Festive spirit has been spread around Montrose by the team at Montrose Port Authority (MPA), which pledged £3,500 to four good causes in and around the town before Christmas. As a trust port, MPA takes its place in the heart of the community seriously and as such regularly supports local charities, community groups, and schools with donations of funds as …
School pupils across Angus and south Aberdeenshire are set to learn about the renewable energy industry blossoming on their doorstep thanks to a new activity pack created by a North-east port in association with one of Scotland’s biggest wind projects. Montrose Port Authority created the activity pack with the backing of Seagreen Wind Energy which is a joint venture between …
Montrose Port Authority has donated £3000 to Montrose Community Trust to help them provide essential support to the most vulnerable during the ongoing covid-19 outbreak. The Trust, which has been running since 2012, is well known locally for their wide range of charitable programmes based around sport and wellbeing which help those who are inactive, unemployed, disengaged from the mainstream …
On the 1st March 2020, Scurdie Ness lighthouse celebrates 150 years since it first started to protect the lives and vessels of mariners along the coast. Positioned on the South side of the River South Esk estuary, the navigational tower has continued to provide a loyal service since 1870. Throughout 2020 there will be events running in conjunction with the …
Wildlife, shipping and stormy seas were just some of the many subjects snapped by photographers entering Montrose Port Authority’s recent community photography competition. Entrants were asked to capture “A Day in the Life of Montrose Port”. Selected by MPA CEO Tom Hutchison, the winner was Jennifer Laing whose photograph is entitled “Just Arriving”. She will receive a £50 Amazon voucher …
Amateur photographers are invited to get creative and capture “A Day in the Life of Montrose Port” as part of a community photography competition being run by the Port Authority. With lots happening in and around the Port, there are many subjects to choose from – from vessels, buildings and some amazing wildlife. So get snapping! The competition, which is …
30 dogs and their owners turned out on Sunday July 21st to commemorate a very special four-legged wartime hero. St Bernard Bamse was owned by Captain Hafto of the Norwegian Navy and went to sea with him on board the minesweeper Thorodd during the Second World War. He achieved legendary status in Montrose and Dundee, where the Thorodd was stationed, …
“Montrose Port Authority wish to draw residents’ attention to further installation works being undertaken by Farrans Construction, which will include piling operations. This work will be commencing on Monday 17th December 2018 at 0800hrs for 1 week, with works completing each evening at 1830hrs. The work will continue for the duration of the week, finishing at 1830hrs on Friday 21st …
Montrose Port Authority was delighted to support the RNLI’s Montrose Lifeboat Station at its 525th anniversary dinner earlier this month, where guests raised a total of £420. The leading support and service hub for the energy industry matched this, boosting the total to £900. Montrose Lifeboat Station is one of the oldest stations in the British Isles. Established in 1807, …
