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January 20, 2026 at 7:08 AM
Workers at the Dundee Bleachworks c1895. The Bleachworks were at the end of Pitkerro Road on the Dighty, close to Longhaugh
Ref: GD/X451/4
Ref: GD/X451/4
January 19, 2026 at 9:20 AM
Workers at the Dundee Bleachworks c1895. The Bleachworks were at the end of Pitkerro Road on the Dighty, close to Longhaugh
Ref: GD/X451/4
Ref: GD/X451/4
If you are lucky enough to trace your family back to before 1855 in Dundee (or the rest of Scotland), you may notice that this is when things get a little tricky. This blog post may help point out sources you may wish to look up.
My Ancestor was… Alive before 1855
In our latest ‘My Ancestor Was’ post we take a look at some of the records you can use to trace the life of someone who lived before 1855
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January 18, 2026 at 10:50 AM
If you are lucky enough to trace your family back to before 1855 in Dundee (or the rest of Scotland), you may notice that this is when things get a little tricky. This blog post may help point out sources you may wish to look up.
We have been doing our #StreetoftheWeek posts for 5 years now. That's over 200 streets and schemes we have covered. This word cloud lists what we have covered so far. We have quite a few left to go...
Where should we go next? Do you think we should repeat any?
Where should we go next? Do you think we should repeat any?
January 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM
We have been doing our #StreetoftheWeek posts for 5 years now. That's over 200 streets and schemes we have covered. This word cloud lists what we have covered so far. We have quite a few left to go...
Where should we go next? Do you think we should repeat any?
Where should we go next? Do you think we should repeat any?
Ardler back in December 1982
Ref: GD/X1384 Dundee Various Tray 2
Ref: GD/X1384 Dundee Various Tray 2
January 16, 2026 at 9:47 AM
Ardler back in December 1982
Ref: GD/X1384 Dundee Various Tray 2
Ref: GD/X1384 Dundee Various Tray 2
Our #ThrowbackThursday photograph takes us back to the chilly scene of the frozen Stobsmuir ponds.
Date: Unknown
Ref: GD/X1384 Dundee Centre & North Tray 1
Date: Unknown
Ref: GD/X1384 Dundee Centre & North Tray 1
January 15, 2026 at 7:56 AM
Our #ThrowbackThursday photograph takes us back to the chilly scene of the frozen Stobsmuir ponds.
Date: Unknown
Ref: GD/X1384 Dundee Centre & North Tray 1
Date: Unknown
Ref: GD/X1384 Dundee Centre & North Tray 1
I think this week's #WhereisitWednesday may be a tricky one. Its a sneaky one as this seems to be the rear of some properties. Any ideas where this could be...? It was taken in 1965.
January 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM
I think this week's #WhereisitWednesday may be a tricky one. Its a sneaky one as this seems to be the rear of some properties. Any ideas where this could be...? It was taken in 1965.
A #TransportTuesday photo from June 1976, showing British Road Services Ltd vehicle on Brown Constable Street.
Ref: GD/X1384 Dundee Centre & North Tray 2
Ref: GD/X1384 Dundee Centre & North Tray 2
January 13, 2026 at 12:45 PM
A #TransportTuesday photo from June 1976, showing British Road Services Ltd vehicle on Brown Constable Street.
Ref: GD/X1384 Dundee Centre & North Tray 2
Ref: GD/X1384 Dundee Centre & North Tray 2
Midmill Terrace From Pitkerro Road
Date: January 1961
Ref: TC/Ph/10/14
Date: January 1961
Ref: TC/Ph/10/14
January 12, 2026 at 9:51 AM
Midmill Terrace From Pitkerro Road
Date: January 1961
Ref: TC/Ph/10/14
Date: January 1961
Ref: TC/Ph/10/14
Street of the Week: Shepherd’s Loan
The earliest documentation we found of this road is from John Wood’s 1821 map of Dundee, which shows 2 lone houses on the street, likely belonging to its namesake, the Shepherd family (who were Shepherds only by name, not profession).
The earliest documentation we found of this road is from John Wood’s 1821 map of Dundee, which shows 2 lone houses on the street, likely belonging to its namesake, the Shepherd family (who were Shepherds only by name, not profession).
January 10, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Street of the Week: Shepherd’s Loan
The earliest documentation we found of this road is from John Wood’s 1821 map of Dundee, which shows 2 lone houses on the street, likely belonging to its namesake, the Shepherd family (who were Shepherds only by name, not profession).
The earliest documentation we found of this road is from John Wood’s 1821 map of Dundee, which shows 2 lone houses on the street, likely belonging to its namesake, the Shepherd family (who were Shepherds only by name, not profession).
January 9, 2026 at 8:50 AM
For #WhereisItWednesday we are going back to the old ways of testing your knowledge. We know where this was taken, but can you work it out? Put your answer in the comments.
We'll try and post the answer tomorrow.
#Dundee #Archives
We'll try and post the answer tomorrow.
#Dundee #Archives
January 7, 2026 at 9:01 AM
For #WhereisItWednesday we are going back to the old ways of testing your knowledge. We know where this was taken, but can you work it out? Put your answer in the comments.
We'll try and post the answer tomorrow.
#Dundee #Archives
We'll try and post the answer tomorrow.
#Dundee #Archives
Demolition of the rail bridge over Lochee High Street
It was reported by the City Engineer on 26th October 1971 that the bridge was in a dangerous condition and was to be demolished. This photograph probably dates from shortly afterwards.
