My grandfather, Arthur Tilbury was a native of Broughty Ferry  and he just passed away I would just like to know if any one there remembered him His parents were Freeman and Jessie. He was in the Royal Navy in the Second World War he met my grandmother Maura when his ship docked in cork they got married in and lived for a while in Broughty Ferry before moving back to cork. He had a sister, Anne and a brother called George. I would be thankful for any tiny bit of information regards Thomas Tilbury Thomas

I seen my mothers name on this sit..Isobel Irving...her maiden name was Clarke, daughter of John Watson Clarke of the Waverly. Her best pal was Lancie (married Norman Strachan) Her father worked in a foundry and was also on the lifeboats. She was born in 1932 and married Robert Irving in 1952 in the church on the street corner of church other uncles were many but I only remember 2. Dode and Chick Barry.i know they drank in the gunners. The Waverly was a microscopic community on its own. I remember everyone knowing everyone else. I remember Jean Mcdougal and her daughter Peggy,later to be Peggy Mcay. My parents had a boarding house for students in Millers Wynd in Dundee from the late 1950s to early 60s.teddy Khan, Tommy Sherrocks, Bob Turnball, Virginia Tatton, Legs Emmery, Stephen Yardly, Brian Grellis, Gill Gascoigne, Bill Dwyer, James Bowlam, Terry Gavaghan, Doug Hay, Doug Mac and many more were regulars guests. Our neighbours were the Easmonts, Downeys and Andersons. My parents are both very much alive in their 70s running a busy off licence in England but would love to hear from any of the above, also anyone from the ferry.

I know this is a very long shot but my Grandmother was the lighthouse keeper's daughter near Broughty Ferry. I believe it was the Budness Lighthouse. There was also a family home in Broughty Ferry called 'The Hame'. The family name was Cockeral or Cockerel. I am visiting Scotland for the first time in October & I would love to find the lighthouse & the old family home if it is still standing. Does anyone have any idea about the places or family?

 I am planning a trip to Scotland, landing in Manchester, driving up to Dundee, Monikie area. Can you send me any suggestions on places to stay and things to see while in those areas. I was thinking of a central location and driving out each of the 6 days in different directions. My family name Gellatly and Sturrock all came from the Monikie area. Can't wait to get there. Thanks Mary

Don't know how many people will look at this, but would happy to hear from genuinely keen people who really remember me. 

Pleased to find your web page as I have just started a search for long lost relatives who lived in Broughty Ferry. Have some information through the Scotlands people website but have run out of clues. Do you have a local geneology group who may be able to assist?. I'm looking for descendants of James Taylor who was born in Broughty Ferry in 1890 and lived at 28 Monimeith Rd Briar Cottage at the 1901 census. I would appreciate any advice or reference to another source. 

My Mother, Nellie Barlow, born in Dundee, Dec. 1893.  I never had the chance to visit Dundee but your web site is fantastic.  I'll always remember visiting your great city via this electronic marvel

Scott Ramsay, London, ramsays4@ntlworld.com

I'd love to hear from anyone who remembers my family - the Tullys and Lorimers of Brown Street. My Grandad was Hugh Tully. Such happy memories of my childhood in the seventies are flooding back! Scott Ramsay

John (Ian) Keill, New Zealand, johnkk@xtra.co.nz

How many remember playing cards etc behind the life-boat shed, punts(?)banker and Cush Knight with his crown and anchor I think he once had to take refuge in the tide when the Cops did a raid! Though not Ferry-folk Bruce Clark and myself had great friends there Shall (Jim) Crawford,Shog (Andy)Wood, Happy (Ian) Harper to mention a few.I still think of them and the times we had. Great laughs with great people.

Obe Lynd, N. California

I know this is an unusual request but... I saw a post by Robert Ness. I'm trying to find an old high school teacher whose name was Robert Ness. He mentions he is 58 (in 2002)--this is about the right age. I'm wondering if you have any way to contact this poster and ask him to reply to me. My last name was Moll when I studied Biology from him at MLS in Saginaw, Mich. My email address is treehouse@pobox.com. Thanks very much! Obe

Raymond Jack, Peterhead, jake@peterhead.fsnet.co.uk

Just been looking at your web site, its brought back heaps of memories of when I stayed in the Ferry. I was born in Long Lane, moved to 74 Gray Street then back to Long Lane again number 168, went to school at the Eastern primary then Grove Academy leaving there in 1979. I stay in Peterhead now but hopefully some day i`ll return to stay in the Ferry, wonder how many of my old mates are still nocking about ???

