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High Street, MONTROSE, DD10 8JL

The photo shows the red granite drinking fountain presented to Montrose by William Black Esq, London, 1859. The fountain is situated at the North Port on Montrose High Street near the site of the old Port Well which was used by housewives to draw water. Written in gold letters, the inscription reads "Presented to his native town by William Black Esq. London 1859."

This photo shows a south facing view of the William Black Esq drinking fountain on the High Street in Montrose. It was gifted to the town by William Black Esq in 1859.

This photo shows the William Black Esq drinking fountain as seen looking west from the opposite side of the High Street.

The photo shows the Royal Arch public house at 32 High Street, Montrose as seen from the opposite side of the street. Above the Royal Arch sign, there is a wooden plaque which celebrates over 300 years of friendship between Montrose and France. The wooden sign, or Masonic Tableau, which was made in France, was erected by French sea-captains. At that time, the building was a coffee house and it is likely that these Gallic sailors often spoke of shared interests including ships, France and Freemasonry. The wooden sign is listed by Historic Environment Scotland but when it was taken down for an assessment of its condition in 2016, it was found to be in very poor condition. During this close inspection, the words “AND READING ROOM” were discovered and this indicates the original function of at least one of the rooms. Since that time, the sign has been refurbished and refitted.

Looking north from opposite New Wynd.

An almost "disused" shopping street with numerous closed and empty shops.

Masonic mythology above the Royal Arch bar.

The purple-coloured bin is used in Angus Council area for general domestic waste which can't be recycled.

It is thought that Montrose received its first charter from David I'st of Scotland who reigned between 1124-53 and that it became a Royal Burgh around 1130. The layout of Montrose is one of the best examples of early burgh planning in Scotland with the long and broad High Street being particularly prominent. Many of the older houses were built with their gable ends facing the High Street and the sea so as to give some protection from strong, east winds. The demonym for Montrosians is " Gable Enders."