Montrose

American

[mon-trohz] / mɒnˈtroʊz /

noun

James Graham, Marquis of, 1612–50, Scottish supporter of Charles I.

Montrose British

/ mɒnˈtrəʊz /

noun

James Graham, 1st Marquess and 5th Earl of Montrose. 1612–50, Scottish general, noted for his victories in Scotland for Charles I in the Civil War. He was later captured and hanged

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The human and animal prints were discovered by dog walkers Jenny Snedden and Ivor Campbell in ancient clay deposits at Lunan Bay beach near Montrose.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

Football matches were also called off in Dundee and Montrose earlier due to water-logged pitches.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

Technically in Glendale, Montrose-Verdugo City sits just south of La-Crescenta Montrose, the scenic community set beneath the Angeles National Forest.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026

The ruling creates a legal paradox, said Robin Junger, a lawyer representing Montrose.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

Annie Montrose entered the conference room, texting as she walked.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

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