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The Royal Burgh of Montrose is
is located at a natural harbour. The sea has
always played an important role for the town and
this continues today as it provides support
services for Scotland's North Sea oil industry.
The inland lake behind the town is an
internationally famous wildlife sanctuary - the
Montrose Basin Wildlife Centre.
Also worth a visit is the museum at Montrose Air
Station - the first operational air station in
Britain.
The National Trust for Scotland property, the
House of Dun, was built in 1730 by William Adam
for David Erskine, the 13th Laird of Dun and
stands overlooking the Montrose Basin. The Dun
Estate was home to the Erskine family from 1375
until 1980 but there is evidence that people have
lived here for at least 9,000 years.
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