Montrose sits between the easy travelling distance of Dundee and Aberdeen on the A90 and is well served by public transport links.

A bustling coastal town, it is situated on the edge of a virtually landlocked two-mile-square lagoon of mud known as the Basin, which is a nature reserve and haven for wildfowl and wading birds. The site plays host to one of the largest autumn gatherings of pink-footed geese in Scotland during October and November.

Montrose Port enjoys a central location at the heart of the town and has grown steadily throughout its 527 year history. During this time it has been an important centre for various types of fishing, from salmon to whaling and herring including, for a time, a pearl fishery in the river itself. It has also been an important timber port, and for many centuries was one of Scotland's largest exporters of wool.

An important landmark – Scurdie Ness Lighthouse – has been protecting shipping along the coastline for 150 years and continues to guide ships and boats to this day.

An economic impact assessment found that the Port supports 300 permanent, full time employees both directly and indirectly. This equates to £12 million in annual salaries and £24 million GVA (Gross Value Added) which comes from operations at the Port and brings economic benefits to the wider Angus region.