Montrose
 Montrose is a small seaside town, which has an interesting history and caters for most needs.
There is a rail station in Montrose with regular services to the North and South. The town has a busy harbour and a variety of large and small ships can be seen passing your window.
There are two golf courses (Montrose Links & Royal Montrose) situated near the beach, one of which is the fifth oldest golf course in the world (very challenging). There is an indoor public swimming pool and many bars and restautants to be sampled.
The beach stretches 5 kilometers to the North though only the brave will want to go swimming. At the North end of the beach there is a wild life reserve at St Cyrus.
Surrounding Area
 The City of Aberdeen to the North is only 55 kilometres away. Dundee to the South is about the same distance. St Andrews, Stirling, Edinburgh and Glasgow are all within easy reach either by train, car or bus.
To the West of Montrose there is a large tidal basin which is populated with many forms of bird life and is overlooked by a Wildlife Centre which is well worth a visit as it caters for young and old. This area is very popular with Bird watchers and Wildfowlers.
Walking
 There are many local walks either on the costal paths and beaches, the back roads, or in the nearby glens where there is an abundance of hill walks on the Grampian mountains. Several Munroes can be reached in a short period of time.
Golf
There are two local courses and a selection of nearby courses including Carnoustie & St Andrews.
Fishing
The local area offers a variety of fishing. Rock, Boat, Beach, River, Trout and Salmon fishing can all be enjoyed.
Wildfowling
During the shooting season there are a variety of oportunities for hunting. Wildfowlers are welcome.
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