Montrose, Angus

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Montrose ( mun-TROHZ; Scottish Gaelic: Mon Rois [mɔn ˈrˠɔʃ]) is an historic coastal town and former royal burgh in Angus, Scotland. It is situated 28 miles (45 kilometres) north of Dundee and 37 miles (60 kilometres) south of Aberdeen, Montrose lies between the mouths of the North and South Esk rivers. It is the northernmost coastal town in Angus and developed as a natural harbour that traded in skins, hides, and cured salmon in medieval times. With a population of 11,251 in 2022, it makes it the third most-populous settlement in Angus. The town functions as a port, but the major employer is GlaxoSmithKline, which was saved from closure in 2006. The skyline of Montrose is dominated by the 220-foot (67 m) steeple of Old and St Andrew's Church, designed by James Gillespie Graham and built between 1832 and 1834. Montrose is a town with a wealth of architecture, and is a centre for international trade. It is an important commercial port for the oil and gas industry. It is known for its wide...

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