Scott Ramsay, London, ramsays4@ntlworld.com

I wrote a year or so ago, saying I was Hugh Tully's grandson, and used to live in Brown Street while attending the Grove until 1983. A couple of people tried to contact me, but they typed my e-mail slightly wrongly. Anyone who remembers my Mum (Wilma Tully), or any of her family (Lorimars) I'd love to hear from you. Scott Ramsay

Gregor Mitchell, Vancouver Island, soccer.1@telus.net

born in Dundee at the Dri, lived in fonstane terr. in Monifieth until 5yrs old moved to 80 Monifieth Road in the ferry went to seaview then to grange primary when it opened, then to Monifieth high. I have a sister Mandy just got married this year at the Woodlands Hotel to Bryce Robertson. Hi to everyone that knows me GO CANUCKS

Elizabeth Lamont, Montreal PQ Canada, elizabeth.lamont@muhc.mcgill.ca

Hello. My mother, Mina Webster lived in Broughty Ferry until 1947, when she emigrated to Canada. She left behind a large family-9 brothers and sisters-at 119 King Street. Luckily, she took me there for holidays many times and so I have good memories of the Ferry.   I still have lots of relatives in Scotland, though most of my cousins left BF for other parts. My mother is still goiung strong in Montreal, well into her ninties.  Anyway just wanted to say hello and if anyone remebers the Websters, I'd love to hear form you and my mother would be delighted.  Elizabeth Lamont

Gemma Woods, Broughty Ferry, speckles2002@hotmail.com

Hi my name's Gemma Woods. I am a current 6th year prefect of Grove Academy and I'm researching it's history as a personal project.  I'm attempting to contact any former ppils of Grove Academy in the hope that they will share their memories with us. If you are, or know someone who is, a former pupil of Grove Academy caan you please contact me on speckles2002@hotmail.com  I'm very interested in how the school used to be and any information anyone can give me would be greatly appreciated, even if you feel it isn't relevant I'm sure to me it will me!!!  Thanks in advance  Gemma Woods

Bill Webster, Toronto - Canada, wwebster@look.ca

Glad to have found this web site, would appreciate any callers and especially any one who has info regarding an ancestor of mine called "Carver" Robbie, who had a boat called the "Carver" or the "Gleaner"  thanks

Jack, Corby, shejac@supanet.com

re cassandra's query on the crichton family dated july '02: i may be able to help.my mother was jessie bathie crichton(1905)she had sisters may & agnes , brothers lewis & jim , and their father was a publican(john o'groats bar , cowgate)also the grand master of st roque's masonic lodge.may never married but aunt aggie had 6 sons & a daughter....only 2 surviving to this day.this may interest you......her son ron's son (neil mcirvine) is a famous artist in melbourne....check his website....hope to correspond more if you see this..........regards from jack pearce

hi, MARVELLOUS website. i was in UAD (uni of abertay dundee-2002,2003)and my friends and i always used to come down to broughty ferry. the images filled my eyes with tears!! looking at them brought back good memories. just want to wish the sweet people of Broughty ferry and the swans ofcourse!!!, long life, good health and happiness..:) have a nice day.

Broughty Ferry!  I visited some time in 99.  I stayed with the wonderful Stewart family of Broughty Ferry.  They were such hospitable people who showed me a wonderful time!  If they remember me I'd like to say thank you for the kindness you had shown me.  It will never be forgotten.  They dragged me to and fro to all the wonderous Scottish sites that I will cherish forever!  I hope you're doing well!  Take care!

When I was in school I began writing to a pen pal named Wilma Robb.  We wrote for many years until we were young women.  I lost touch with her about 20 years ago.  She lived in Broughty Ferry and had a younger brother named Dougal.  I was love to find her again.  If you know how to contact Wilma Robb or any of her family, please let me know.  Thank you.

