Montrose
Montrose
The town of Montrose in Angus, Scotland, is located between the mouths of the North and South Esk rivers. It developed as a natural harbour that traded in skins, hides, and cured salmon in medieval times.
Today, Montrose is a popular tourist destination for its scenic location and variety of attractions. The town is home to a number of historic buildings, including Montrose Cathedral and the House of Dun, as well as a number of parks and gardens.
Visitors can also enjoy the local food and drink scene, with a number of cafes, restaurants, and pubs serving up traditional Scottish fare. montrose is also a great base for exploring the surrounding area, with many castles, golf courses, and beaches within easy reach. Whether you’re looking for history, culture, or just abeautiful place to relax, Montrose is sure to have something for you.
Created: 7 July 2022 Edited: 29 November 2023
Montrose
Local History around Montrose
There are some historic monuments around including:
West Broomley,ring ditches 450m WNW of Prehistoric domestic and defensive: house SM6121Fisherhills,fort 150m WNW of Prehistoric domestic and defensive: fort (includes hill and promontory fort) SM6103Ironshill, settlement and enclosures 80m WSW of Prehistoric domestic and defensive: hut circle, roundhouse SM5980Hillside, barrow and settlement 140m SE of Oakbank Prehistoric domestic and defensive: house; Prehistoric ritual and funerary: barrow SM6135Pugeston,unenclosed settlement W of Prehistoric domestic and defensive: settlement SM6098Marykirk,old parish church and burial ground Ecclesiastical: church SM5936Glenskinno,burial mound 50m E of Prehistoric ritual and funerary: mound (ritual or funerary) SM4681St Cyrus, Old Parish Church Ecclesiastical: church SM9743Denhead Cottage,enclosure 200m W of Prehistoric domestic and defensive: enclosure (domestic or defensive) SM6237Dryleys,souterrain 150m NW of Prehistoric domestic and defensive: souterrain, earth-house SM6134Hawkhill Quarry, ring ditches Prehistoric domestic and defensive: house SM6283Newbigging,unenclosed settlement and palisaded enclosure SW of Prehistoric domestic and defensive: settlement SM6099Dun, Roman camp, prehistoric settlement and enclosure, Park House Prehistoric domestic and defensive: enclosure (domestic or defensive); Roman: camp; Secular: farmstead SM4376Fisherhills,barrow cemetery Prehistoric ritual and funerary: barrow SM6104Little Kinnaber,palisaded enclosure 150m W of Prehistoric domestic and defensive: palisaded enclosure SM6102Newbigging,ring ditches 300m S of Prehistoric domestic and defensive: house SM6101Red Castle,Lunan Bay Secular: castle SM2925Dubton,unenclosed settlement 200m ENE of Prehistoric domestic and defensive: settlement SM6133Langleypark, enclosure and barrow 290m N of Gilrivie Prehistoric domestic and defensive: enclosure (domestic or defensive); Prehistoric ritual and funerary: barrow SM6097Ironshill, settlement 240m WSW of Balnabrechan Lodge Prehistoric domestic and defensive: hut circle, roundhouse SM5981Maryton Law, cairn, 500m SSW of Torkirk House Prehistoric ritual and funerary: cairn (type uncertain) SM2873Church of Logie, church and burial ground 210m NE of Mains of Logie Ecclesiastical: church SM10344Newbigging,enclosures,ring ditches and souterrain 300m SW of Prehistoric domestic and defensive: enclosure (domestic or defensive) SM6100Dubton,unenclosed settlement NW of Prehistoric domestic and defensive: settlement SM6132Buckiemill,fort 450m SSE of Prehistoric domestic and defensive: fort (includes hill and promontory fort) SM5591West Mains, enclosure and souterrain 265m NNE of Prehistoric domestic and defensive: enclosure (domestic or defensive) SM6218Canterland,cairn N of Prehistoric ritual and funerary: cairn (type uncertain) SM3313Gilrivie,unenclosed settlement WSW of Prehistoric domestic and defensive: settlement SM6095Red Castle, barrow and settlement 125m SW of Castle View Prehistoric domestic and defensive: hut circle, roundhouse; Prehistoric ritual and funerary: barrow SM6404.Wildlife in and Around Montrose
Mammals found in Montrose
There have been 31 species of mammals recorded in the montrose area.
| 45 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) |
| American Mink (Neovison vison) |
| Bank Vole (Myodes glareolus) |
| Brown Long-Eared Bat (Plecotus auritus) |
| Common Seal (Phoca vitulina) |
| 55 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pygmaeus) |
| Badger (Meles meles) |
| Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus) |
| Brown Rat (Rattus norvegicus) |
| Common Shrew (Sorex araneus) |
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Birds found in Montrose
There have been 237 species of birds recorded in the montrose area.
| (Anthus spinoletta/petrosus agg.) |
| Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) |
| Balearic Shearwater (Puffinus mauretanicus) |
| Bar-Tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica) |
| Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) |
| Arctic Skua (Stercorarius parasiticus) |
| Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) |
| Bar-Headed Goose (Anser indicus) |
| Barn Owl (Tyto alba) |
| Bean Goose (Anser fabalis) |
