Brechin
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Brechin memories
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My grandparents lived in Kinneff for many years. 6 Martin Terrace to be exact. They are now resting in The Old Kinneff Parish Churchyard.
I lived with them for a short time and attended Kinneff School. I have fond memories of my time there. My most vivid memory is lying in bed at night and listening to Todhead Light foghorn. I now live in the US and hopefully soon will be able to bring my children so they can have some fond memories as well.
A memory of contributed by Dianne Evers
Meeting Place
Seeing this brings back memories of many happy meetings. In my day the foot of Reform St was the place where all of Dundee's friends and lovers seemed to meet. Late at night the fish and chip stand on Boots the Chemists corner was also a popular place to meet. Many a happy Saturday was spent walking down the near by Overgate full of all manner of small shops.
Edna Adamson, Australia
A memory of Dundee contributed by Edna Adamson
DRI
I did my SRN at the DRI. Seeing the photo of the Castle brings back happy memories. My husband and I spent many happy hours in the grounds surrounding the Castle. On my last visit to Dundee the housing complex in the grounds of the old DRI were not yet finished but one of the Turrets was still standing. I wonder if it still stands. If anyone out there has a photo of the DRI I would love to see it posted on this site.
Edna Adamson Australia
A memory of Dundee contributed by Edna Adamson
Dudhope Park by the Castle
My name then was Watson. I used to live in Dudhope Crescent Road, which was opposite a small grave yard by Bell St, sadly no longer there. My granny used to take to roll my easter egg down the hill near the swings. In those days the castle did'nt look like this, peacocks were in cages there. You got a lovely view of the DRI and across the Tay to Fife. Those were the days, unfortunately things have to change. The DRI has gone and Dundee is not the same anymore. I still come home every few months to savour the memories.
A memory of Dundee contributed by Sandra Naylor
Extracts From Brechin & Angus books
This small town once played host to one of the significant events in Scotland’s history: John Balliol surrendered the realm of Scotland to Edward Longshanks here on 10 July 1296. When Balliol walked into Brechin Castle to meet Bishop Anthony Bek of Durham, the Bishop ripped the red and gold arms of Scotland off Balliol’s tunic. Balliol was known afterwards as Toom (empty) Tabard. Brechin’s famous landmark is the Round Tower, dating from the 10th or 11th century, and one of only two examples of round towers in Scotland.
An extract from from"Scotland".
This small town once played host to one of the significant events in Scotland’s history: John Balliol surrendered the realm of Scotland to Edward Longshanks here on 10 July 1296. When Balliol walked into Brechin Castle to meet Bishop Anthony Bek of Durham, the Bishop ripped the red and gold arms of Scotland off Balliol’s tunic. Balliol was known afterwards as Toom(empty) Tabard. Brechin’s famous landmark was the Round Tower, dating from the 10th or 11th century and one of only two examples of round towers in Scotland.
An extract from from"Scotland Photographic Memories".