Hello all, great site,brings a tear to my eye. I went to the Eastern Primary school in Broughty in the 70's.I visit lots there is something very special about this place.I am at the moment trying to trace my family back in Broughty. They were fisher folk, Websters and Galls in particular. Also the fishing boat 'The Carver' and my G G Grandad 'Carver Robbie' in the 1880's should anyone have any info or ,should anyone be researching the same names/area please email me.               Bye  Jane Stewart

Cecil Smith, Reading Berks, cassmith@ntlworld.com

I lived in the Ferry from 1932 to 1937, going to the Grove Academy. I have just discovered school photos and can remember the names of most of the pupils.(probably all dead now, as I'm 81)We lived in Casle Terrace, no. 1. What a wonderful web-site.Goodfellows made our wedding cake in 1945, they were great friends of my Father Wonderful days. Cecil Smith

Rodney Walker, USA, rwalker01@charter.net

Just found your website. I was born in the Ferry in 1946 and lived on Church St, & Douglas & Angus before moving to the US in 1958. Greatest memories I have ever had were of my childhood, and the Broughty atmosphere. Wish I had never left.

Donald, Brisbane, Oz , duxdylanqc@hotmail.com

It's a great place, i never smiled as much in my life as i did, for two weeks with the people in broughty ferry,it was cold and wet and wonderful, what a feeling. i've read alot of what has already been contributed by other's responses, and you're right, i've got a lump in my throat too, and i only saw it for the first time in december 2002. ooh roo Donald

Fiona Macpherson, Texas  USA, lindaw45@livingston.net

Hello there and how are you all. My father was Stewart Macpherson a policeman in broughty ferry all his life. He was good friends with Johnny Gasparini who had the newspaper shop near the ship inn. Anyone who knows or remembers stewart I would love to talk to because I am out in Texas and miss home very much, we stayed at 433 king street (cottage place)from 1960 to 1980.please reply. p.s. is Mr. campbell still the minister of st. aidens church off of long lane? and does anyone know of melanie haefner from long lane???

Michael Arthur Gall, Chelsea London, weefatmike@aol.com

when I wrote to your site before I forgot to include my e-mail address and now clicking on the SEND button seems to be so difficult for me...so many memories of the ferry fill my troubled mind.  Right now I am remembering the old washroom in the back garden in fort street...     sorry I can't seem to focus long enough to record my thoughts. Maybe I will try again another day, thank you for your site.

Jean Kennedy Lander, Caterham SURREY, jklander@tiscali.co.uk

I was born in Broughty Ferry in 1924 went to the Western School had a teacher named Miss Murray whom I adored she could not do anything wrong, I used to go swimming of the piers and play along the grassy beach, reres hill and down the sands and of course when I got a bit older delivered papers in the morning from Bowmans in Brook Street, but it was a hard life I used to play with Mary Ritchie from Church Street though she was not in my class at schoolI still visit the Ferry was up there in June though I have only 2 sisters left now I still like to walk along Fisher Street by the way my name was Jean Strachan and I lived at 114 King Street so anyone remembers me I shall be pleased to hear from them.

Duncan Pringle, Canada, dunc.pringle@sympatico.ca

My Grand father, David Bannerman Pringle, was born on a farm in Broughty Ferry in 1904; the youngest of 16 children! As I'm searching my family tree, and know very little of his parents or siblings, I would greatly appreciate any assistance that past or present Broughty Ferry residents could provide. Cheers, Duncan

Charlie Webster, Bath Street, Broughty Ferry, cwebster@ic24.net

Hi there, It is facinating to read all these e-mails from former Ferryites especially those who are Beachies.  I have always lived in the Ferry.  First in Fisher Street (1947-75) then in Bath Street (1975---).  My later father, Chick Webster was a trawl fisherman for the greater part of his working life.  Laterly he worked with Dundee Harbour Trust and retired in 1963.  My later mother Tess (Angus) was a daughter of Nurse Clemintine Angus, a Ferry midwife. I'm session Clerk of St James (the Beachie) Kirk beside the life-boat shed and since May this year have become the local councillor for the Broughty Ferry ward on Dundee City Council. I'd be interested to hear from any ex-Ferryite of similar vintage to myself. Charlie Webster.

Ron Smart, St Albert, BC, Canada, smartres@telusplanet.net

I was born in Westbay Nursing Home on 28 Feb 48, and so consider myself a "beachie" Even though I just lived inside Monifieth at 12 S Balmossie St., most of my playtime as a youngster was on the beach in the "Ferry"    Many fond memories of going along the beachfront on my bike on Saturday mornings to the tent for the pictures and sing alongs of the "auld Scots songs".  The old Gene Autry and Flash Gordon serials.    Watching the old steam trains pull out of Broughty station (with the crossing gates closed to traffic of course)...next stop Monifieth, Barry Links, Carnoustie etc.   And then in the wink of an eye my folks decided to emigrate to Canada in 1959 and it was a thing of the past.  I made it back to Scotland for my 21st birthday 10 years later.  British Railways was still the filthiest railway in the world...but the trains ran on time.

