Bamse Statue
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4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By 1945DJM - Montrose, United Kingdom
The statue of Bamse is in an excellent setting near the harbour and the information boards relates the role this St Bernards played in out town.
8. South Esk Viaduct
9. The Seafarer Statue
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4.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By Peter1941 - Peterhead, United Kingdom
I cam across this statue on a walk aroiunf the town and googled its history.erected in 1978 by the harbour trustees in memory of the fisherman and seaman of Montrose.Lovely sculpture.i
