Spotlight on Lunan Bay

One of the most beautiful beaches in Scotland, Lunan Bay between Arbroath and Montrose has attracted thousands of visitors through the ages from Viking armies in the 10th Century to generations of holidaymakers.

Our first photograph was taken in October 1996 and shows army engineers from Faslane carrying out a controlled explosion after 46 Second World War shells were found there the preceding weekend.

The old railway station in Lunan Bay was turned into a dream home for a couple called Mr and Mrs Wickham, complete with thriving market garden, as this picture taken in 1975 shows.

Our final image goes all the way back to 1932 and shows visitors to the famous beauty spot heading to the beach. Although it’s July, everyone seems to be well wrapped up against the stiff sea breeze. The barricade in the foreground was erected to keep motorists out.

Get in touch at craigie@thecourier.co.uk if any of these pictures have stirred fond memories.

Don’t go down to the beach today – going off with a bang back in 1996.

Cars keep out! Preserving peace and quiet back in 1932.

The right side of the tracks – a new lease of life for the railway station in 1975.