Was at Seaview Primary School in Monifieth for Primary 1-4, Monifieth High School for Primary 5 and then Harris Academy in Dundee for part of Pri 5 before going tae Glasgow to catch the boat.  Miss Boath was the headmistress at Seaview and Mr Scrimgeour the headmaster at Monifieth in those years. You couldn't beat the ice cream cones in the Ferry.  Would love to hear from any old school chums from Monifieth and the Ferry...David Fiddes, Colin Cairnie, Billy Devlin, Barbara Cross, Shiela Walker(my Pri 1 sweetie).

Just wondering if there are any Brown's still living in Broughty Ferry area.  My dad was born there, Derby Place, and I am trying to find decendent's of his uncles and aunts. My great-grandparents were George and Catherine Campbell Brown.

Isabel Irving, Corby, Northants

Do you have an email address for Terry Gavagan who is listed in the Memories section. Terry used to stay at our place when he was  a student at Dundee Art college. He may remember the parties at Millars Wynd just off the Perth Road. I would love to get in touch with him or anyone who remembers the parties at Bob & Isabel's house.

Sharon, to Rosslyn dickinson, shazsweeney@yahoo.co.uk

My mothers family are from broughty ferry, and there name was knight from the sandy hole. as a child i went to the ferry for my holidays every year and still have a lot of family there. My Great Grandmother Elizabeth Knight she was called lizzy and my grandmother is Eliabeth Called betty.
I can remember the ice cream parlour and going fishing in a san pan for cockles with my uncle Tommy.

25/5/3 Terry Gavigan, Sydney,  Australia

Love your site. Great info. Terrific photos - any chance of additional new photos of Broughty. Have been visiting your site for a number of years now. Frequented Broughty in the early sixties. Lived in Dundee for a while. Hello to Fran Booth ex Dundee Art College student from Broughty Ferry and as always -Elisabeth Frew

21/5/3 Mrs. Heather Johnson, North Essex, England

My father lived in Broughty Ferry as a boy - came from Blairgowrie.   My grandfather worked as a Dray Man at a local brewery - Gray Brewery in Fort Street probably.!I don’t think there was another in B.F. ! If anyone has any information about the brewery, I would be very grateful to hear from you at !heatherannej@hotmail.com! Great site ..................     Heather

18/5/3 David Watson

Do you know anything about the Dundas Street Club ?

19/4/3 Sandra Wilkins (nee Orr)

I grew up in Ralston Place West Ferry with my parents Mary & Colin and sister Moira.  We emigrated to Tasmania in 1970 I attended Eastern Primary School and then Grove Academy.Just found this wonderful web site and YES I remember Goodfellows and Brook Street very well.My friend Denise Morgan lived in a flat above Ruthven P Smith Ironmongers store - spent many happy times there with her and her family Just wanted to say hello!   

23/3/3 michael arthur gall,  chelsea london

google search' broughty ferry' brought you up, wow what a great site. I was born in the ferry in 1949.An easter egg and a groviemug, then  dundee art school, then london new york, london, new york, paris, london, back to the ferry, back to london for now, anyway you get the picture. I was a beachie for sure, still am, always will be. Have three sons with Joyce macdonald who I met at dundee art school. My mind floods with memories of fort street, brown street, king street, dundas street, fisher street, the parkie, the long lane, my grannies house at 172. We lived at 47 fort street and grannie and grandad tom gall were at 45. Yes i remember hugh tully and sandy neave and koko knight and jonny gall's garage and dr dewars house where safeway is now, and tom petrie and hie beautiful garden, it was paradise to me, and duncan millars sunday school classes at st aidens,and john norries gang, he lived at the bottom of brown street and my grandads workshop in the long lane and my dad everywhere in my memory. well i have said enough for tonight, sleeping tonight will be difficult with love from wee mike

13/3/3  Roslyn Dickson, British Columbia, Canada

I stumbled on this site just today.  I was born in the Sandy Hole, nee Knight.  Lots of family still in Scotland.  Great site, thanks

11/3/3 Brian Leslie

Thank you for having such a good site, I also think it might be a good idea if there was a way of contacting old school friends through this site. Kind Regards PS. I left Grove Academy 1970Go to the Meeting Place in the Broughty Ferry home page..

