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Montrose Gaelic - Monadh Rois Scots - Montrose
Population	10,845 (2001 Census)
OS grid reference	NO715575
Council area	Angus
Lieutenancy area	Angus
Constituent country	Scotland
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	MONTROSE
Postcode district	DD10
Dialling code	01674
Vehicle code	SA-SJ (Glasgow)
Police	Tayside
Fire	Tayside
Ambulance	Scottish
Scottish Parliament	Angus
UK Parliament	Angus
European Parliament	Scotland
List of places: UK • Scotland

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Montrose is a port, tourist resort and royal burgh in Angus, on the east coast of Scotland. A tourist destination is a city, town or other area the economy of which is dependent to a significant extent on the revenues accruing from tourism. ... A Royal Burgh is a type of Scottish burgh (town or city), used today for ceremonial purposes only. ... Location Geography Area Ranked 10th  - Total 2,182 km²  - % Water  ? Admin HQ Forfar ISO 3166-2 GB-ANS ONS code 00QC Demographics Population Ranked 19th  - Total (2005) 109,170  - Density 50 / km² Scottish Gaelic  - Total () {{{Scottish council Gaelic Speakers}}} Politics Angus Council http://www. ... This article is about the country. ...

Early place names appear to show the presence of a Norse settlement in the area of the present harbour. The name Montrose probably stems from 'Mouth Hrossay' due to the location at the outlets of the River Esk near Rossie Island (Norse: horse island). However, the first documentary evidence of the existence of Montrose is the burgh charter issued by David I. Norseman redirects here; for the town of the same name see Norseman, Western Australia. ... For similarly named rivers, see River Esk. ... Linguistic division in early twelfth century Scotland. ...

During the Wars of Independence against Edward I, in 1296 the English monarch visited the town with 30,000 of his men and stayed at Montrose castle for five days during which time he humiliated Scottish King John de Balliol by publicly stripping him of his Royal insignia and status in a ceremony which later earned him the nickname "Toom (empty) Tabard.". The following year the castle, which was manned by an English garrison, was destroyed in the year 1297 by Scottish Hero William Wallace. Edward I; illustration from Cassells History of England circa 1902. ... John de Balliol (d. ... Events 8 January - Monaco gains independence. ... This article is about the country. ... For other uses, see Hero (disambiguation). ... For other persons named William Wallace, see William Wallace (disambiguation). ...

In the 17th Century the site of the castle, now known as Castlestead, was also the birthplace of the famous James Graham, 1st Marquis of Montrose. Graham signed the National Covenant against Charles I's reorganisation of the Kirk in Scotland, fighting in the ensuing Bishops' Wars, but later switched to the King's side only to be captured and executed in Edinburgh in the year 1650. James Graham was the name of several people: Sir James Graham, Bt. ... The name Charles I is used to refer to numerous persons in history: Kings: Charles I of England, Scotland, and Ireland Charles I of France (also known as Charles the Bald) Charles I of Spain (also known as Charles V of the German Empire) Charles I of Romania Charles I... For other uses, see Edinburgh (disambiguation). ...

It is said that Sir James Douglas embarked from here for Jerusalem with the heart of King Robert the Bruce. Arms of The Good Sir James Sir James Douglas (also known as Guid Sir James and the Black Douglas), (1286 – August 25, 1330), was a Scottish soldier and knight who fought in the Scottish Wars of Independence. ... Robert I, King of Scots, usually known as Robert the Bruce (July 11, 1274 – June 7, 1329, reigned 1306 – 1329), was, according to a modern biographer (Geoffrey Barrow), a great hero who lived in a minor country. ...

The final chapter of the ill-fated 1715 Jacobite rebellion was also played out in Montrose After the short lived uprising on 4th February 1716 Prince James Francis Edward Stuart (the Old Pretender) arrived in Montrose, where he spent his last night in Scotland. He sailed from Montrose to his final exile in France. The town was held for his son, Prince Charles Edward Stuart, 30 years later and in February 1746 the largest naval battle of the war was fought in Montrose Harbour. Prince James Francis Edward Stuart (or Stewart; The Old Pretender; 10 June 1688 – 1 January 1766) was the son of the deposed James II and VII, and as such laid claim to the English and Scottish thrones (as James III and VIII) from the death of his father in 1701...

