LandxSea Fest is nearly here, and for those of you looking to make a mini-holiday weekend of it, we've got plenty of tips on how to make the most of your stay. From places to stay, eat and drink, spots to visit, and community businesses to check out - with options that won't break the bank!
You can also find lots of practical information for planning your trip on our FAQs page.
Photo by @BGS_Scotland_Photography
Accomodation
Our official festival hotel partner is The Links hotel, with a great location, minutes from Montrose golf course (the second oldest in Scotland), and Montrose's stunning beach.
As well as The Links, there are a few great options for the more budget-conscious, or those who prefer to be closer to nature during their stay.
Hotels, Guest houses and B&BS
Campsites and Caravan Parks
- South Links Holiday Park right by the sea, can accommodate static caravans, touring caravans and motorhomes as well as tents. (Photo by South Links)
- Just a bit further away is Lunan Bay campsite offering tent and caravan pitches
Wild camping
You may wish to wild camp, which is legally allowed across most of Scotland, providing you camp responsibly. Please do check and observe the Scottish Outdoor Access Code before planning your camping trip. Be aware that Scottish weather can be temperamental and pack sensibly!
More accomodation information →
Eat & Drink
The Reel Bar at Montrose Playhouse serves hot drinks, snacks (popcorn, sweets), cakes, oven-baked pizzas, local drinks and cocktails.
Montrose town centre enjoys a great selection of independent cafés, restaurants, pubs and takeaways, most within easy walking distance of the Playhouse. These two handy guides were put together by our friends at ProMo — Montrose Development & Improvement.
Download the Eating guide Download the Cafe guide
Bakeries:
A few places to get a sweet or savoury treat on the go in Montrose town centre:
Places to Visit
(Photo by Montrose Basin Visitor Centre)
- Scottish Wildlife Trust Montrose Basin Visitor Centre - During September and October, witness the arrival of over 100,000 migratory birds including pink-footed geese, wigeon and a variety of other waterfowl and waders which settle in the Basin for the winter - the visitor centre organises a range of activities for nature lovers, included guided bird-watching walks and self-guided audio tours.
- Montrose Beach - We invite everyone to attend our annual LandxSea Sunday morning Beach Dook at 9.30am on 13th September, but there's no reason to wait until then to visit this stunning stretch of coastline, with views across to Scurdie Ness Lighthouse
- Montrose Museum Originally founded by the Montrose Natural History and Antiquarian Society, it now houses a fascinating range of artefacts from the archaeological, to the artistic, from pre-history to modern maritime warfare, via the Jacobite uprisings.
- Montrose Air Station Museum - History buffs will enoy this one! The Montrose Air Station aviation museum was originally the first operational military air station in Great Britain when it was established in February 1913.
For more things to see and do around Montrose and Angus, go to the Visit Angus page →
Local Montrose Businesses to Visit
- Clay Half Pottery Studio - Try your hand at clay pottery, or pick up a handmade gift by local artist Irene Hughes - Irene also crafts our beautiful LandxSea North Star and Audience awards!
- Ink and Quill independent bookshop - A beautifull curated local indie bookshop with plenty of books by local authors and international, the shop runs lots of events and also features a children's area accessed via a magical Narnia wardrobe!
- Mo'Fidelity - A well-stocked indpendent record store on the high street, with a wide range of new releases and vintage hidden gems for vinyl lovers
- Vintage and Vinegars Antiques - 'Thoughtful things for gentle living' - vintage and retro antiques and bric-a-brac curated with taste.
If you discover somewhere you loved in Montrose that you think we should recommend in the future, we'd love to hear about it! Let us know at [email protected]