Community Directory

Connect with people turning ideas into action in Montrose, across Scotland and beyond.

Environmental change is collective work. Across our festivals, screenings and community programmes, LandxSea collaborates with organisations working through film, art, education, campaigning, conservation, community development and practical local action.

This growing directory brings together groups we have worked with, welcomed to LandxSea or shared with our audiences. Explore their work, discover ways to participate and find a next step that matters to you.

Some organisations listed are formal LandxSea partners, while others have contributed to events or offer useful opportunities for further action. Inclusion does not imply endorsement of every policy or activity.


Montrose and Angus

Local organisations, spaces and projects strengthening community, creativity and environmental action.

ANGUSalive Museums & Galleries

Sharing the art, heritage and natural history of Angus and helping people connect with the stories of their communities and landscapes.

Angus Climate Hub

Supporting communities across Angus to build resilience, share knowledge and develop meaningful responses to the climate crisis.

Angus Community Energy Project

Helping local communities explore renewable energy, improve energy efficiency and respond to fuel poverty.

Angus Council Waste Management

Providing local information and services for recycling, waste reduction, household collections and responsible disposal.

Angus Outdoor Learning

Creating outdoor education and nature experiences that help children and young people build skills, confidence and environmental awareness.

Blue Sky Swim Studio

Swim coaching based in Laurencekirk, supporting swimmers to develop confidence, technique and safety awareness in pools and open water.

Charleton Farm

A family-run farm near Montrose offering local produce, pick-your-own fruit, farm experiences and opportunities to learn about food and sustainable living.

Dronley Community Woodland

Restoring woodland habitats and involving local people in nature, outdoor activity and sustainable woodland stewardship.

Ink & Quill

Montrose’s independent bookshop, hosting author events, creative activities and a welcoming space for readers of all ages.

Montrose Community Trust

Using sport, learning and community programmes to support wellbeing, inclusion and opportunities for people across Montrose.

Montrose Playhouse Project SCIO

A community-owned cinema, arts venue and social enterprise bringing film, culture, learning and connection to the heart of Montrose.

Montrose Polar Bears

A welcoming community of local cold-water swimmers connecting people with the sea, nature and one another.

MUGS — Montrose Urban Guerrillas

A volunteer-led group brightening Montrose through creative planting, community gardening and care for shared public spaces.

ProMo — Montrose Development & Improvement SCIO

A community-led regeneration charity working to revitalise Montrose town centre, improve public spaces and support local cultural and economic life.

Redcap Games

A friendly Montrose gaming café, shop and events space bringing people together through board games, role-playing and tabletop play.

River South Esk Project and Wild South Esk

Supporting the health of the River South Esk through habitat restoration, environmental learning and community involvement.

Scottish Wildlife Trust — Montrose Basin Visitor Centre

Protecting the internationally important Montrose Basin reserve and helping people experience its wildlife, wetlands and seasonal migrations.

Sustainable Kirriemuir

A community organisation developing practical local projects around food, energy, biodiversity, waste and sustainable living.

The Clay Half

A pottery studio and gallery in central Montrose offering ceramics, arts workshops and creative classes for children and adults.

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Arts, Film and Creativity

Creative organisations using stories, images and participation to deepen understanding and encourage change.

CHIP Collective

A Scotland-based comics collective creating accessible anthologies that share information, amplify different experiences and encourage positive social change.

Culture for Climate Scotland

Supporting Scotland’s cultural sector to respond to the climate emergency through collaboration, learning and creative action.

Dundee Contemporary Arts

A centre for contemporary art, independent cinema and creative learning, connecting audiences with artists, films and new ideas.

Green Film Network

An international network connecting environmental film festivals to share knowledge, strengthen collaboration and increase the reach of green cinema.

Platform

Combining art, research, education and activism to challenge fossil-fuel power and support movements for climate justice.

UK Green Film Network

A network of cinemas, filmmakers and distributors working to make environmental films easier to programme and see across the UK.

Verdant Works Museum

A restored Dundee jute mill exploring the city’s industrial, social and environmental history through exhibitions and learning.

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Nature and Climate Action

Organisations protecting wildlife, campaigning for justice and creating practical routes into environmental action.

2050 Climate Group

Empowering young people to develop climate leadership skills and help shape a fair and sustainable future for Scotland.

Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Greens

Campaigning on climate justice, biodiversity, public services and greener communities across northeast Scotland.

Buglife

Protecting invertebrates and restoring the habitats and ecological connections they need to survive.

Friends of the Earth Scotland

Campaigning for climate justice, a fossil-free future and systemic environmental change across Scotland.

Greenpeace

Campaigning and taking non-violent action to protect nature, confront climate change and challenge environmental harm.

If Not Us Then Who?

Using film, photography and storytelling to amplify Indigenous peoples and local communities protecting forests, land and culture.

Keep Scotland Beautiful

Working with communities, schools and organisations to address litter, waste, climate change and the quality of local places.

Paws on Plastic

Encouraging dog owners to pick up litter during everyday walks and collectively protect wildlife and local environments.

Scotland: The Big Picture

Working to restore nature, encourage rewilding and build support for a healthier and more resilient Scotland.

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Networks and Learning

Regional and national networks helping communities share knowledge, build capacity and work together.

Highlands & Islands Climate Hub

Supporting community-led climate action and resilience across Scotland’s rural, island and remote communities.

NESCAN Hub / Aberdeen Climate Action

Connecting and supporting groups across northeast Scotland to develop local climate projects, skills and partnerships.

Robert Gordon University Go Green

A student-led group promoting sustainability, environmental awareness and practical action on campus and beyond.

Scottish Communities Climate Action Network

Connecting community groups and local initiatives across Scotland to share learning and strengthen grassroots climate action.

Scottish Environment LINK

A network of environmental organisations working together to advocate for stronger protections for Scotland’s nature and climate.

Scotland’s Towns Partnership

Supporting stronger, more sustainable and resilient towns through learning, collaboration and town-centre development.

Transition Dundee

Creating grassroots change through community food, reuse, zero-waste initiatives and practical climate projects.

Udny Climate Action

Developing community-led work around renewable energy, carbon reduction, local resilience and sustainable living in Aberdeenshire.

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Know an Organisation We Should Include?

This directory will continue to grow. We welcome suggestions from community groups, creative organisations and environmental projects whose work could help LandxSea audiences take a meaningful next step.

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