Montrose Basin is the enclosed estuary of the South Esk River. The reserve includes a 4-star visitor centre along with four remote bird hides.
Getting there by railway:- From Montrose Station go along the A92 Montrose to Arbroath Road for one mile South of Montrose. Look for the brown tourist signs indicating the Wildlife Centre. Alternatively, you can reach the visitor centre by taking a bus from Montrose town centre to Ferryden (then a short walk), or from Montrose town centre to Arbroath/Dundee with a request to stop at the top of the drive (excludes X7).