Venue Description

Montrose Basin is an enclosed estuary of the river South Esk covering 750 hectares of tidal mudflats offering feeding and roosting ground to a plethora of bird species. In autumn and winter, the Basin is home to over 100,000 migratory birds including pink-footed geese, wigeon and a variety of other waterfowl and waders, while during the spring and summer months the estuary supports various breeding colonies including sand martins, common terns and eider. Our four-star visitor centre offers a great day out for all the family in Angus. We're a 'luxury bird hide', with accessible telescopes and binoculars, lots of information about the reserve, interactive displays, a gift shop, and a small coffee shop. We also have toilet facilities and can give information about the local area.

Accessibility

The centre is accessed through double doors that can both be opened by staff if asked, to allow for wider wheelchairs etc. Scopes can be adjusted to any height.

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: https://www.accessable.co.uk/visit-scotland/access-guides/montrose-basin-visitor-centre-and-wildlife-reserve

Access Statement

Access Statement Link: https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserve/montrose-basin/

Awards List

4 star visitor centre with Visit Scotland, 4.5 stars on tripadvisor (#2 of 22 things to do in Montrose)

Toilets

there is a disabled toilet with an adjustable grab rail, and a wide door for access

Staff

Information about the staff has not been added for this venue.

Assistance dog facilities

Assistance dog exercise facilities

We're a nature reserve so don't encourage dogs off lead due to the nesting wildlife. There are many parks in Montrose, and a beach, which we can give directions to.

Other assistance dog facilities

We can offer a water bowl, and there's a nice shaded area outside the visitor centre where does can sit with their owners. Guide dogs are allowed in the visitor centre,