The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Montrose, Scotland

Britain's first operational military air station was established in Montrose by the Royal Flying Corps in 1913. The heritage centre's collection of photographs and artefacts tell the story of RFC/RAF Montrose and the men and women who served here through two world wars. The award-winning heritage centre is an accredited museum run entirely by volunteers and was proud to receive The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service in 2014. COVID-19 precautions - visits must be booked in advance. Please see the museum website for more details.

4 Beautiful Walled Gardens in the grounds of a historic Georgian Mansion. There are fabulous views over Montrose Town and Montrose Basin. A 20 acre Wildflower Meadow with its abundance of Wildlife, has tracks mown through to give access to the WildLife Pond and Standing Stone. Ancient Trees add to the beauty of the natural landscape.

Stand up paddle boarding 2 Rock climbing experiences Sup2Summit is an outdoor activity company founded in 2018, specialising in stand up paddle boarding (sup), rock climbing and more. We operate across Scotland but predominantly between the areas of Aberdeen and Dundee. Our operation is fully mobile allowing us to pick and choose the best venues with the most suitable weather, it also means we are flexible and don’t mind travelling to an area of your choice. Sup2summit was founded by James Wight, an outdoor enthusiast and instructor with over 15 years experience in the outdoor sector. All our instructors have a wealth of knowledge of the local area and wildlife as well as being fully qualified for the specific sport. All activities have a minimum age limit of 8 years old, under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult. We allow a 1 adult to 2 children ratio for under 12s and a 1 adult to 4 children for over 12s. A great family day out

Montrose Basin is the enclosed estuary of the South Esk River. The reserve includes a 4-star visitor centre along with four remote bird hides. Covering 750 hectares, Montrose Basin is home to thousands of migratory birds including pink-footed geese, common terns, knots and sedge warblers. Highlights include telescopes, binoculars and live footage of migratory birds. Children will love the interactive toys and games such as microscopes, wildlife portal and puzzles. Children's activities and themed events are held regularly, as well as formal and informal educational groups run throughout the year. Fairtrade tea and coffee can be enjoyed with panoramic views across the Basin, and a range of wildlife gifts are available from the gift shop.

The House of Dun is more than just a historic house, the Dun Estate boasts some wonderful walks, lively nature and fantastic views over the Montrose Basin. The Estate has amassed some fascinating features from over the years including an icehouse, the family mausoleum, the ruins of Dun Castle, a Neolithic monument and two walled gardens. During a tour of the house you will find out what life was like for the people living there, both above and below the stairs. One of the keynote features of the property is the astounding plasterwork in the salon. The plasterwork is a real statement by the family, and is teaming with detail and symbolism. With most of the collection on display being original to the house, you can be guaranteed an authentic view of how the people of the house lived. The property also has an excellent cafe and a separate gift shop. The cafe serves cakes and meals that will be suitable for almost anyone’s dietary needs.

Visit our 2acre walled garden set within 100 acres, of wild garden, policies and woodlands. 2miles of paths. Disabled parking and toilets.

Ben Crenshaw former US Tour player and Ryder Cup Captain, once quoted a “magnificent stretch of marvellously natural ground which depicts how the game was born”. Montrose Links has been established as the 5th oldest course in the World and celebrated its 450th year in 2012. Sitting in the heart of Carnoustie Country only 1 hour away from St Andrews and Gleneagles and thirty minutes from Carnoustie itself, Montrose is an ideal base for a memorable golfing break. Local accommodation to suit is readily available. Montrose Links offers a fantastic golfing experience and reliable playing conditions throughout the year. Our classic links is complemented by our Broomfield links and together they provide an ideal 36 hole visitor day package. A warm welcome in our 3 clubs Montrose Caledonia, Montrose Mercantile and Royal Montrose is always guaranteed. Our annual Men's Open Week will be held from Monday 22nd July - Friday 26th July 2013 over the 5th oldest course in the world Montrose Medal Course. The price is only £35.00 per person for season ticket holders and £80.00 per person for non-season ticket holders. The handicap limit has been increased from 18 - 24.