As Scotland’s fourth largest city, Dundee has long been known for its ‘Three Js’ of jute, jam and journalism. Now a thriving university city, Dundee is a UNESCO City of Design, and a shortlisted UK City of Culture. Year round, Dundee is alive with festivals, events and art, not to mention a rich history, including five castles and Antarctic research ship RRS Discovery to its name.
In this first ever comprehensive guide to the city, Dundee historian Norman Watson explores key streets and buildings, mapping changes over the years and into Dundee’s bright future. Using his award winning story-telling style, the people behind Dundee’s trades and customs are shown as the city developed from a centre of manufacturing into the vibrant cultural hub we see today.
Featuring full colour photographs and maps, this is the perfect guide for both locals and visitors keen to explore Dundee.
Table of Contents:
Acknowledgements 10
Foreword – Lord Provost Bob Duncan 11
Introduction 12
Chapter One The High Street 15
Chapter Two Nethergate and Overgate 39
Chapter Three Ward Road and Surrounds 59
Chapter Four The Central Waterfront 77
Chapter Five The Law 95
Chapter Six Cowgate and Routes North-East 99
Chapter Seven West Port and Hawkhill 109
Chapter Eight Perth Road 113
Chapter Nine Ferries and Bridges 123
Chapter Ten Historic Suburbs 129
Chapter Eleven The Kingsway 143
Chapter Twelve Eastern Dundee 151
Chapter Thirteen Museums and Galleries 157
Chapter Fourteen Parks and Gardens 167
Chapter Fifteen Sport in Dundee 177
Chapter Sixteen Dundee’s Castles 182
Bibliography 187
Index 189
About the Author :
Dr Norman Watson was a journalist with The Courier in Dundee for 25 years and wrote more than 5,000 news features for the paper. He remains a Courier columnist and is now publishing giant D. C. Thomson’s first-ever company historian.
As a historian he has co-curated major exhibitions in Dundee, London and Edinburgh and in 2006 was invited to open the Scottish Parliament’s first-ever public exhibition.
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