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Montrose Basin

The Montrose Basin is part of the estuary of the South Esk forming a tidal basin near to the town of Montrose, Angus, on the east coast of Scotland. The nature reserve in this embayment internationally important for Pink-footed Geese, Red Knot and Common Redshank and is nationally important for Common Shelduck, Wigeon and Common Eider Ducks. It is also popular with Mute Swans, Oystercatchers and Northern Lapwings as well as smaller birds.

Located at 56.7082, -2.50305 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Estuaries of Scotland, Special Protection Areas in Scotland, Ramsar sites in Scotland, Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Angus and Dundee, Nature centres in Scotland, Nature reserves in Scotland, Protected areas of Angus, Geography of Angus, Lagoons of the United Kingdom

Sunnyside Royal Hospital

Sunnyside Royal Hospital was a psychiatric hospital located in Hillside, north of Montrose, Scotland. The hospital was originally founded in 1781 by Susan Carnegie as the Montrose Lunatic Asylum, Infirmary & Dispensary and obtained a Royal Charter in 1810. The original building was situated on the Montrose Links on a site bounded by Barrack Road, Ferry Road and Garrison Road.

Located at 56.7464, -2.47944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Mental health in the United Kingdom, Hospitals in Scotland, Psychiatric hospitals in Scotland, Hospitals in Angus, NHS hospitals, History of mental health in the United Kingdom, 1781 establishments in Scotland, Hospitals established in 1962, History of psychiatry

Stone of Morphie

The Stone of Morphie is a standing stone about 700 metres west of the Coast Highway bridge of the River North Esk and 400 metres east of the historic Mill of Morphie in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Alternatively and historically, the monument is sometimes known as the Stone of Morphy. The stone is approximately 3.5 metres high and is unshaped and uninscripted; the base of this stone measures approximately 70 by 100 centimetres.

Located at 56.7555, -2.4644 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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History of Aberdeenshire

Lochside distillery

The Lochside distillery was a distillery in Montrose, Angus that produced single malt scotch whisky and grain whisky. The distillery was owned by Macnab Distilleries Ltd. and latterly, by Allied Distillers, a subsidiary of the former British drinks and restaurant group Allied Domecq.

Located at 56.7222, -2.47056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures demolished in 2004, Scottish malt whisky, Scottish blended whisky

Mill of Morphie

The Mill of Morphie is a historic waterwheel in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The Mill of Morphie is situated nearby to the Stone of Morphie, an unshaped extant standing stone.

Located at 56.7563, -2.4706 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Watermills in Scotland

Montrose Museum

Montrose Museum opened in 1842 in Montrose, Angus, Scotland. The museum came into being when in 1841 the Montrose Natural History and Antiquarian Society started a fund to expand its space; in order to house its curiosities and wonders ranging from geological and ethnographical artefacts to a collection of Natural History objects and Fine Art. It was accredited by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council in June 2009.

Located at 56.7103, -2.46556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Egyptological collections in Scotland, Art museums and galleries in Scotland, Greek Revival architecture in the United Kingdom, Category B listed buildings in Scotland, Museums established in 1842, Museums in Angus, Local museums in Scotland, Maritime museums in Scotland, History of Angus, 1842 establishments in Scotland, Neoclassical architecture in Scotland, Natural history museums in Scotland

Montrose Old and St Andrew's Church

The Old and St Andrew's Church, Montrose ('Auld Kirk') is a Church of Scotland church in Montrose, Angus. It was dedicated in 1793.

Located at 56.7105, -2.46838 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Category A listed buildings in Scotland, Listed churches in Scotland, Church of Scotland churches in Scotland, Listed buildings in Angus, Churches in Angus, 1793 establishments in Great Britain

Montrose Castle

Montrose Castle was a 12th century castle built in Montrose, Angus, Scotland. Montrose was created a royal burgh by King David I of Scotland in the 12th century. The castle, once a royal castle, was built as a motte and bailey castle. King Edward I of England accepted John Balliol's surrender of Scotland at the castle on the 10 July 1296. The castle was destroyed by William Wallace in 1297. The castle was noted to be in ruins in 1488. Nothing now remains above ground.

Located at 56.708, -2.474 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Castles in Angus, Former castles in Scotland, Demolished buildings and structures in Scotland