Ref: DCC-BW057-12
#TransportTuesday
It was reported by the City Engineer on 26th October 1971 that the bridge was in a dangerous condition and was to be demolished. This photograph probably dates from shortly afterwards.
Ref: DCC-BW057-12
#TransportTuesday
January 6, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Demolition of the rail bridge over Lochee High Street
It was reported by the City Engineer on 26th October 1971 that the bridge was in a dangerous condition and was to be demolished. This photograph probably dates from shortly afterwards.
Ref: DCC-BW057-12
#TransportTuesday
It was reported by the City Engineer on 26th October 1971 that the bridge was in a dangerous condition and was to be demolished. This photograph probably dates from shortly afterwards.
Ref: DCC-BW057-12
#TransportTuesday
Alexander Street at the Junction with Elizabeth Street in December 1958.
The Rex Cinema opened in 1913 as the Pavilion Picture Theatre. In 1928 J B Milne bought it, after a refurb in 1951, he renamed the cinema Rex after his pet Labrador.
Ref: TC/Ph10/14/49/2
The Rex Cinema opened in 1913 as the Pavilion Picture Theatre. In 1928 J B Milne bought it, after a refurb in 1951, he renamed the cinema Rex after his pet Labrador.
Ref: TC/Ph10/14/49/2
January 3, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Alexander Street at the Junction with Elizabeth Street in December 1958.
The Rex Cinema opened in 1913 as the Pavilion Picture Theatre. In 1928 J B Milne bought it, after a refurb in 1951, he renamed the cinema Rex after his pet Labrador.
Ref: TC/Ph10/14/49/2
The Rex Cinema opened in 1913 as the Pavilion Picture Theatre. In 1928 J B Milne bought it, after a refurb in 1951, he renamed the cinema Rex after his pet Labrador.
Ref: TC/Ph10/14/49/2
January 2, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Wishing all of our followers, Friends and volunteers a Happy New Year. Here's to 2026!
As is tradition, here is the Black Watch New Year Card from 1917
Ref: GD/X1141
#Dundee #Archives #HappyNewYear
As is tradition, here is the Black Watch New Year Card from 1917
Ref: GD/X1141
#Dundee #Archives #HappyNewYear
January 1, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Wishing all of our followers, Friends and volunteers a Happy New Year. Here's to 2026!
As is tradition, here is the Black Watch New Year Card from 1917
Ref: GD/X1141
#Dundee #Archives #HappyNewYear
As is tradition, here is the Black Watch New Year Card from 1917
Ref: GD/X1141
#Dundee #Archives #HappyNewYear
Princes Street in December 1981
Ref: GD/X1384 Dundee Centre & North Tray 3
Ref: GD/X1384 Dundee Centre & North Tray 3
December 31, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Princes Street in December 1981
Ref: GD/X1384 Dundee Centre & North Tray 3
Ref: GD/X1384 Dundee Centre & North Tray 3
The Stagecoach Bus Station at the Seagate
December 1993
Ref: IN042-164 CL0763
December 1993
Ref: IN042-164 CL0763
December 30, 2025 at 7:48 AM
The Stagecoach Bus Station at the Seagate
December 1993
Ref: IN042-164 CL0763
December 1993
Ref: IN042-164 CL0763
Construction of the Caird Hall
Date: 29 December 1915
Ref: TC/CHA/145
Date: 29 December 1915
Ref: TC/CHA/145
December 29, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Construction of the Caird Hall
Date: 29 December 1915
Ref: TC/CHA/145
Date: 29 December 1915
Ref: TC/CHA/145
View of the first Tay Bridge taken from Fife in January 1880 following its collapse on 28 December 1879.
Read the story of two of the victims, David and Annie Neish, here: dundeecityarchives.w...
Ref: TC/PH2/5
#Dundee #Archives
Read the story of two of the victims, David and Annie Neish, here: dundeecityarchives.w...
Ref: TC/PH2/5
#Dundee #Archives
December 28, 2025 at 9:37 AM
View of the first Tay Bridge taken from Fife in January 1880 following its collapse on 28 December 1879.
Read the story of two of the victims, David and Annie Neish, here: dundeecityarchives.w...
Ref: TC/PH2/5
#Dundee #Archives
Read the story of two of the victims, David and Annie Neish, here: dundeecityarchives.w...
Ref: TC/PH2/5
#Dundee #Archives
December 27, 2025 at 7:26 AM
This Christmas card was sent by Pte Sam G Harvey to Lt D C Heron Watson.
The card didn't make it in time for Christmas in 1915 as the Longforgan Post Office stamp is dated 14 January 1916.
Ref: GD/X621
The card didn't make it in time for Christmas in 1915 as the Longforgan Post Office stamp is dated 14 January 1916.
Ref: GD/X621
December 26, 2025 at 9:51 AM
This Christmas card was sent by Pte Sam G Harvey to Lt D C Heron Watson.
The card didn't make it in time for Christmas in 1915 as the Longforgan Post Office stamp is dated 14 January 1916.
Ref: GD/X621
The card didn't make it in time for Christmas in 1915 as the Longforgan Post Office stamp is dated 14 January 1916.
Ref: GD/X621
A very #MerryChristmas to all of our followers and supporters. We hope you have a restful few days and we will be back in the New Year!
#Archives #Dundee #ArchiveAdventCalendar
#Archives #Dundee #ArchiveAdventCalendar
December 25, 2025 at 1:18 PM
A very #MerryChristmas to all of our followers and supporters. We hope you have a restful few days and we will be back in the New Year!
#Archives #Dundee #ArchiveAdventCalendar
#Archives #Dundee #ArchiveAdventCalendar