Top Things to do in Montrose
Top 8 Things to do Good for Couples in Montrose, Scotland
Discover the best top things to do in Montrose, United Kingdom including Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre, Langley Park Gardens, Sup2Summit, House of Dun, Charleton Fruit Farm, Dunninald Castle and Gardens, St Cyrus National Nature Reserve, Ferryden Viaduct.
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1. Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 280 reviews
Britain's first operational military air station was established in Montrose by the Royal Flying Corps in 1913. The heritage centre's collection of photographs and artefacts tell the story of RFC/RAF Montrose and the men and women who served here through two world wars. The award-winning heritage centre is an accredited museum run entirely by volunteers and was proud to receive The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service in 2014. COVID-19 precautions - visits must be booked in advance. Please see the museum website for more details.
Reviewed By vallie77
Absolutely fantastic couple hours spent wandering round this amazing gem of a place, highly recommend a visit! Staff are super friendly and informative. I especially loved the wee room full of old 40s wedding dresses , photos, jewellery etc, . Easiest 5star review ever!
2. Langley Park Gardens
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 58 reviews
4 Beautiful Walled Gardens in the grounds of a historic Georgian Mansion. There are fabulous views over Montrose Town and Montrose Basin. A 20 acre Wildflower Meadow with its abundance of Wildlife, has tracks mown through to give access to the WildLife Pond and Standing Stone. Ancient Trees add to the beauty of the natural landscape.
Reviewed By paddyfloss - Aberdeen, United Kingdom
This is a beautiful gem of a garden and a great tribute to the owners' very hard work and enthusiasm. We were there at the start of August and the herbaceous borders and beds were in full bloom. Lovely touches here and there hidden throughout the four walled grdens. The view of the Montrose Basin across the fields enhances the experience. Would most certainly recommend to those interested in their gardening. The pool at the front of the property and the fish are impressive too .
3. Sup2Summit
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 75 reviews
Stand up paddle boarding 2 Rock climbing experiences Sup2Summit is an outdoor activity company founded in 2018, specialising in stand up paddle boarding (sup), rock climbing and more. We operate across Scotland but predominantly between the areas of Aberdeen and Dundee. Our operation is fully mobile allowing us to pick and choose the best venues with the most suitable weather, it also means we are flexible and don’t mind travelling to an area of your choice. Sup2summit was founded by James Wight, an outdoor enthusiast and instructor with over 15 years experience in the outdoor sector. All our instructors have a wealth of knowledge of the local area and wildlife as well as being fully qualified for the specific sport. All activities have a minimum age limit of 8 years old, under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult. We allow a 1 adult to 2 children ratio for under 12s and a 1 adult to 4 children for over 12s. A great family day out
4. House of Dun
Overall Ratings
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
Overall Ratings
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. Dunninald Castle and Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Visit our 2acre walled garden set within 100 acres, of wild garden, policies and woodlands. 2miles of paths. Disabled parking and toilets.
Reviewed By douglasb5
This was a wonderful place to spend a couple of hours on a lazy Sunday afternoon. The beautiful walled garden of fruit, vegetable, lawns and flowers is immaculately kept, with lots to look at and it was good to see the owners working on a variety of tasks. There is also a woodland walk, through the grounds of the historic castle to amble through at your leisure. The castle was closed to visitors due to current restrictions, but the garden admission fee of £5 was well worth it. Take your own coffee and note that some parts of the path are a bit muddy, but don’t let any of that put you off. What a hidden gem.
7. St Cyrus National Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 148 reviews
Reviewed By NaomiFran - Sunderland, United Kingdom
Parked for free at The Old Lifeboat Station/Nether Warburton, Montrose, DD10 0AQ, which allowed for a short walk to the beach rather than other available routes which would require a walk down the steep hillsides. The toilets were open which was an added bonus. The walk to the beach takes you over a wooden bridge where you can observe lots of lovely greenery and then you’re on the beach and met with amazing views. You can see a waterfall in the distance, large expanse of the beach, rocky hill sides with greenery providing the backdrop and of couse the large expanse of the sea. On a sunny day it would be great for a relaxing spot. My family and I visited to walk the beach and were in awe of how beautiful a place it is. There were harmless jelly fish on the beach, rock pools where we spotted crabs, rocks that could be climbed, a cave to explore and of course look at the fab waterfall. Definitely a must see when in this beautiful part of the world!
8. Ferryden Viaduct
Overall Ratings
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.
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