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Montrose Basin
Angus & Dundee
Montrose Basin, an enclosed estuary of the South Esk river, provides a rich feeding ground for thousands of resident and migrant birds including eider duck, pink-footed and greylag geese. Telescopes and television cameras offer magnificent views of wildlife and a "boxwatch" in spring and summer allows visitors to view blue tit, sand martin and swallow families.
Best time to visit:
- Summer for breeding sand martins and blue tits
- Winter for huge numbers of wildfowl and waders
Visit for:
- Birdwatching
- Mammals
- Scenery
- Geology
- Coasts
Other Information:
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Access
- Directions
By Road: On the A92 Montrose to Arbroath Road just one mile out of town. Well signposted. Free Parking! By Rail: Frequent services from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and all inter-mediate stations. By Bus: From Montrose Town Centre to Ferryden then a short walk or from Montrose Town Centre to Arbroath/Dundee with a request to stop at the top of the drive. - Restrictions
The visitor centre has restricted opening hours during winter.
Visitor information
- Opening Times
Open daily: 15 March – 15 November from 10.30 am – 5.00 pm, 16 November – 14 March (Friday – Sunday only) from 10.30 am – 4.00 pm. Closed 25 & 26 December and 1 & 2 January. - Contact Number
01674 676336 - Contact Email
montrosebasin@swt.org.uk - Admissions
Adult: £3.50 (Access to reserve is free)
Child: FREE
Concessions: £2.50
Groups: 10% discount for groups of 11 or more
Family: £7 (2 adults and up to 4 children)
Member: FREE
Reserve location
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OS Landranger Map: 54OS Grid Reference: NO700564
Latitude: 56.69848563
Longitude: -2.48993935
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Montrose (1 miles)
