Join us in Montrose for a creative, community-led event exploring how we can respond to coastal erosion through art, imagination, and collaboration.

This free half-day gathering is co-hosted by Culture for Climate Scotland (formerly Creative Carbon Scotland), Angus Climate Hub, and Montrose LandxSea Film Fest,

We’ll be joined by Northeast artist Eve Mosher for a hands-on imagination workshop, alongside local films, an ideas clinic, and space to spark new environmental art projects in Montrose and beyond. 

You'll connect with local artists, climate workers, and community groups as we explore creative, place-based ways to engage with coastal change.

Registration for this event is free.

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Agenda 

• The event runs from 10:00am-1:00pm in the Activity Room (lower level) at the Montrose Playhouse.
• Tea, coffee, and pastries will be provided upon arrival. 
• Welcome from Angus Climate Hub, Montrose LandxSea Film Fest, and Culture for Climate Scotland.
• Inspiration from local creative climate projects (such as Angus Storm Experiences) and the Library of Creative Sustainability. 
• Collective Imagination Workshop, led by artist Eve Mosher. 
• Ideas Clinic to support the development of collaborative creative responses, facilitated by Culture for Climate Scotland.

About SPRINGBOARD

SPRINGBOARD is a nationwide series of local assemblies designed to spark creative climate action, hosted by Culture for Climate Scotland.

Assemblies are an opportunity to connect with other practitioners in your region to address climate change collectively, bringing together artists, cultural and sustainability organisations, climate workers, activists, local businesses, third-sector organisations and anyone interested in collaborating to form powerful local networks for creative climate action.

The events are open to anyone working or volunteering in the climate or environmental sector, the arts, screen, creative industries, museums, heritage and libraries.

About us

Culture for Climate Scotland encourages and equips individuals, organisations and strategic bodies to harness the role of culture in achieving the transformational change to an environmentally sustainable Scotland.

Angus Climate Hub supports and connects local people and groups to take meaningful climate action across the region. Funded by the Scottish Government and hosted by Montrose Community Trust, the Hub shares skills, resources and inspiration to help Angus thrive. 

Montrose LandxSea Film Fest is Scotland’s environmental film festival, using storytelling and the arts to spark dialogue and inspire action on climate and nature. It hosts year-round events and an annual September festival at the Montrose Playhouse. 

Eve Mosher is an artist who works at the intersection of climate change and imagination. She is developing tools of imagination and creativity to help communities tell their own story of tomorrow.

Getting Here

Go Green! Active travel is encouraged. Montrose Playhouse is easily accessible by train, bus, cycling or walking.

By Bike: A secure bike shed is available in the Playhouse car park.

By Local Bus: Local stops are located within 150m of the venue on North Street (9, 30, 30B, 47, 47A) and Mount Avenue (52).

By Regional Bus: Montrose is on Stagecoach East Scotland's route X7 (Aberdeen - Stonehaven - Montrose - Arbroath - Dundee - Perth), with additional local routes in Angus. View timetables...

By Train: Montrose has excellent rail links with direct services to all major Scottish cities (via ScotRail) and a direct London service (via LNER's Aberdeen train). It's a 10-minute walk from Montrose train station to the Playhouse. The station has step-free access to all platforms. More on station accessibility...

By Car: Montrose is conveniently located on the A92, 40 miles south of Aberdeen and 30 miles north of Dundee.

Parking: Free onsite parking is available at the rear of the Playhouse (access from North Street). There is a one-way system in place, with exit via The Mall. Street parking is also available nearby.

Accessibility

• There are two disabled parking bays in the car park and two disabled bays at the front of the building on The Mall. 
• There is an accessible ramp at the front of the building to the main foyer. Within the foyer there is a lift to all three floors.
• Each floor has an accessible WC and the main cinema foyer has a Changing Place facility.

More information is available via AccessAble.

Do you need support to attend?

Everyone is welcome at our events.

We understand that unintended barriers can make participation difficult. If you have accessibility needs or require adjustments to attend, please let us know during registration—or reach out by email to [email protected].

Some adjustments may take time to arrange, so we appreciate early notice wherever possible to ensure your full participation.