Montrose is regarded as the sculpture capital of Angus, with over 2o statues of note scattered around the town. The statues are a mix of contemporary and classical works, with many from the noted local sculptor, William Lamb ARSA. Lamb was born in Montrose in 1893 and was an artist of exceptional talent. “Sculptor” redirects here. ... Location Geography Area Ranked 10th  - Total 2,182 km²  - % Water  ? Admin HQ Forfar ISO 3166-2 GB-ANS ONS code 00QC Demographics Population Ranked 19th  - Total (2005) 109,170  - Density 50 / km² Scottish Gaelic  - Total () {{{Scottish council Gaelic Speakers}}} Politics Angus Council http://www. ... William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne (March 15, 1779-November 24, 1848) was home secretary (1830-1834) and prime minister (1834 and 1835-1841) of Britain, and mentor of Queen Victoria. ... Year 1893 (MDCCCXCIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ...

Robert Peel is associated with Montrose - he was famous for starting the police force originally called 'peelers'. This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Joseph Hume, Scottish doctor and politician was born in Montrose in 1777. Joseph Hume (January 22, 1777 - February 20, 1855) was a British doctor and politician, born in Montrose, Scotland. ...

At one time it traded regularly with the towns of the Hanseatic League and was, during the 18th century, a major smuggling centre. Carta marina of the Baltic Sea region (1539). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Montrose also has the 5th oldest golf course in the world, the Montrose Medal, dating from 1562. It is also a qualifying course for The Open Championship. This article is about the sport. ... Year 1562 was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. ... “British Open” redirects here. ...

Montrose is the most northerly of the Angus coastal towns.

The Steeple, Montrose.

The skyline of Montrose is dominated by the 220 foot Steeple, designed by James Gillespie Graham and built between 1832 & 1834. Image File history File links The_Steeple,_Montrose. ... Image File history File links The_Steeple,_Montrose. ... James Gillespie Graham . ...

Montrose is an attractive town with a wealth of architecture, and is a centre for international trade. It is an important commercial port for the thriving oil and gas industry. The town itself boasts the widest high street in Scotland. This has picturesque closes leading to secluded gardens.

Most impressive of all is the town’s spectacular view of a two-mile tidal lagoon, Montrose Basin, which is considered a nature reserve of international importance. It is also the largest inland salt water basin in the UK, and an important habitat for the mute swan.

Helen Cruickshank, the Scottish poet, grew up in this area. Helen Burness Cruickshank (15th May 1886 - 2 March 1975) was a minor Scottish poet and suffragette, better known for being a focal point of the Scottish Renaissance. ...

Violet Jacob (1863 - 1946) was a Scottish writer, now known especially for her historical novel Flemington and her poetry. Violet Jacob (1863 - 1946) was a Scottish writer, now known especially for her historical novel Flemington and her poetry. ...

Edward Baird was born in Montrose in 1904 and studied at Glasgow School of Art from 1924 to 1927. Baird returned to Montrose after graduating and lived there for the rest of his life, painting local subjects and keeping a low profile. Often described as a Scottish Surrealist, Baird is equally known for his association with the Scottish Renaissance movement. His artistic output was relatively small, due to his perfectionism, time-intensive manner of working and his early death at the age of forty-five. Edward Baird was born in Montrose in 1904 and studied at Glasgow School of Art from 1924 to 1927. ...

The popular novelist Carmen Reid was born in Montrose and grew up in the surrounding countryside.

Today, Montrose is a lively town of around 12,000 inhabitants. It still functions as a port but the major employer in the town is GlaxoSmithKline, recently saved from closure.

See also

• Montrose F.C.
• Montrose Roselea F.C.
• RAF Montrose
• Montrose Basin
• House of Dun
• Montrose Academy

Montrose Football Club is a football team, based in the town of Montrose, Angus. ... Montrose Roselea Football Club are a Scottish junior football club based in the town of Montrose, Angus. ... We dont have an article called RAF Montrose Start this article Search for RAF Montrose in. ... 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 north-east coast of Scotland. ... House of Dun, together with the adjacent Montrose Basin nature reserve, is a National Trust for Scotland property in Angus, Scotland. ... Montrose Academy is a secondary school in Angus, Scotland established in 1815. ...

External links

• History of Montrose by Angus Council
• Undiscovered Scotland Montrose
• Montrose Picture House
• Photos of Montrose from Flickr
• Montrose Golf Links
• Montrose Review
• Montrose Society
• Montrose Music Festival
• Montrose Community Website