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Known for
The Montrose Basin (one of Scotland's most important estuarine nature reserves), the birthplace of James Graham (the Marquess of Montrose, one of Scotland's greatest generals), the wide High Street, and an Angus port town of great maritime heritage
A little history
James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose — who fought brilliantly for Charles I before his execution in 1650 — was born in Montrose. The Montrose Basin Wildlife Reserve is one of the most important sites for pink-footed geese in Scotland. The town has one of the widest High Streets in Scotland.
Montrose Basin for the extraordinary pink-footed geese (autumn) and ospreys (summer). The High Street is impressively wide. The Montrose Museum for the Marquess's story. The beach is excellent and rarely crowded.
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Montrose has good independent cafes and restaurants. The town centre has improving independent food. Local Angus beef and seafood throughout.
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Montrose is a place in Angus known for the Montrose Basin (one of Scotland's most important estuarine nature reserves), the birthplace of James Graham (the Marquess of Montrose, one of Scotland's greatest generals), the wide High Street, and an Angus port town of great maritime heritage. James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose — who fought brilliantly for Charles I before his execution in 1650 — was born in Montrose. The population is around 12,000.
Montrose has good independent cafes and restaurants. The town centre has improving independent food. Local Angus beef and seafood throughout.
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