31/10/2026
A new community bus service launches in Monifieth and Muirdrum on Monday 2 November, as part of a collaborative partnership between Angus Council and Stagecoach South Scotland.
The new fixed-route service, operated by Angus Council and initially free to use, has been developed in response to feedback from local residents, community representatives and elected members following recent changes to local bus services.
Together, Angus Council and Stagecoach have listened to concerns raised through direct engagement with the community, including views made through a local petition, and developed a solution that supports local travel needs and enhances the existing commercial bus network.
By jointly funding the service, both organisations are demonstrating their commitment to maintaining access to key destinations, supporting local communities and helping people stay connected.
The service will operate on weekdays from the morning school run period until approximately 6.30pm.
In Monifieth, the service will provide an important link between Monifieth High Street, Monifieth Medical Practice, Victoria Grange and Ethiebeaton Park. Residents in the Lorne Street and Hill Street areas will also be able to access the service.
The route will help connect passengers with essential local facilities, including healthcare services, shops and onward public transport links. In Muirdrum, the service will provide a direct connection to Carnoustie High Street.
The service has been designed to complement existing local bus services. Passengers travelling from other areas should continue to use existing commercial bus services to reach Monifieth High Street before connecting with the council-operated service. The route is not intended to provide travel between Monifieth and Carnoustie, as these journeys continue to be served by the existing local bus network.
The timetable, route information and details of stopping locations will be available via our Public Transport webpage shortly (https://orlo.uk/d86kl).
Fiona Doherty, Managing Director of Stagecoach South Scotland, said:
"We are always willing to listen and take on board feedback from our customers. We know how important reliable, well-connected bus services are to people across Angus, whether they are travelling to work, education, shopping or simply staying connected with friends and family.
"We are delighted to work in close partnership with the team at Angus Council to help find a viable solution for all. This new service makes connections with the wider bus network easier for the community of Monifieth."
Keep a look-out for the new timetable (https://orlo.uk/xq4Aj). It'll be posted shortly and you can familiarise yourself with it before the service launches on Monday.
