The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The LDS church on the outskirts of Montrose is a straightforward modern building - all clean lines and modest brick, nothing that screams 'historic landmark'. What you get here is a functioning place of worship for the local Latter-day Saints community, and unless you're a member or genuinely curious about how the faith operates in rural Scotland, it's not a destination in itself.

That said, if you're staying at one of the caravan parks nearby - Aden is practically on the doorstep at just over half a mile away - and you're keen to understand how different communities worship across the Highlands, it's worth a quiet look. St Cyrus Holiday Park, four and a half miles south, puts you closer to the coast, and both are solid bases for exploring the Aberdeenshire landscape properly.

The building's open to members and visitors, though specific visiting hours aren't widely advertised, so a phone call ahead makes sense. Admission is free. Realistically, you're looking at twenty minutes maximum if you pop in during open hours - it's modest, functional, and lacks the architectural drama of Scotland's older kirks and abbeys.

If you're after genuine Highland atmosphere and history, the nearby beaches and countryside around St Cyrus or the walks near Deeside Holiday Park will serve you better. But if you're stopping in Montrose anyway and want to see how modern faith communities operate in this corner of Scotland, it's a reasonable diversion.