Montrose Port Authority
Draft Masterplan

Offshore wind is growing rapidly across Scotland, creating significant demand for suitable port infrastructure. By acting now and prioritising Projects 1, 2 and 3, the port aims to meet this growing demand and attract a wider range of users. This will secure the port’s long-term future, safeguard and create local jobs and strengthen Montrose Port’s role as a vital driver to both the local and national economy.

While offshore wind is at the forefront of this draft masterplan, it has been developed to future-proof the port and unlock opportunities across a wide range of industries.

Montrose Port has engaged extensively with stakeholders, including Scottish Enterprise, Angus Council, SSE Renewables, offshore wind farm developers and stakeholders at the port.

By opening up new opportunities at the port, we aim to attract more industry to the town that will benefit our local economy and drive industrial growth in Montrose. The port currently supports at least 384 jobs – the projects in this draft masterplan are designed to not just protect these jobs but create up to 1,000 new full-time jobs. 

Projects 4 & 5 also outline our suggestions for addressing coastal erosion and the potential flooding from Montrose Basin and the river South Esk for government consideration.

Consideration for the environment is a core element of this draft masterplan, and consultation with key local stakeholders such as Esk Rivers & Fisheries Trust, Angus Council, Scottish Wildlife Trust and Marine Scotland will be engaged.

Yes, Projects 4 and 5 cover environmental protection for Montrose which you will see in the draft masterplan.

Project 1 is estimated to cost £38m.
Project 2 is estimated to cost £28m.
Project 3 is estimated to cost £12m.
Project 4 is estimated to cost £452m.

As you will see in the draft masterplan, these high-level estimate of costs include a low optimism bias of 10% for Projects 1 and 3, 15% for Project 2 and 40% for Project 4.

The port is exploring a range of funding sources as the masterplan moves forward, including those that support the transition to clean energy such as GB Energy, Scottish Futures Trust and The National Wealth Fund.

Following the public consultation for the draft masterplan on Wednesday 29th October and Thursday 30th October, feedback from the public will be gathered to infer the final version of the masterplan. Feedback should be sent to feedback@montroseport.co.uk no later than Wednesday 3rd December 2025.

You can view the draft masterplan document via the button on this web page above.

Engaging the community is important to us as we move forward with this masterplan. You can have your say by contacting us on feedback@montroseport.co.uk by Wednesday 3rd December 2025.