Montrose Basin

Address

ANGUSalive Ranger Service, Montrose Basin Visitor Centre, Rossie Braes, Montrose, Angus, DD10 9TJ

01382 768 120

MontroseBasin@angusalive.scot

Opening Times

Friday-Monday, 10:30am-4pm with a new time slot system in place.

The car park is open on these days as well as the toilets.

You can find more information here

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A Unique Wildlife Attraction

Just minutes from the centre of Montrose, this unique wildlife attraction combines the sights and sounds of birds such as kingfishers, ducks and geese, and mammals including seals and otters, with a host of child-friendly activities within the Visitor Centre.

The Basin, the estuary of the South Esk, covers 750 hectares, is a site of international importance for visiting and resident birds. As well as being a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), the reserve is a designated Local Nature Reserve (LNR) giving greater recognition and protection to its wildlife.

What To Do

A variety of guided walks are held throughout the year. Pre-booking is essential.

Wild Fowling

As part of the management of the Nature Reserve some wildfowling is allowed on Montrose Basin between 1 September and 20 February (not Sundays). Rangers monitor the shooting, ensuring that it is carried out legally and sustainably.

There is a strict permit system in place.

Application forms are available from 1 July each year.

Ranger Service

The Countryside Ranger is available to visit schools and community groups.

Countryside Adventure