Customs House
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, a renewables skills academy and a vibrant community hub.
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.
Developing the skills of the next Generation
The regenerated Customs House will feature a new skills academy which will offer courses on working in renewables - bridging the gap between teaching and practice, and supporting the jobs and opportunities offered by the growth of the offshore wind industry in Scotland.
In November 2024 we signed a Memorandum of Understanding alongside Dundee & Angus College and Angus Council, entering into an agreement to work together to develop this skills academy. The first entry-level course, supported by Vestas, will begin in January 2026.
Customs House as it looked in its prime, when it was a vital customs office for the local maritime industry.
Scaffolding is erected to ensure safety and stability of the building as work begins on the restoration project.
Column bases are prepared and the building's new foundations are laid.
A steel frame is installed to provide a strong support structure for Customs House.
Flooring is installed in the interior of the building.
New stairwells are constructed at the rear of Customs House.
The roof is built as the building draws closer to becoming wind and watertight.
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.
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