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hilaryd911
Sadly when we arrived at the wildlife centre it was closed, I had not picked up the winter opening times when I checked on the internet. A pity because the information board outside said that one of the best times to visit was October to February. So always check before you set off!!! Montrose museum - excellent and great welcoming staff.
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scott_ohara
The Montrose Basin Visitor Centre is certainly the best of its kind in the area, in my opinion; with very knowledgeable and friendly staff and volunteers on hand to assist you with the use of their binoculars and spotting scopes, answer your questions or help you identify the large variety of birds you'll be seeing out on the reserve from its long panoramic window which looks out on to the estuary.The Centre also boasts some great interpretation to tell you about all aspects of the ecology and history of the Montrose Basin.There's a great wee children's corner for the young uns and a small shop with a variety of optical equipment, toys and souvenirs, along with coffee and cake.It has toilets and disabled access too.
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12Ctr2012
A very well placed center with lots of interest,with great view and facilities ,shop and cafeteria,there is good car parking and just a short drive from the center of Montrose
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Sanny929
Great centre with lots of information on all the bird species and latest sightings. Plenty of viewing equipment for all who come along with knowledgeable staff on hand for any queries you may have or you may just enjoy walks around the basin in your own time.
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davesubsea
Excellent centre with knowledgeable and friendly staffGuided walks for youngsters with rangers along the mud flats
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wynrol
Took my younger neices to visit during a recent camping trip to Montrose.We werent planning to stop in past, but we were in the right mood for a visit having just came back from the St Cyrus nature reserve.We werent disapointed. Saw quite a variety of birds, especially some really noisy tern-type birds and the noise they made was the same as the ones that were waking us up at 4am at the camp site.it was a really pleasant visit and its good to get grounded and just take time to look at the nature, birds and animals around us. We tent to not notice these things when we go about our daily working lives.Good to take your own binoculars if you have them
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dotdavidson
Staff are very helpful and it was relaxing and interesting. It was child friendly and plenty to do. Varied and something for everybody.
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Nav1gator
Fascinating experience getting up close through binoculars with a great variety of birds and seals in the basin. Super for kids too.
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DorothyG370
Yes the Wildlife Centre is well worth a visit.There is lots of Birds to watch and enjoy,from small to larger Wild Birdsall different in colours and style,also lots of insects,Butterflies ,Bees,and many more.There are Binoculars,Telescopes to watch all wildlife at the centre and they are excellentequipment for this job,and they are included in the price.Brilliant place to spend some time just looking out at all the wildlife,also insidethere is lots of information on all wildlife at centre and all history.You can sit and enjoy a nice cup of tea or juice while watching the wildlife.
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MorningGlory742
We actually just went to have a quick mosey and ended up staying for over 2hrs! Loved watching the seals, geese and plethora of wildlife carrying on with their day to day chores. Loved the highpowered binoculars for the up close views! Looking forward to a visit again.