In late September, 1867 a large number of people gathered at the East Quay to witness the first composite vessel ever to be built in Montrose from the shipyard of Joseph Birnie & Co. However, all did not go to plan straightaway. The rope holding her on the slip had been cut and the appropriate signal given but the launch Read more...

Montrose Port Authority, a leading support and service hub for the energy industry, has heralded a new era of capabilities, supporting its first project within the offshore renewable sector. In association with NorSea Group (UK) Ltd, a subsidiary of the leading Norwegian logistics company NorSea Group AS, the Port is participating in the pioneering Hywind Scotland offshore wind project. The Read more...

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“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 Read more...

Montrose Port Archivist, John Aitken, has a wealth of fascinating Port history to share. This month, as we reach the centenary of the First World War, he explores the fate of schooner, the Ellen Kirstine. As World War One hostilities dragged on inexorably into their third year all manner of ships were pressed into service while others had their lifespan Read more...