31/1/3  jimdo@shaw.ca

My mothers name was Annie Dunn. She had a brother whose name was Willie  Robertson he lived in Broughty Ferry He and his wife had 13 children My  mother marriedwillie Young and they lived in Fife I am the youngest child Dorothy and I live in Canad I am looking for to meet up with some of my long lost cousins in Broughty Ferry and Dundee area.

10/12/2002 Bill Sullivan, Yarmouth Port, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA

Hi, If anyone in Broughty Ferry knows of any Strachans or Lorimers still in the area I would love to hear from them. My family is from Broughty Ferry and I am going to visit this summer with my wife, nephew and niece. Our e-mail is minnetux@rcn.com . Thanks, Bill

31/12/2002, Bob Young, USA

My wife and I were in BF in spring of "98 for 3 weeks visiting our son, Eddie Young, wife Lori, and children Marcus and Megan.  They lived there for almost 5 years.  Anyway, we adored BF.  What a wonderful place!  I took walks down to the waterfront a few times and it was so much fun.  My wife, Gwen, would have gladly lived there - said so many times.  She is gone now, but I'm so glad she had that experience.  The people were warm and friendly.  You have much for which to be thankful!  There are people there now for whom I have warm memories.  I'll not name them but they will know who they are if they ever read this Site.  It is not likely that I will ever get back but I will never forget the Ferry and the sweet time we had there.  Bob Young, Shelbyville, Tennessee. USA.,

02/11/2002, Tony Meldrum, Aberdeen

Broughty ferry is one of the most beutiful villages i have ever come across in my 68 years of life. The houses are of the highest quality and the beaches are extrordanary. I love b.ferry !!!!

02/11/2002, Ian Macalindin, Derbyshire

Great site about a lovely town where I grew up 1950 - 1960. My father worked as a foreman joiner with Sampson's on Brook Street (at that time) and was well known in the town. We lived at the junction of Gray Street and Long Lane which was only two minutes walk from the harbour. The Tay pilot cutter used to tie up at the pier and it was an event every time it left to pilot another ship into the Tay. The magical view of the Tay at night with it's myriad of navigation buoy lights remains a happy memory. I guess the most poignant memories I have of the town is related to the Mona lifeboat disaster and the queues of mourners outside the church close to the lifeboat shed. A huge tragedy for such a small town.  Any old comrades from the Great Eastern primary school or anyone living in the town at the time are welcome to drop me a line at ian@cliffashlane.co.uk. Keep building on a great site!!!

01/11/2002, Myles Fitt

I saw your website of the Broughty Ferry and thought it to be wonderful. Please find attached two photographs of the Ferry (the other a view from Kingoodie, Invergowrie of sunset on the Tay) and I would be delighted if you could post them on the website (attributed to me please, if they are considered good enough obviously)!

07/08/2002, Alan J Hendry, Namibia

Hi there thanks for your reply this is another item you can possibly put in the newsletter; My father James P Hendry rebuilt the house’ Rocknowe ‘ on Reres Road just behind the park in the 1960s maybe someone knows who lives there now and can forward my details as I would really like to give the present owners some of the history on the property, and possibly they could send me some photographs as I don’t have any . Thanks again and keep up the good work!  Aye yours  PS Hope you enjoy the photograph from my front garden!

03/08/2002,  Chris Kennedy

Firstly, what a charming website. It has come to my attention, (as all things do, late and by accident) that my grandfather may have been born in Broughty Ferry.His name was Peter Creighton Kennedy. His birthday may be August 29th, around 1870.For family history I am trying to find his birth certificate.  If you would be so kind as to direct me where my search should begin I would be most appreciative. I am writing you from California, (a displaced Canadian) so my resources here are limited to the Internet indeed: cpk@cox.net

02/03/2002, Mark, Holland

Hiya, Just found this site. I've lived in the Ferry for a wee while and had a practical placement in Dundee. I've stayed in the big house on Victoria Road. Just a great place to be and i'll be back this summer. Just want to see the ferry again. Love the site. Cheerio from holland.