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Broughty Ferry, Tayside near Dundee. Where the Jute Industrialists built their homes
Swimming off Broughty Ferry waterfront, Tayside Dundee
Clerks in the Offices of Verdant Jute Works Dundee. Clerks had to stand all day, and were not allowed to sit
The many uses of Jute, find out more at Verdant Jute Works Exhibit, Dundee
Women outnumbered men 3 to 1 in Dundee Jute Works, Verdant Works Dundee
One of the many Jute Production works that once dominated Dundee's Skyline
Left to right, Bowers, Evans, Scott, Oates & Wilson at the South Pole, 17th January 1912. Scott's last diary entry was 12th March 1912. Discovery Point Dundee
Previous Exhibitions at Dundee Arts Centre (DCA)

Broughty Ferry Information

Just to the east of Dundee (4 miles) on the waterfront of the Firth of Tay sits delightful Broughty Ferry. With a distinctly village feel, and fine views across to Dundee, The pretty promenade front, choice of pubs, fine cafes and craft shops here at Broughty Ferry makes it a popular location.

Here in Broughty Ferry, nicknamed 'the jewel in Dundee's crown' and once alluded to as 'the richest square mile in Europe', is where the rich jute barons came to live away from the smoke of the Dundee jute factories and in stark contrast to the appalling living conditions of the jute factory workers and their families. Today though it has a new nickname - 'the Brighton of Scotland' and makes for a stunning quiet waterfront base near to Dundee.

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Broughty Ferry & Broughty Castle Museum

Broughty Ferry shopping brings in the crowds. It's all here - art galleries, fine restaurants, pubs and coffee shops, select boutiques, chic bars and more.

Broughty Ferry's beach and promenade is one of the best. The beach has a Blue Flag (one of six blue flag beaches in Scotland). Water skiing, sailing, jet skiing and windsurfing are all available on Broughty Ferry's beach.

Broughty Castle Museum sits within the 15th century fort clearly visible on Broughty Ferry's waterfront. Whaling and fishing were two big industries in Broughty Ferry's history and they're explored within the museum. Admission is free! For full listings of Broughty Ferry's shops, bars, restaurants, cafes and a comprehensive town history see the Broughty Ferry web guide right.

Broughty Castle Museum, Castle Approach, Broughty Ferry, Dundee. Tel. 01382 436916.