Talks are held in the Legends Suite of the George Hotel, George Street, Montrose, and start at 7:30pm.
Montrose Society Membership is
open to anyone.
Annual subscription
£8.00 adults
£1.50 visitors
Juniors free
Coffee and tea are available at the meetings.
Montrose Its People
Published in Dec 2004, Montrose and Its People comprises captioned photographs from the Society Archive of local people at school, work and play. Angus Council and in particular, Fiona Scharlau, has made available
illustrations of well-known Montrosians and written mini-biographies to accompany these. Available from Hogg's, Hillside Post Office, the museum and the library priced £3.95. It is also on sale at the Montrose Society talks.
This book is produced as a joint venture between the Montrose Society and Angus Council. This publication is a collection of watercolours by respected local historian JG Low. These paintings provide a fascinating insight of Montrose in mainly the mid to late 19th to early very early 20th centuries. The subjects dealt with are of street and close scenes mainly of Castle Street and the High Street, mixed with some views of the harbour area. While these watercolours can be viewed purely as pictures of some merit in their own right, they also act as a historical record showing how Montrose used to look and how lives were lived.
Montrose Past & Present
Following on from the society photographing the entire Royal Burgh in 1999, this publication biulds on that project and gives an insight into the town's heritage, what we have now and just as importantly, what we
have lost. Sections include The High Street, Maritime Montrose and The Changing Face Of Montrose. While some aspects of the town have changed dramatically many others have remained almost unchanged.
The Closes of Montrose
This volume tells the history of the old buildings which still survive with their memories of former times and tells the tales of the provosts, poets, painters, along with the dignitaries and worthies who lived in them.
One of Montrose's special architectural features is the Closes, which link the East and the West elements of the town
to its main thoroughfare, the High Street. In his book, J.G. Low vividly described the Closes in both scholarly and lively fashion but a comparison of his words written in 1938 with the reality of today gives great cause for concern. Public access to some of the Closes has been prohibited, particularly in the High Street, and it is clear that a programme to restore and rejuvenate the Closes is required.
It was down the Closes that the wealthy citizens of bygone centuries built their mansions. The Closes are unique, a relic of long ago and a reminder that this is a town with a history which goes back over eight hundred years. (Adapted from the Preface and Foreword)
The Steeple comes out several times a year both in printed format and as a downloadable PDF file. Click on the link to the left to download the latest version.
Montrose, A Selection
of Paintings
This book is produced as a joint venture between the Montrose Society and Angus Council. This publication is a collection of watercolours by respected local historian JG Low. These paintings provide a fascinating insight of Montrose in mainly the mid to late 19th to early very early 20th centuries. The subjects dealt with are of street and close scenes mainly of Castle
Street and the High Street, mixed with some views of the harbour area. While these watercolours can be viewed purely as pictures of some merit in their own right, they also act as a historical record showing how Montrose used to look and how lives were lived
Montrose Sculpture Trail
This guide has been divided into an inner trail which is a pleasant walk (suitable for wheelchairs) around works in the town centre, and an outer trail an outer trail, which is best viewed by taking your car or cycling. We hope you enjoy this brief guide guide to the art form that epitomizes the character of the burgh.
Double-click on the image or the title to view the publication.
Once downloaded you can scroll through the pages individually, or you can use the bookmark tab on the left of the downloaded file to take you quickly to the start of each chapter.
Whalers of Montrose
Written by Montrose Academy pupil Sarah Milne, on the hard and little known life and industry of the Montose Whalers. This is a well written, illustrated and thoughtful book on a very interesting subject.
