Customs House

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Customs House Restoration Project

Welcome to the Montrose Port’s dedicated page for the Customs House Restoration Project, a transformative effort to restore and revitalise the historic Customs House and Granary Store on Meridian Street into a commercially viable space for the renewables sector supply chain and a vibrant community hub.
About the Customs House and Granary Store

Customs House, a prominent landmark on Montrose Port’s North Quay boundary, dates back to the 19th century and has played a vital role in the port’s maritime history. Originally serving as the main customs office for goods entering and leaving Montrose, this building is not only a piece of local heritage but a symbol of the area's commercial and cultural legacy.

The adjacent Granary Store, equally rich in history, supported the Customs House by providing essential storage space for traded goods, cementing Montrose's role as a vibrant trading hub.

In 2023, Montrose Port Authority purchased these properties with the vision of safeguarding their historical value and unlocking their potential as community and commercial assets. This ambitious restoration project aims to transform these buildings into modern commercial offices, a training complex and community café.

Phase 1: Restoration of the Customs House Building
The story so far:
scaffolding and the roof off of customs house in Montrose as part of its regeneration projectAerial view of construction work of Customs House in MontroseImage
Phase 2: Restoration of the Granary Store
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Ongoing Updates & Engagement

Montrose Port is dedicated to keeping the community involved and informed throughout every stage of the Customs House Restoration Project. We invite residents, stakeholders, and heritage enthusiasts to join us in celebrating this historic landmark.

If you have stories, photos, or memories of the Customs House in its prime, we would love for you to share them with us. Your contributions will help bring the Customs House’s rich history to life for future generations.

Send your submissions to:
info@montroseport.co.uk
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Contact Us
If you have any questions about the Customs House regeneration project then please reach out to our team.
Get in touch:
info@montroseport.co.uk

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